Los Alamos murder mystery, Draughtsmen‘s “Killer Renaissance Faire,” and more Halloween happenings; plus, Cutler’s bourbon tasting, Vintners Fest, and new fall tasting at Museum of Natural History.
How a third-generation South African of Indian descent took over a Santa Barbara pizza empire.
Central Coast Grill Cleaners gets the grime and grease out of my built-in barbecue; plus, toasting Eric Sonquist, Storm at Mattei’s on Saturday, and Dom’s x Barbareño collabs.
Goleta Beach’s restaurant changes its menu, expands happy hour, and invents a frozen cocktail to appeal to more neighbors.
Three recent meals — hosted by White Buffalo Land Trust, the Women Winemakers & Culinarians, and Third Window/Fess Parker Ranch — served great food and uplifting stories.
Staying in a remodeled Avila Beach hotel, catching up with S.L.O. Coast winemakers, and visiting the new hot spot in the heart of the Edna Valley.
Jorge Báez leads a tequila and mezcal tasting at the Museum of Natural History on October 1.
I just wrote probably my 20th article about the world-famous, UCSB-educated musician, so here’s how that happened, with some memories along the way.
Montecito’s newest restaurant takes over the space and sensibilities of Via Vai.
How a pair of butchers made this salsa a hit in Old Town Goleta and Santa Barbara.
