Drink
I’ll Have a Martini, Make That an Espresso!
Vanessa Vin gets a taste of Santa Barbara’s espresso martini culture.
Drink
What Somms Are Saying About Santa Barbara Wine Country
Sommeliers from around the globe gathered at the second annual CMS Women’s Symposium in Santa Ynez.
Drink
Garagiste Winemakers Celebrate in Solvang
Garagiste Winemakers from the Central Coast gather for the 10th annual Garagiste Festival.
History
Celebrating and Supporting the Black Community in Santa Barbara
Healing Justice Black is Beautiful fundraising gala is Feb. 23.
Drink
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage at Sabor del Valle Latino Food & Wine Festival
Inaugural event featuring Latino winemakers comes to Solvang this weekend.
Food
Soul Food Finds a Home in Santa Barbara
It’s a family affair full of Southern-style food, music, laughter, and inclusivity at Soul Bites.
Drink
Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History’s Annual Food and Wine Festival Is Another Lovely Solstice Celebration
Santa Barbara’s most talked-about food and wine fest raises the bar — and funds for the Museum of Natural History.
Bottles & Barrels
SAMsARA’s Led Zeppelin Wine Experience Takes Tasters on Trip Through Time
The special tasting in Goleta offers vintage tunes and vintage wine.
Drink
Court of Master Sommeliers’ First-Ever Women’s Symposium Brings Somms From Around the Globe to Santa Barbara Wine Country
Top wine professionals from around the world gather to learn, network, and inspire.
Food
Corazón Comedor Brings Mother-and-Son Magic to Santa Barbara
Ramon Velazquez enlists his mom, Imelda Saldivar-Hernandez, to help with his homestyle restaurant in downtown Santa Barbara.
Drink
Good Land Wine Shop’s Central Coast Focus
Music producer Doug Trantow is now mixing up artisan wines from Santa Barbara and Paso Robles.
Food
Chef Cameron Ingle Emphasizes Pico’s Farm-to-Table Format
This young veteran of America’s top kitchens brings his visions to the Los Alamos General Store.
Drink
Farm-to-Bar Bartender Shaun Belway Still Foraging at Santa Barbara’s Wildcat 11 Years Later
Wildcat’s Shaun Belway’s farm-to-bar cocktails feature foraged ingredients.
Drink
Santa Ynez Valley’s Iris Rideau’s Inspiring Life Story
New book by barrier-breaking winemaker: ‘From WHITE to BLACK: One Life Between Two Worlds.’
Outdoors
Explore Central Coast Camping on HipCamp
Search for outdoor accommodations around Santa Barbara County.
Drink
Java Station Celebrates Pride Month
The Noleta coffee shop’s mostly queer, all-female staff is hoisting rainbow flags and pouring special drinks all month.
Food
Bar Le Côte’s Luis Gomez Cooks Cultural Comfort Food
The chef is making his mark in Los Olivos and beyond with his Gomez y Gomez street-style taco pop-up.
Drink
Finding a Home in The Hue Society
One woman of color’s wine journey, from Westside Santa Barbara to Napa and back.
Drink
Lefty’s Coffee Collective Puts Values First in Los Olivos
Owners Laura Newman and Jim Tauber focus on sustainable sourcing and staffing.
Food
Despite Hurdles, Rascal’s Still Serving Santa Barbara Vegan Food
Dalan Moreno’s dream persists, thanks to creative kitchens and generous fans.
Bottles & Barrels
Santa Barbara’s Women Winemakers Toast Success
Roblar Farm hosted the fifth annual Women Winemakers Celebration.