Cali Coast Wine Country
If you love Champagne, you know there are many different kinds of sparkling wine. A Pétillant Naturel is a sparkling wine made in the Méthode Ancestrale, as opposed to the Méthode Champenoise. Pét-Nats are fun and popular, because they are easier and cheaper to make than traditional sparkling wines made in the Champagne method. Winemakers …
The Last Bite — Spring’s Don’t-Miss-Dish in Edible Santa Barbara Magazine What is Santa Barbara’s food story? From recent history’s beginnings of the Chumash people living off the land to becoming a farmer/foodie/winemaker destination today, Santa Barbara County’s culinary story is wide and varied. Of course, it includes authentic street tacos, fresh Pacific seafood, beach …
This is Paso Robles’ first winery to specialize in estate grown, sparkling wines crafted in the méthode champenoise style, and also made in-house. Opened in 2017, Rava Wines + Events is located in the El Pomar American Viticulture Area (inside the bigger, Paso Robles AVA), which is south east of the town of Paso. Visiting …
The Last Bite — Winter’s Don’t-Miss Dish in Edible Santa Barbara Magazine Want the full Cast Iron Seared Fish Sandwich Recipe? Get it here. This airy seafood tavern sits in the middle of Carpinteria’s main street, just blocks from the beach (in the old Sly’s location). It’s warmly reassuring to those who’ve eaten at Little …
That’s right! Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties are the most recent additions to the revered Michelin Guide California with newly rated restaurants. There are 3 restaurants on the Central Coast who were awarded 1 Michelin star, making them all the very first to get any stars. There are also new ratings of the …
When the prestigious Michelin Guide came through the Central Coast the first time, they missed tasting at Six Test Kitchen in Tin City. But now, Chef Ricky Odbert, owner/chef at Six Test Kitchen, and his partner Matt Corella, who is also a chef, hold the very first Michelin star awarded in San Luis Obispo County. …
The Last Bite — Fall’s Don’t-Miss Dish in Edible Santa Barbara Magazine Shakshuka is one of my favorite dishes to find on a breakfast menu: spicy roasted peppers and tomatoes with eggs poached right in the sauce. It’s usually served in a skillet with some fresh toppings, along with bread for dipping. I order it …
It’s still summer in San Luis Obispo County, especially in north county where it’s still hitting over 100 degrees every day! And for awhile yet—there’s no relief in sight. I’ve rounded up some of my favorite refreshing wines: aromatic white wines, crisp rosés and even a fresh, carbonic red wine. Food: One spot has burgers …
