SLO Eats

From falafels to schnitzel, there is always something fresh to be found outside the Performing Arts Center. What’s Cookin’ Kosher is one of five food trucks that serve students throughout the week. The Mediterranean food truck opened in  March 2023 , becoming Cal Poly’s first and only kosher dining facility. Mustang News covered its grand opening, stating, “Beyond its traditional Jewish cuisine offerings, the truck also represents a larger effort to promote diversity and inclusivity on campus, providing a welcoming space for members of the Jewish community and beyond, Campus Dining director Jess Dozier said”.  What’s Cookin’ Kosher offers a variety of Mediterranean meals, such as shawarma plates, sandwiches, and Israeli salad. Students are able to order through their student GrubHub account or they can order in person and pay with their Poly Cards, giving students yet another affordable option for meals on campus. On a recent weekday afternoon, the truck provided several meals...

Warm bread and garlic olive oil greet every table as parties sit down. Family recipes like Nonna’s Meatballs, fresh pasta made in-house, homemade sauces, and locally grown veggies fill each dish and plate, giving diners a taste of warmth and home. Desserts range from cheesecakes, cannolis, and homemade gelatos.  In the heart of downtown San Luis Obispo sits Giuseppe’s Cucina Rustica, known to many, as simply “Giuseppe’s.” Named Best Restaurant in San Luis Obispo by the New Times for the last two years, it has become a popular place for both San Luis Obispo residents and visitors.  Occupying the Sinsheimer Bros. Building, Giuseppe's sits on Monterey Ave. in the heart of downtown SLO. (Photo/Charlotte Lammersen) “It’s almost like a place of comfort,” Reese Duffy said. “It was the last place I had dinner with my parents before they dropped me off this year, so whenever I go now with my friends it reminds me of that night.”   Joe DiFronzo created the idea for his restaurant ...