Grape Stomping Parties on California’s Central Coast
Updated September 2023
One of the best things about Harvest time is all the fun harvest festivals (October is Harvest Wine Month in Paso Robles and …
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Carbonara Pizza (aka Breakfast Pizza) at Industrial Eats
The Last Bite — Seasonal Don’t-Miss Dish in Edible Santa Barbara Magazine
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Sparkling Online & Member Only, SB County
Some of the sparkling wine in Santa Barbara County is exclusively for winery members, or can be purchased only online at the winery’s website …
Presqu’ile Brut Cuveè Sparkling Wine
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 …
National Rosé Day Means Wine Tasting in Los Olivos
When National Rosé Day rolls around each June (this year it is Saturday, June 11!) it’s time to head to Los Olivos. There are 30 rosé wines to …
Chicken Tikka with Panch Phoron & Tarragon at Bibi Ji
Bibi Ji has been awarded a Michelin Plate by the Michelin Guide
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The Last Bite — Don’t-Miss Dish in …
Crispy White Sea Bass with Summer Corn & Shishito Peppers by Budi Kazali
Summer |
Ballard Inn has been a fixture in Santa Ynez Valley since 1985, known as a wine country getaway with romantic ambiance and …
Flying Goat Cellars – Sparkling Wine Goat Bubbles
One of the original sparkling wine makers in Santa Barbara County using the traditional method — méthode champenoise — to make bubbles …
Bien Nacido Vineyards
Bien Nacido Vineyards in Santa Maria Valley
Bien Nacido Vineyards are some of the most well-known vineyards in the world. 12 different grape …
Local Veggie Farro Bowl at Plenty on Bell
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, …
Cooking with Wine: Winter Squash Chardonnay Risotto Recipe
Every so often, you stumble upon a Chardonnay so refreshing and unique, so unlike typical oaky-buttery-California Chardonnays, that you want to drink …
Cooking with Wine: Roast Chardonnay Chicken Recipe
I love French food and wine…and I love eating and drinking local. These two loves inspired me to create a local version of a typical French …