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Cipi's American Dream
The journey to citizenship for Cipriano Hernandez, a Madonna Inn employee of nearly 25 years, was celebrated last Friday among fellow coworkers, family, friends, and community members.When Cipi began...
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Meet Rob - MI's New Executive Chef
After nearly 15 years of experience in various fast-paced California kitchens, self-taught chef Robert Osborne has found his home on Central Coast to serve as Madonna Inn's Executive Chef. Apart from...
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Madonna Inn Goblets Re-Imagined
One of the first things guests marvel at when they sit down in the Copper Cafe or the Steakhouse are our signature, jewel-toned goblets. Available in a rainbow of colors and multiple styles, these...
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Buzzworthy Burgers
While Chef Rob has introduced some seriously amazing new additions to the menu in the past few months, perhaps the most exciting is his Burger of The Week. Drawing inspiration from food blogs, seasonal...
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Where's the Pink?!
If you've taken a peek at our bakery case lately, you may have noticed that something is a little different.Indeed, our two pinkest cakes (Apple Spice and Pink Champagne) are temporarily being...
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MI in Ag Circle Magazine
Madonna Inn was recently featured in Cal Poly's Ag Circle magazine for it's involvement in local agriculture and agri-tourism.Photo by Emma Morris of Cal Poly Ag Circle is a completely student-produced...
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Stained Glass Narratives
These vivid artworks not only add to the Inn's colorful flair, but also serve to illustrate historical vignettes of the Madonna family. Below are just a few of the stories these stained glass...
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SLO Happenings
Having been born and raised in San Luis Obispo, people often think I know everything there is to know about this beautiful city. And while I can certainly get around without having to use a map, I am...
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A Match Made in Heaven
For a lover of vintage memorabilia, matchbooks have a certain je ne sais quois. Firstly, and perhaps most obviously, they harken back to a (not so long ago) time in our history when smoking in public...
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Farm-Fresh Goodness
Of all the reasons I love living on the Central Coast, having access to incredibly fresh produce is definitely near the top of my list. Our Mediterranean climate, mild seasons, and rich soils allow us...
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Once Upon a Pretzel...
As part of this year's Oktoberfest celebration, Madonna Inn is proudly teaming up with House of Bagels to bring our guests the most authentic and delicious soft pretzels on the Central Coast!Today, I...
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The Cows Came Home!
Over the weekend, the Madonna Meadows became a temporary home to 101 uniquely painted fiberglass cows - which were on display as part of a traveling art exhibit called the International Cow...
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Not Your Average Appetizers
Last week while photographing (and tasting) the drinks and appetizers on our new bar menu, I continually found myself thinking "I love my job!"Some new cocktails, like the refreshing Cool as a...
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A New Stage
If you've been to the top of Cerro San Luis (Madonna) Mountain lately, you may have noticed our new and improved stage. The old stage, originally built in the late 1970s by Mr. Madonna, was in serious...
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Lush
With fields of green, melodic birds overhead, and fragrant blossoms abound there's no time more vibrant and magical than Spring - especially at Madonna Inn. As the grass and daisies push through the...
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Easter Traditions
Every Easter Sunday for as long as I can remember, my family and I have hiked to the top of Cerro San Luis "Madonna" Mountain to watch the sunrise. Awaiting us at the top is the giant lighted cross -...
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Evolution of the Goblet
Perhaps no other Madonna Inn signature item is as highly prized as our goblets. Throughout the years, these multi-colored glass chalices have become a favorite among guests, locals, and interior...
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Think Pink
"Pink" has taken many forms at Madonna Inn throughout the years. Decades ago, Mrs. Madonna added extra touches of her signature color via pink bread, beer, and even toilet paper! And while we no longer...
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Celebrating Summer
It's the summer solstice; the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere, the official beginning of Summer, and a magical time to be in San Luis Obispo. To celebrate, the dogs and I took a nice...
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Madonna Inn's Biggest Fan
A few weeks ago, I received an email from our reservations office alerting me to the presence of a certain guest that I NEEDED to get in touch with. Not only had this individual been spotted multiple...
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