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Enzo’s Eatery: Little Italy in Big SLO Town
UPDATE: Enzo's New York Eatery in San Luis Obispo has permanently closed. Looks like you'll have to head to the High Street Deli instead, or to the Bronx. So I've been going back and forth lately. To eat meat, not to eat meat. Being a former vegetarian then vegan...
8 Inspirational Quotes on Selfless Love
It's a many-splendored thing, it's a rose, it's a battlefield. Love is many things, and today, February 14th, is the day we celebrate it. So we've collected eight timeless quotations about love that express all its glory and mystery and hope they resonate as well with...
Help Me, Wabi Sabi, You’re My Only Hope
With the dawn of a new decade, many of us may find ourselves groping for stability; reaching for touchstones of constancy to keep us grounded in the tumultuous adventure we call life; seeking people, objects or ideas that will ensure our security amidst an ocean of...
Zen Parable 42: Heaven and Hell
A samurai warrior makes his way home after a long and arduous campaign against the barbarian tribes of the hinterlands. His robes are stained with the blood of enemies and allies alike, and the specter of death weighs heavy on his mind. Before heading back to his own...
The Dirty Dozen and The Clean Fifteen
"I always buy organic." " I wish I could, but it's too expensive." "I heard there's no point." "How can you say that? Everything else is terrible for you, AND the environment!" There's really nowhere to turn and no one to trust in today's crazy world of food...
Om is where the Heart is: Meditations on the One
Considering the rich foundation of Eastern and esoteric philosophy which underpins both our business model and our way of life, the imagery of Zen, Buddhism and ancient India are virtually inescapable at the House of Bamboo. Few can overlook the wisdom of our...