Paso Robles, California: Matthew's at the Airport opened in December 2003. It is located at 4900 Wing Way, Paso Robles, California, in the newly
built terminal of the Paso Robles Municipal Airport. Matthew's takes its name
from its chef/owner, Matthew Riley, and its location.
Matthew is a member
of the American Culinary Federation and graduate of the Culinary Institute of
America (Hyde Park, New York). He is formerly of the famed REX IL RESTAURANTE
(Los Angeles, California). Matthew relocated to the California central coast in
1996, attracted by the area's beautiful golden rolling hills and its up and coming
artisan wine region known for its Zinfandel and Rhone varietal grapes. Using classical
techniques with an innovative approach to American cuisine Matthew is able to
exclusively feature wines of the Central Coast, paring them with a menu consisting
of locally grown products.
The dining room, overlooking the airport's runway
and the distant oak studded rolling hills, show cases an upscale yet casual atmosphere.
Entrée's range in price from $12.50 to $45.00 and include such local flavors
as Lamb Noisette's with a black berry reduction sauce, and Tornados of beef sauté
southwestern (a glace de viande, corn coulis and a roasted red pepper sauce topped
with avocado, crème fresh and grilled vegetables).
The full bar
and deli, separate from the restaurant, offer a light fare and prepared picnic
baskets to take on the wine trail for visitors embarking on trips to the 80 or
so wineries now operating in the surrounding hills and valleys.
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