Santa Barbara Brewers Best in World

Firestone Walker, Telegraph, and Island Brewing companies claim golds and more at World Beer Cup. Read story.

A True Vision for Something New

The Arlington Tavern brings a chef home to Santa Barbara. Read story.

Celebrating the Long in Longoria

Longoria Wines celebrates 30 years with a special dinner at bouchon on May 11. Read story.

Story Behind Big Ear Beer

The Brewhouse's brewmaster spills the barley on elephants, ale, and Zoo Brew 2012. Read story.

Bringing Happy Canyon Bordeaux to El Paseo

This Memorial Day weekend, Grassini Family Vineyards opens a tasting room in downtown S.B. Read story.

Salmon Burgers with Homemade Tartar Sauce

Healthy burgers never tasted so good! Go to Recipe.

Enter Our Third Annual Grilling Showdown

The Santa Barbara Independent is now accepting entries to the 2012 Sizzling Summer BBQ Contest. Read story.

Savoring Sweet Street Treats

The 2012 Downtown Wine and Art Tour Read story.

Irish Edibles

Get into the spirit of St. Patrick’s Day with a bit of Irish cooking. Read story.

The Chocolate Gallery Turns 30

Goleta Chocolatiers have kept it sweet since 1982. Read story.

Educating Elderhostel's Oenophiles

About 20 visitor “Road Scholars” learned about winemaking last week, including a blending seminar at Curtis Winery. Read story.

My First Vintage

An Indy editor's first experience in growing and making Santa Barbara County wine. Read story.

Bringing Happy Canyon Bordeaux to El Paseo

This Memorial Day weekend, Grassini Family Vineyards opens a tasting room in downtown S.B. Read story.

Santa Barbara Brewers Best in World

Firestone Walker, Telegraph, and Island Brewing companies claim golds and more at World Beer Cup. Read story.

Nardonne’s La Famiglia Pizzeria

Atascadero’s Sicilian-style pizza comes to town. Read story.

Le Café Stella

Just off Las Positas Road, this offers the ambience of a European ... Read story.

Xanadu French Bakery

Montecito's Coast Village Road hotspot reopens after a devastating fire. Read story.

Panera Bread

The bakery/sandwich/salad chain rolls onto upper State Street. Read story.

S Is for Scarlett Begonia

Victoria Court’s breakfast and lunch hotspot Read story.

Road Dogs

This latest mobile food offering is a small operation with big dogs. Read story.

Lean, Green Feeding Machine

Daily Greenz delivers sustainable salads and more to your front door. Read story.

Palapa

Mexican food and mariachis at the base of San Marcos Pass. Read story.

Clap Your Hands Say Yeah

Performance by East Coast indie rock group.Presented by Club Mercy. Read More