Local Dish: Santa Barbara Author Pens “A Visitor’s Guide to Mexico City...
Richard Lambert, the local chef behind the beloved (and now gone) Santa Barbara Tamales To Go, has turned his culinary talents toward Mexico City’s colorful street food scene with a new book, A...
View ArticleCocktail Corner: Local Restaurants Earn Wine Spectator’s Top Honors
A spirited toast to all things alcoholic! By Leslie Dinaberg As if there were any doubt that Santa Barbara County is Wine Country, Wine Spectator recently honored 20 local restaurants with their...
View ArticleSip Wine, Listen to Music and Support Environmental Education
Get your lawn chair, a picnic, and dancing shoes ready as Buttonwood Farm Winery hosts their summer concert with Rockin’ Our Roots—Concert in the Vines on July 22. You are invited to enjoy a summer...
View ArticleLoquita celebrates Fiesta in the Funk Zone!
Celebrate Fiesta Loquita-style this August! Since 1924, Santa Barbarans have celebrated Fiesta “Old Spanish Days” as an expression of city pride of the storied heritage from Spanish founders and from...
View ArticleCocktail Corner: Brave & Maiden Tasting Room Breaks Ground
A spirited toast to all things alcoholic! By Leslie Dinaberg Brave & Maiden Estate recently broke ground on its new winery and tasting room, which will be located on the winery’s 60-acre estate...
View ArticleBob’s WELL BREAD Bakery Welcomes Cambria Estate Winemakers
A glass of wine paired with a fresh baked treat—is that not the cherry on the cake? Bob’s WELL BREAD Bakery, the iconic bakery and restaurant that holds court at the entry of Los Alamos and adjacent to...
View ArticleCocktail Corner: August Ridge Vineyards Opens Tasting Room in La Arcada
A spirited toast to all things alcoholic! By Leslie Dinaberg A little gem of a tasting room recently opened its doors in La Arcada. August Ridge Vineyards, a family-owned winery ten miles outside of...
View ArticleDoug Margerum is Honorary Lead Vintner for 36th Annual Taste of the Town
Get ready for an incrEDIBLE event as The Arthritis Foundation Central Coast names legendary wine pioneer Doug Margerum, owner and director of winemaking at Margerum Wine Company as Honorary Lead...
View ArticleThe Bear and Star’s BBQ Out Back
The Bear and Star (2860 Grand Ave., Los Olivos), one of the hottest new restaurants in Santa Barbara County, is presenting a weekly musical showcase, BBQ OUT BACK! Every Thursday through September 28...
View ArticleCocktail Corner: Wine & Fire Weekend
A spirited toast to all things alcoholic! By Leslie Dinaberg Sta. Rita Hills Wine Alliance hosts the annual Wine & Fire Weekend Aug. 18-20. In addition to special events and tastings throughout...
View ArticleDowney’s Restaurant Closing for Retirement
On September 3 in 1982, Downey’s Restaurant (1305 State St.) opened in Santa Barbara and quickly became one of California’s finest. Later this month, after proudly serving the community for 35 years,...
View ArticleTerravant Kicks Off Harvest With 10th Annual “Blessing of the Grapes”
Terravant Wine Company, the largest wine production facility in Santa Barbara County, commences its tenth harvest with the annual “Blessing of the Grapes” event on Thursday, Aug. 31. The celebration,...
View ArticleCocktail Corner: New Lead Mixologist Brings Creative Concoctions to Outpost
A spirited toast to all things alcoholic! By Leslie Dinaberg Mary Valdez has taken the helm of the renowned bar program at Outpost at the Goodland, bringing a host of fun and creative new items to the...
View ArticleCocktail Corner: A Taste of Italy with DoctorWine
A spirited toast to all things alcoholic! By Leslie Dinaberg As far as I’m concerned, one of the only things more fun than enjoying a great wine and food pairing is enjoying it with smart people who...
View Article36th Annual Taste of the Town Santa Barbara Benefitting the Arthritis Foundation
The public is invited to attend the 36th annual Taste of the Town Santa Barbara Weekend benefitting the Arthritis Foundation featuring two signature culinary events. The first event is the Taste of the...
View ArticleCocktail Corner: 7th Annual Santa Barbara Fermentation Festival
A spirited toast to all things alcoholic! By Leslie Dinaberg It’s hard to believe it’s been seven years, but the 7th Annual Santa Barbara Fermentation Festival (SBFF) is coming up this weekend and it...
View ArticleJeanne David of Outer Aisle Gourmet Wins Successful Entrepreneurs Giving Back...
Jeanne David of Outer Aisle Gourmet recently won $10,000 from the Spirit of Entrepreneurship Foundation. This was a special cash award for a women who has been in business five years or less and is...
View ArticleLocal Dish: A Flavorful Feast at Finch & Fork
Some good news for Goleta: longtime Finch & Fork Executive Chef James Siao has taken on the dual role as Executive Chef of the Canary Hotel‘s sister property, Outpost at the Goodland. For the past...
View ArticleThe Bear and Star Presents El Destilado Chef’s Table Dinner
The Bear and Star (2860 Grand Ave.), Los Olivos’ newest restaurant, continues its collaborative Guest Chef Series and Chef’s Table Dinners with El Destilado Chef Julio Aguilera and mezcal expert Jason...
View ArticleCocktail Corner: Kings Carey Wines
A spirited toast to all things alcoholic! By Leslie Dinaberg No matter how many times I’m reminded that you can’t judge a book by its cover, I’m still a sucker for an interesting wine label, so I was...
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