Homemade (Popcorn) Ice Cream at peasants FEAST

June 4, 2021 by calicoastblog

By now, we all know many COVID stories. The past year has 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 Cherney and his wife Sarah got the keys to the building that would become their new, family-run …

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 …