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    Moules et Frites at Bell's in Los Alamos

    Moules et Frites at Bell’s Los Alamos

    February 10, 2020 by calicoastblog

    A cozy spot that feels like home is exactly what Bell’s owners, Daisy and Greg Ryan, wanted in their first restaurant. And for Chef Daisy, who is from the Santa Ynez Valley, it was also about family, community, and coming home. It was great timing, as the building that used to house Bell Street Farm …

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    Green Huevos Recipe at Scarlett Begonia

    Green Huevos at Scarlett Begonia

    January 26, 2020 by calicoastblog

    Fall/Winter | Ask owner Crista Fleming about any dish on the menu at Scarlett Begonia in Santa Barbara, and you’ll get a story. A delicious food story, with characters and influences and reasons for each ingredient, is behind each creation being served at breakfast, lunch or the bakery counter, 7 days a week. Fleming’s varied …

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    Winter Adult Slushy at Test Pilot in Santa Barbara

    A Frozen Winter Cocktail at Test Pilot: Tiki Blinders

    December 10, 2019 by calicoastblog

    Winter’s Don’t-Miss-Drink in Edible Santa Barbara At Test Pilot in Santa Barbara’s Funk Zone, citrus is key. So are tropical fruits, Guyanese rum and absinthe foam. Owner Brandon Ristaino, who also owns The Good Lion, is intent on supplying high-quality, delicious and interesting drinks to the neighborhood, complete with housemade ingredients and perfect garnishes. He’s also …

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    Braised Short Rib at First & Oak in Solvang, CA

    Braised Short Rib with Oyster Mushrooms at First & Oak

    November 11, 2019 by calicoastblog

    Earlier this summer, the respected Michelin Guide to high-quality restaurants around the world announced its first-ever dining awards for California’s Central Coast. The coveted Michelin stars proved elusive, but 11 Santa Barbara spots earned the “Plate” designation, one of which is First & Oak at the Mirabelle Inn in Solvang, making it the first and …

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    Meyer Lemon Tart at The Stonehouse at San Ysidro Ranch in Montecito

    San Ysidro Ranch Meyer Lemon Tart: Montecito’s Storied Ranch Blossoms Anew

    July 18, 2019 by calicoastblog

    San Ysidro Ranch’s rebirth after the Montecito Mudslide and its legendary Meyer lemon tart recipe Summer | High in the mountains of Montecito stands a piece of California history. A small citrus grove, planted in the late 1800s, stretches and blooms in the fresh, ocean air. The spring sun shines down on the grove, adjoining …

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    Crispy White Sea Bass with Summer Corn & Shishito Peppers at The Gathering Table

    July 9, 2019 by calicoastblog

    Summer  | Ballard Inn has been a fixture in Santa Ynez Valley since 1985, known as a wine country getaway with romantic ambiance and award-winning cuisine. Now, it’s undergone a complete transformation, from the 15 guest rooms to the modern farmhouse dining room complete with a long, communal table in front of the fireplace. And …

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