Cali Coast Wine Country
This modern estate vineyard and winery in Santa Maria Valley produces 5 different sparklers, all the in Champagne method. However, 4 of them are only for Presqu’ile’s wine club members. And this is just 1 reason to join the club. They also offer discounts on their food (a scrumptious Meze feast) and their elegant, cool-climate …
The Last Bite — Summer’s Don’t-Miss Dish in Edible Santa Barbara Magazine Want the Summer Tomato Gazpacho recipe? Get it here. At Presqu’ile Vineyard & Winery, food and wine are symbiotic. This modern winery was established in 2007, specializing in cool-climate Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Syrah from Santa Barbara County. They also make sparkling wine! …
In Santa Barbara County, the only place to taste a flight of sparkling wine every day is Riverbench Winery‘s tasting room in downtown Santa Barbara, or at the winery in Santa Maria Valley on Foxen Canyon Road. They make 8 different sparklers in the traditional Champagne method! Riverbench winery is located right near the Sisquoc River …
Bell’s has been awarded 1 Michelin Star from the Michelin Guide Get Bell’s Moules Frites Recipe. 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 …
Bien Nacido Vineyards in Santa Maria Valley Bien Nacido Vineyards are some of the most well-known vineyards in the world. 12 different grape varieties grow there and are famous for their ability to make high-quality, award-winning wines. It’s also the most-named vineyard across all branded labels in the world. If you’ve never seen the vineyard, get a peek in …
Spring | At the helm of Plenty on Bell is long-time Los Alamos chef Jesper Johansson, who has cooked on this street since 1999. A native of Sweden, he’s gained a large local following with his down-to-earth dishes and scrumptious breakfasts. At Plenty on Bell, Johansson focuses on local, farm-to-table comfort food. Dishes on the …
After you finally find the place, at the very end of the lone thoroughfare in a one-stop-sign-town between Santa Maria and Santa Barbara, you climb the steps of the painted porch and a home-cooked smell wafts through the old-fashioned window. You could be on your grandmother’s porch, if only it weren’t attached to a production …
Note: Chef Drew has moved on, so check out the new chef at Pico. For most of us, winter means time for soup! And the ultimate soup is consommé: a super clear, concentrated broth usually served with a few hearty ingredients like meat, pasta or vegetable garnishes. A soup so clear and simple can taste …
