Chef Brian Dodero is cooking up Italian authentic food at Aperitivo in Santa Barbara (as well as at a new venture with partner Andrea Girardello, Manifattura). This delightful dish, known in Italian as Mozzarella Di Bufala, Tartufo Nero E Budino Di Mais, has quickly become a summer favorite at Aperitivo on Haley Street. Conveniently located …
This Frosé is healthier and lighter than the rest, so enjoy it all summer! If summer had a signature drink, we’d nominate the frosé—the slushy, sun-kissed cousin of your favorite glass of rosé. Light, refreshing, and a little bit indulgent, it’s the perfect way to cool down on a hot day. And the best part? …
Nestled on East Haley Street in Santa Barbara, Rascal’s Vegan—a vibrant brick‑and‑mortar born from beloved pop‑ups by chef Dalan Moreno Griffin—has been turning heads and transforming skepticism into delight with its bold, plant‑based reinventions of Mexican street food. Their standout dish? A fiery twist on the classic elote that captures the heart of summer. Imagine …
This dish by Chef Augosto Caudillo is one of the most delicious things you’ll put in your mouth! Caudillo is currently cooking at Terra Restaurant at The Steward in Goleta. The philosophy of the restaurant is locally sourced food in a modern, coastal California cuisine, and Caudillo has the freedom to mix it up, buying …
It’s summer, so I’m on a Sangria kick. I developed these Sangria recipes while living and working on a micro-farm in Santa Barbara County; it was more work than I thought it would be! Sangria helped me keep it together: some days you just need a light, fruity, slightly sweet (or dry and zingy) pitcher …
This dish is from Gala in Santa Barbara, which opened on Anacapa Street in early 2023. The couple behind this American-Spanish fusion restaurant, Chilean-born Chef Jaime Riesco and Santa Barbara native Tara Penke, recently returned from Barcelona where they ran a breakfast and brunch spot, Picnic. (The time change actually allows them, along with some …
There is actually something more delicious than cold, ripe watermelon in the heat of summer, and it’s grilled watermelon! Chef Robert Perez of The Black Sheep in Santa Barbara sears watermelon, caramelizing it for this summer salad. And it’s more delicious.
Presqu’ile Vineyard & Winery in Santa Maria has a stellar food and wine program. This modern winery specializes in cool-climate Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Syrah from Santa Barbara County. The property on Clark Avenue contains estate vineyards, gardens, winery buildings and spaces, a pond, and a 1-acre farm. And the farm is the epicenter of …
When you’re craving your favorite movie treat in the middle of summer – what to do? Make Buttered Popcorn Ice Cream, that’s what. This recipe came from a 12-year old die-hard going-to-the-movies fan, when she missed being able to go to cinemas in 2020. Her parents own Peasant’s Feast in Solvang, so they encouraged her …
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