🌱 Why a national list calls Far Western Tavern an Orcutt landmark
Orcutt, California Patch AM: a 3 min readGreetings Orcutt! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Why a national list calls Far Western Tavern an Orcutt landmark
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Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: Low clouds and fog may break, with a high of 75 and low of 56 degrees.
- Saturday: Low clouds, fog breaking, temps: high: 75, low: 54.
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📰 News we're reading
• The Best Under-the-Radar Steakhouse On The West Coast (cheapism.com) — Orcutt’s own Far Western Tavern earns a shout-out as an under-the-radar West Coast steakhouse, praised for its oak-grilled steaks and Santa Maria Valley ranch cooking. The roundup compares it with other Central Coast and Northwest spots, urging diners to seek character, value, and local roots over flashy big-city steakhouses. 
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Ryon Memorial Park
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🗞 Nearby News
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- Inside the real estate supporting SpaceX's growth ambitions (costar.com)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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