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    Braised Short Rib with Vegetables and Polenta

    Braised Short Rib with Vegetables & Polenta at Sear Steakhouse

    November 17, 2022 by calicoastblog

    The Last Bite — Fall’s Don’t-Miss Dish in Edible Santa Barbara Magazine Want the Braised Short Rib recipe? Get it here. When cold weather rolls around in the Santa Ynez Valley, we start to crave comfort food. We want slow cooked and braised meats, long-simmered vegetables, rich sauces…like Grandma used to make. Sear Steakhouse, under the …

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    Homemade (Popcorn) Ice Cream at peasants FEAST

    Homemade (Popcorn) Ice Cream at peasants FEAST

    June 4, 2021 by calicoastblog

    The Last Bite — Summer’s Don’t-Miss Dish in Edible Santa Barbara Magazine Want the recipe? Get it here. By now, we all know many COVID stories. The year 2020 brought immeasurable disruption, heartbreak and hard times, as well as surprising stories of survival, love and hope. In early March, 2020, local chef and caterer Michael …

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    Local Nettle Pasta with Mushrooms & Spot Prawns at S.Y. Kitchen

    Local Nettle Pasta with Mushrooms & Spot Prawns at S.Y. Kitchen

    April 28, 2020 by calicoastblog

    Spring | Living in Santa Barbara County all but guarantees us locally grown produce year-round, but spring can bring surprises depending on rain. This year, fields are bursting with growth – green hills and abundant vegetation are everywhere. And that gets chef Francesco Crestanelli of S.Y. Kitchen excited. “The quantity of food available here in …

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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

    Bibi Ji has been awarded a Michelin Plate by the Michelin Guide When 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 these is First & Oak at …

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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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    Roblar Winery sparkling wine in Los Olivos, CA

    Roblar Sparkling Wine

    May 13, 2019 by calicoastblog

    At Roblar Winery just outside of Los Olivos, you can taste both the classic Sparkling Blanc de Blancs (Pinot Blanc) and Sparkling Rosé (Pinot Noir and Pinot Blanc), and buy them by the glass or bottle. These wines are sourced and made in Sonoma County. From Roblar: “Roblar extra dry sparkling wine is crafted from grapes …

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    Vincent Sparkling Wine in Santa Ynez, CA

    Vincent Sparkling Wine

    May 13, 2019 by calicoastblog

    Vincent has a very dry Blanc de Blancs-style Brut bubbly made from 100% Chardonnay. It is available by the glass and if you ask for a taste, you’ll probably get one. These wines are sourced and made in Sonoma County. Vincent is also open on New Year’s Day. From Vincent Vineyards: BRUTBrut is a term …

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    Summer Wine Sangria

    Summer Recipe: White Peach Blueberry Sangria with Buttonwood Semi-Semi

    April 20, 2019 by calicoastblog

    Ok, so I’m on a Sangria kick now. Living and working on a microfarm is more work than I thought it would be! Sangria is helping me keep it together: some days you just need a light, fruity, slightly sweet pitcher of deliciousness to counter all that chicken poop. Buttonwood Farm & Winery helps me with …

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