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Santa Barbara
Video Feed
Mar. 3, 2014
Watch a Giant Wave Ruin Everyone’s Brunch at a Santa Barbara Restaurant
“Here comes another one — duck!”
By
Hugh Merwin
Giveaways
Feb. 13, 2014
Here’s How You Can ‘Win’ a Nice Santa Barbara Restaurant
“This is an unusual area, and has so much to offer for a chef.”
By
Hugh Merwin
Empire Building
Apr. 26, 2013
Killer Shrimp Invading Santa Barbara
Owners explain the name, but still won’t let loose with the secret recipe.
By
Hadley Tomicki
Openings
Mar. 20, 2013
El Encanto Opens New Dining Room and Terrace on Friday, Has Its Own Dairy Cow
Ellie isn’t hitting the plate, just producing milk for the in-house cheese program.
By
Hadley Tomicki
Openings
Jan. 23, 2013
Jason Tuley Opens Anchor WoodFire Kitchen in Santa Barbara
The former Churchill chef’s dream project hinges on a wood-burning oven, handmade pastas and salumi, and closely held sources for local uni, abalone, and organic meats.
By
Hadley Tomicki
Food on Film
Jan. 21, 2013
Santa Barbara Film Festival Presents ‘Screen Cuisine’
Six food-focused documentaries will explore chef and restaurant culture, wine production, and sustainable production.
By
Hadley Tomicki
Beer Me
Jan. 17, 2013
Firestone Walker Opens Barrelworks, A Cathedral of Barrel-Aged Beers
The 7,000 square-foot cellar is now open for tours and tastings on the weekend.
By
Hadley Tomicki
Reopenings
Dec. 26, 2012
El Encanto Reopening in Santa Barbara With Former Daniel Chef de Cuisine
The French chef learned his chops with two Michelin men in Burgundy, recently opening Peter in Tokyo.
By
Hadley Tomicki
Chicken Wars
Aug. 30, 2012
Chick-fil-A Flap Forces Fight and Flight in Santa Barbara
Five members of the city’s Architectural Review Board have stepped down after refusing to vote on the chain’s forthcoming location.
By
Hadley Tomicki
Foodies With Benefits
Aug. 16, 2012
Gary Menes Leading Santa Barbara’s ‘Taste of the Town’
The Le Comptoir chef will join over 80 restaurants and wineries in a benefit for the Arthritis Foundation.
By
Hadley Tomicki
Empire Building
July 24, 2012
Suzanne Goin and Caroline Styne Opening in Montecito
The yet-to-be-named project is coming in with help from James Rosenfield, owner of Brentwood Country Mart.
By
Hadley Tomicki
Santa Barbara
May 25, 2012
Petros Expands to Santa Barbara, Peabody’s Snatched By Craig McCaw
The cell-phone gazillionaire is teaming up with chef Kurt Steeber.
By
Hadley Tomicki
The Other Critics
May 21, 2012
Russ Parsons Stumbles Onto Los Agaves; Gold Soaks Up Sunny Spot
Gold declares, “Sunny Spot, one suspects, may be the first of Choi’s restaurants to be less a passion project than a nicely executed work-for-hire.”
By
Hadley Tomicki
The Week in Sports
Feb. 29, 2012
Former NFL Great Keyshawn Johnson Opening Santa Barbara’s First Panera
Even Reggie Bush put five on it.
By
Hadley Tomicki
Celebrity Settings
Feb. 22, 2012
Brave Diners Come Between Jessica Simpson and Lunch at Super-Rica Taqueria
After trying to cut in line, the pop-singer says “screw it” and heads to Taco Bell.
By
Hadley Tomicki
Marketing Gimmicks
Dec. 22, 2011
Santa Barbara Organizes Film Feast to Spotlight Its Wine and Restaurants
The connections may be somewhat tenuous, as the city’s eateries seek to gain traction from the ever popular film festival.
By
Hadley Tomicki
Taco Town
Nov. 28, 2011
The New York
Times
Blows Up our Favorite Taco
Will Super Rica finally step up its game?
By
Hadley Tomicki
Closings
Sept. 12, 2011
Pierre LaFond Taking Over Santa Barbara’s Piatti
The closure announcement comes just weeks after the Kardashian family ate here. Coincidence?
By
Hadley Tomicki
Oeno-File
Aug. 9, 2011
Memphis BBQ Takes On Santa Barbara Wine
Four Memphis chefs will pop into The Wine Cask this week for two pop-up dinners.
By
Hadley Tomicki
Mediavore
Aug. 9, 2011
Garage Pizza Driver Shot; Toilets Make Ideal Beer Coolers
Police are searching for a gunman who shot David Vasquez while he was leaving his delivery job in Silver Lake.
Foodies With Benefits
July 28, 2011
Wally’s Gives You a Taste of The Central Coast This Sunday
The event started to commemorate deceased Spago sommelier and engaging winemaker Michael Bonaccorsi.
By
Hadley Tomicki
L.A. Diet
July 27, 2011
Goodie Girls’ Annette Starbuck Drinks Christmas in a Cup and Ate 50 Cupcakes on
“Usually, I just get ice cream at the grocery store and take it home, but when that truck comes around, aaaagh, I die.”
By
Hadley Tomicki
Giada’s Got It Going On
June 17, 2011
Giada to Cook Cali Cuisine for Kate and William
The TV chef will cater a gala reception in Santa Barbara.
By
Hadley Tomicki
Strip Search
June 17, 2011
La Colmena: Milpas Street’s Next Super Taqueria, Santa Barbara
For long-term or long-gone Super Rica fans who avoid the restaurant at the cost of denying themselves a great Mexican meal, meet your new alternative.
By
Hadley Tomicki
Coming Soon
June 15, 2011
Catch The Churchill, Coming To Third Street
Jason Tuley of Santa Barbara’s Square One is named the executive chef.
By
Hadley Tomicki
Oeno-File
June 9, 2011
Au Bon Climat Opens Tasting Room and Library in Santa Barbara
Prized Pinot maker Jim Clendenen has teamed up with The Wine Cask to showcase Au Bon Climat vintages, and his lesser known labels.
By
Hadley Tomicki
Funnies
June 1, 2011
Santa Barbara Soup Cans Connect A Few Disparate Dots
The city’s annual chalk-drawing festival tells us exactly what Julia Child shares in common with P. Diddy.
By
Hadley Tomicki
The Other Critics
Apr. 21, 2011
Lukshon Gets The Gold; Virbila Visits Julienne
The L.A.
Times
critic spends a night with some farm-to-table, nose-to-tail dining in Santa Barbara, while L.A.
Weekly’s
goes crazy for Sang Yoon’s new restaurant.
By
Hadley Tomicki
Chef Shuffles
Oct. 7, 2010
Spencer Johnston Named Exec Chef at The Wine Cask
Johnston comes from San Diego’s the Pearl, but is a Central Coast native with the locavore knowledge to match.
By
Hadley Tomicki
Foodievents
Sept. 24, 2010
Epicure Santa Barbara Finds Foodie Awards, Avocado Worship, and Cat Cora In The
October begins a month-long celebration of the seaside city’s restaurants, produce, and farmers markets.
By
Hadley Tomicki
Quote of the Day
Sept. 8, 2010
Why The Hungry Cat Has A Kitten
Suzanne Goin says it was a “love of” Santa Barbara and its farmers markets and not just a business decision.
By
Hadley Tomicki
Truckin’
Aug. 27, 2010
Where The Food Trucks Are Fleeing Tomorrow
Over 50 freewheelin’ chefs are headed to Anaheim tomorrow, while Kogi will make its debut in Santa Barbara.
By
Hadley Tomicki
Empire Building
July 30, 2010
Olio Pizzeria Arrives in Santa Barbara
Dishes use olive oil made by the owner’s family in Sicily.
By
Hadley Tomicki
Openings
July 28, 2010
Tinga Will Try To Bring Super Rica Taqueria Flavor to Mid-City L.A.
Coffee and pastrami sliders might not add much to the original inspiration.
By
Hadley Tomicki
The Food Chain
July 28, 2010
Daniel Boulud Loves Providence’s Spot Prawns
Michael Cimarusti explains his simple showcase of fresh Santa Barbara shellfish.
By
Hadley Tomicki
and
Helen Rosner
Foodies With Benefits
July 20, 2010
Hungry Cat Helps Gulf Fishermen Through Gator Beignets, Hurricanes, and Gumbo
Proceeds from next Tuesday’s two events go to Adopt-A-Fisherman.
By
Hadley Tomicki
Empire Building
Apr. 29, 2010
Olio e Limone Opening Olio Pizzeria in Santa Barbara
A wood-burning oven and enoteca spirit will be in place off of State Street.
By
Hadley Tomicki
Mediavore
Feb. 18, 2010
A Beer Stronger than Whiskey Debuts; Chefs Defend Veal Supplies
A new Australian ale is 41% alcohol and British chefs urge eating an inhumane dish as humanely as possible.
By
Hadley Tomicki
Mediavore
Jan. 26, 2010
Top Chef
Contestants Unite for Haiti; Salami Recalled in L.A.
A group lead by Ron Duprat will hold a fundraiser while L.A. joins in on a salmonella scare.
By
Hadley Tomicki
Reopenings
Dec. 4, 2009
Santa Barbara’s Wine Cask ReOpens To (Mostly) Original Form
A Santa Barbara legend is reborn.
By
Hadley Tomicki
Birthdays
Nov. 16, 2009
Enterprise Fish Co. Parties Like It’s 1979
Popular Santa Monica seafood restaurant brings back its original prices.
By
Hadley Tomicki
Menus
Nov. 5, 2009
What To Eat From Cafe Pierre’s New Menu by Chef Remi Lauvand
A veteran chef finds a new home and a veteran South Bay restaurant gets a new menu.
By
Hadley Tomicki
Taco Loco
Sept. 18, 2009
Wicker Park Taco Stand Update: Julia Child And DIY
The Paul Kahan-Julia Child connection; plus how to DIY your own honky-tonk taco.
By
Helen Rosner
Reopenings
Aug. 17, 2009
Legendary Wine Cask to be Reanimated in Santa Barbara
A Santa Barbara legend is back, without the reinvention.
By
Hadley Tomicki
User’s Guide
Aug. 7, 2009
Where to Eat at Santa Barbara’s Fiesta This Weekend
With so many of Santa Barbara’s Mexican restaurants packed for Fiesta, consider one of these alternatives.
By
Hadley Tomicki