Yum!

Today Michelle and I ate again at the Art Cafe and Bakery, on the edge of downtown SLO in the Creamery. Next to an art gallery, the place is quirky and fun, and the owner and chief baker, Donna Nozzi, was an engaging proprietor. I had a scrumptious roast beef and cheddar sandwich on an absolutely divine horseradish Parmesan bread, which also comes with delicious fresh fruit; Michelle had the house specialty, the 'O'riginal curried chicken sandwich, and a large salad including shaved almonds and fresh greens.

Why make note? Well, it is one of our new favorite places to eat, and there's a backstory - it almost went out of business a few years ago, until Oprah found out about it, deemed the curried chicken sandwich the best ever, and wrote a check that saved the business. And so a tale was born - the place now boasts a large painting of Oprah on one wall - and lots of other art as well. Last year the original owner, Margaux Sky, finally quit, but Donna Nozzi took over and keeps using the same recipes.

So if you come to SLO, the Art Cafe is one great place to go. Who knows, you might even see Oprah herself... but don't count on it. Now, I wonder if Lindsay Lohan ate there when she was in town... nah, probably not; I didn't see any cocaine residue!