Spring 2021 Publishers Note
What is TOAST? TOAST is a fresh, groundbreaking California fusion of entertainment journalism with a fresh perspective on what defines…
A Short History of 4/20: How The Waldos Accidentally Invented a Holiday Bigger Than Valentine’s Day
Over time, to unify and solidify what started out as a private joke and grew into a global event, 4:20 and one minute on the clock was…
Poolside’s Silky Music Packs a Potent Punch
When L.A.-based singer/songwriter/musician/producer Jeffrey Paradise, leader of the band Poolside, connected with Bay Area custom-cannabis…
TOAST Interview: Graham Farrar
Graham Farrar, the founder of leading Central Coast cannabis dispensary The Farmacy and Glass House Farms on fighting the resistance…
Bill & Ted Face The Music: Saving The World With a Song
Many movie openings have fallen on the sword of closed theaters over the past year, and some excellent movies may have unfortunately…
High St. Deli Aims for 4/20 Opening in Los Osos
High St. Market & Deli remains one of the most beloved sandwich shops in San Luis Obispo. In light of exciting news they’re expanding their…
Megan Souza: Mother of SLO’s First Legal Dispensary
Megan’s Organic Market’s Megan Souza wanted to make sure her dispensary offered a motherly touch. Taking a look at her online and print ads…
The Wonders of Wandavision
Marvel Studios’ WandaVision are many shows within a show that exists within a New Jersey fictional town covered in a grief-stricken…
Greasy Wiener is Truckin’ Delicious
They may be called The Greasy Wiener, a name you don’t want to investigate too deeply on Google, but there’s nothing greasy about their…
Interprening: Inside Cannabis
The cannabis industry is an increasingly complex and evolving marketplace because of the many innovative varieties available. One person…
Frenchy Cannoli’s Wine-Based Scoring System for Evaluating Quality of Cannabis Concentrates
Thanks to California-based cannabis activist and teacher Frenchy Cannoli, the cannabis community now has a finer understanding of criteria…
LSD Guru Timothy Leary Escapes From the Men’s Colony in San Luis Obispo 50 Years Ago
The 2020 documentary My Psychedelic Love Story is a ‘trippy’ reminder that 50 years ago last September the High Priest of LSD, Mind…
REVIEW: Bad Trip is Worth Going On
Though the movie was shamelessly brainless, Bad Trip proves that hidden camera pranks remain a timeless and disgustingly amusing work of…
New York Legalizes Recreational Marijuana
New York is officially the newest state to legalize recreational marijuana for adults 21 and over.
Willie Nelson Launches Virtual Cannabis Convention
Willie Nelson, one of the most widely recognized legends in country music, is launching a cannabis convention.
Be Relaxed and Productive with Pure Lyfe Delta8-THC Infused CBG White Flower
White CBG has grown in popularity because of its subtle flavor profile and smooth effects, Pure Lyfe's Delta8-THC infused version of that…
Natural Healing Center Cannabis Dispensary Opens in Morro Bay
Natural Healing Center opened their second SLO County cannabis dispensary in Morro Bay.
Summer 2021 Publishers Note
We would like to thank you for the overwhelming response to the premiere issue of TOAST.
Bob Dylan Turns 80 and Everybody Must Get Stoned
Bob Dylan, the most important American songwriter of the 20th century, turned 80 in May, reminding music lovers around the world of his Mt.…
Weed + Grub: The Cannabis-Infused Podcast That Makes You Hungry
Listening to the Weed + Grub podcast is like hanging out with two wonderfully stoned friends who enjoy discovering new adventures from the…
The Race to Taste Benny’s Pizza in SLO
Ordering from Benny’s Pizza in San Luis Obispo and eating his delicious pizza is never boring.
The Truth About Motherhood and Cannabis
Despite making tremendous strides in legalizing and de-stigmatizing cannabis, misconceptions remain about cannabis and how it affects…
The Falcon and The Winter Soldier Packs an Emotional Punch
Marvel Studios’ The Falcon and the Winter Soldier on Disney+ is an action-heavy miniseries that is not afraid to interweave comic book…
The Creative Spark Behind the Bang-Up Burgers and Desserts at Flavor Factory
Flavor Factory in Morro Bay is the place where customers can enjoy some of the juiciest, most packed burgers in California.
Big Pete’s Treats: How a Cannabis Baker’s Pipedream Became an Edible Sensation
Cookie by cookie, bite by bite, Big Pete’s Treats is winning the edible race to bake America.
Kicking Off a Monster Summer with Godzilla vs. Kong
Godzilla vs. Kong has a simple title and monster-flick premise, but the action-packed battles between two legendary, skyscraper-size…
The Marvelous Macarons of Madame Munchie
Over the past 10 years, cannabis edibles have moved far beyond the party brownie and have become formidable, culinary masterpieces. Nothing…
The Best Bike and Hiking Trails in Santa Barbara
Here are the best hiking and biking trails in Santa Barbara, California.
UFOs 2021: What You Need to Know From an Alien Point of View
If you’ve seen a UFO and know first-hand they exist, then the long-awaited declassified Pentagon report on UAPs (unidentified aerial…
Smoke Lounges Likely to Come to Grover Beach This Year
This Spring, the Grover Beach City Council will decide whether to pass an ordinance to allow smoke lounges at city-permitted dispensaries.
Mike’s Barber Shop Rockin’ Deep Cuts for 80 Years
Mike’s Barber Shop in Morro Bay has 80 years of rich history. You can feel that history when you walk into the comfortably small shop at…
Netflix’s Cobra Kai Strikes Hard With a New Generation
Cobra Kai on Netflix is widely considered to be one of the most watched shows on the streaming platform, garnering a whopping 120.06…
Matisyahu: Stepping Back Into The Light
Matisyahu defies definition. And just when anyone thinks they can define him, he changes form, evolves and moves in delightfully unexpected…
George Harrison: 50 Years of All Things Must Pass
George Harrison was more than The Beatles. When the musician released his third album All Things Must Pass over 50 years ago, he became an…
Montaña De Oro State Park: Hidden Gem of the Central Coast
The recent collapse of the arch at Spooner’s Cove in Montaña de Oro State Park near Los Osos made news in California, briefly exposing to…
