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You’d Be Remiss to Miss Mimosa
At the end of April, Mimosa on De la Vina Street celebrated its 25th anniversary, which might cause the snide to joke, “And in another 25 years, it will almost be old enough to eat at itself.” Read story.
The Presidio at Three Pickles
And by the “Presidio,” I don’t mean the view across to reconstructed Spanish colonial days from this fine lunch spot on Canon Perdido Street. Read story.
Chef Cecchini Finds Safe Harbor
Scott and Perry sound like a (misspelled) pair of polar explorers, but John Scott and Dave Perry locally are known as the owners of the Harbor Restaurant. Read story.
Vintners’ Festival Turns 26
Now that the grapevines are shaking off their winter slumber, it’s time to celebrate at the annual Santa Barbara County Vintners’ Festival.
Now that the grapevines are shaking off their winter slumber, it’s time to celebrate at the annual Santa Barbara County Vintners’ Festival. Read story.
Sope Tuesdays at Super-Rica
Sure, praising La Super-Rica (622 N. Milpas, St., 963-4940) is sort of like telling everyone how hot you think Kate Winslet is — who doesn’t know that? Read story.
s’Cool Food Initiative
A deliciously entertaining, educational evening was had by all who packed themselves into the Marjorie Luke Theatre on March 5. Read story.
Extreme Brewing
Long a familiar face on the East Coast, Dogfish Head (dogfish.com) brewery is coming west. Read story.
Wine, Dine, Dance, and Direct Relief
You’ve already missed your chance for the black-tie gala “Wine, Dine, and All that Jazz!” taking place at the Biltmore — it’s sold out. Read story.
When the Spirit Moves the Wine
Joanne Hsian, the new owner of SpiritLand Bistro (230 E. Victoria St., 966-7759) says, “We want to create a spirited social atmosphere that uniquely encourages mingling and connection within the community while promoting a shared love of soul-nourishing food and wine.” Read story.
The Many Reasons to Love a Cupcake
Popularized by New York’s Magnolia Bakery, the world is deep in the throes of a cupcake renaissance. Read story.
Knock, Knock: Plow’s There
Farmers market right to your front door every week! Read story.
Cooking with Your Valentine
The Natural History Museum Explains How to Eat Something Sexy
Most days, there’s no better place to bring the kids than the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History. Read story.
On Drinking Yquem
A Wine Night of a Lifetime
Our food editor reports on his wine drinking night of a lifetime. Read story.
Susan Spicer’s Crescent City Cooking
Long considered one of New Orleans’s premier chefs, Susan Spicer has at last released a cookbook
Long considered one of New Orleans’s premier chefs after years of pleasing palates at Bayona and Herbsaint, Susan Spicer has at last released a cookbook, Crescent City Cooking. Read story.
Santa Barbara County’s Newest Caterer
Bello Forno
A while back, I was invited to a private dinner at the Bien Nacido adobe. It was a fragrant, blustery evening, the smell of chaparral and harvest heavy in the air. Read story.
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