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Booze & Bites

Pairing cocktails with cuisine around Santa Barbara

Booze & Bites

Though wine is the historic go-to beverage when it comes to serving fine food, the modern craft-cocktail movement is opening up a new universe of possibilities for pairing liquid excellence with creative cuisine. Here’s a look at many of the cuisine-and-cocktail pairings around Santa Barbara, plus some suggestions from our tastemaking friends around town — and we let a few wine-and-food suggestions slip in too, just for old time’s sake.

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The Dish: Pan-Roasted Duck with Israeli Couscous and Squash