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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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    Grape Stomp in Santa Ynez Valley, Santa Barbara County, photo courtesy Solvang CVB

    Grape Stomping Parties in Santa Ynez Valley

    November 3, 2019 by calicoastblog

    Many grape stomping events in Santa Barbara County have been canceled due to COVID. One of the best things about Harvest time is all the fun harvest festivals and street fairs in Santa Ynez valley and Santa Barbara wine country. The other is stomping grapes! Several wineries in the area have grape stomping parties, some …

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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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    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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    Mosby Winery in Buellton: Stelline de Cortese

    Mosby Sparkling Wine

    May 13, 2019 by calicoastblog

    Mosby Winery in Buellton: Stelline de Cortese Mosby Winery focuses on Italian varietals and have an extremely impressive lineup.  Most wines are made in Santa Barbara county (just outside of Buellton), but some are made in Italy and shipped over. They have 2 sparkling wines: California bubbles made from Cortese and Italian sparklers made from Erbaluce …

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