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Today in the LoBro Studios at Timbre, we’re joined by longtime restaurateur and hospitality ninja John MacKinnon, the mind and soul behind two very different but equally beloved spots on the Central Coast: Moonstone Beach Bar & Grill in Cambria and Todo Bueno at the SLO Public Market.
We talk about what it means to build something with intention. From the grind of surviving the pandemic as a restaurant owner, to the obsessive joy of layering a perfect taco or burger. John shares why quesadillas earn respect, what makes a sauce unforgettable, and why hospitality is less about service and more about heart. Plus, we dive into his “upscale fast-casual” approach at Todo Bueno, what it’s like running a second-story kitchen, and how he’s still dreaming big, one tortilla at a time.
Whether you're a foodie, a SLO local, or just someone who appreciates a great story, this one’s for you.
Visit Todo Bueno
Visit Moonstone Beach Bar & Grill
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Original Music by Dan Curcio and Moonshiner Collective
Moonshiner on Spotify HERE
Please Rate, Review, and Subscribe to the podcast, and learn more at AdamMontiel.com
By Adam Montiel5
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Today in the LoBro Studios at Timbre, we’re joined by longtime restaurateur and hospitality ninja John MacKinnon, the mind and soul behind two very different but equally beloved spots on the Central Coast: Moonstone Beach Bar & Grill in Cambria and Todo Bueno at the SLO Public Market.
We talk about what it means to build something with intention. From the grind of surviving the pandemic as a restaurant owner, to the obsessive joy of layering a perfect taco or burger. John shares why quesadillas earn respect, what makes a sauce unforgettable, and why hospitality is less about service and more about heart. Plus, we dive into his “upscale fast-casual” approach at Todo Bueno, what it’s like running a second-story kitchen, and how he’s still dreaming big, one tortilla at a time.
Whether you're a foodie, a SLO local, or just someone who appreciates a great story, this one’s for you.
Visit Todo Bueno
Visit Moonstone Beach Bar & Grill
********
CHECK OUT OUR WOODS HUMANE PET OF THE WEEK!
********
ADAM’S TEDX VIDEO IS HERE!
********
FOLLOW ADAM ON INSTAGRAM
*********
Sincere Thanks to the supporters of Up + Adam. Please take a moment and visit them and thank them for supporting local broadcasting, and valuing what we do here. Thank you for supporting them!
Window Coverings By Design
We Help You Legal
General Store Paso Robles
Daou Vineyards
WoodsHumaneSociety
Tin City Distillery
Original Music by Dan Curcio and Moonshiner Collective
Moonshiner on Spotify HERE
Please Rate, Review, and Subscribe to the podcast, and learn more at AdamMontiel.com

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