Manifattura’s Pastas Have Stories to Tell
Brian Dodero and Andrea Girardello’s new spot elevates their Aperitivo model into a full-force restaurant on State Street in downtown Santa Barbara.
Recent Stories
Goleta’s Frinj Coffee Makes Global Debut
California’s coffee pioneer dusts off bankruptcy and lawsuits to enter first international auction in Dubai.
Full Belly Files | Holiday Hiccups Don’t Defeat the Feasting
Despite storms and sickness, the Kettmanns crushed Christmas season as usual; plus, stories you may have missed.
Municipal Winemakers Closing Funk Zone Tasting Room
A centerpiece of Santa Barbara’s waterfront wine scene is shifting attention to other locations.
Full Belly Files | Matt Kettmann’s 2025 in Review
Here are my favorite food, drink, travel, and other stories from the past year.
Full Belly Files | A Sportswriter Walks into a Winery …
Returning to Au Bon Climat for lunch with John Zant, Bob Lindquist, and a retiring Jim Adelman; plus, mushrooms, Vincent Vineyards, another Just 8, and stories you may have missed.
Full Belly Files | Goodbye to Bubble Master Christian Roguenant
French-born winemaker became Central Coast sparkling pioneer; plus, wine passport supports wilderness; The Factory’s fun wine tastings; and stories you may have missed.
Pacific Pickle Works Births People’s Provisions
Santa Barbara’s Bradley Bennett adds affordable brand to Eastside pickling empire.
Drink Wine, Support the Wilderness
Los Padres ForestWatch has launched a passport program for tasting and trekking across the Central Coast.
Cooking Coyote with Betty Fussell
The legendary food writer’s last memoir is about aging in Santa Barbara and elsewhere.
