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    Summer Recipe: Grilled Avocado

    August 19, 2022 by calicoastblog

    Summer’s Don’t-Miss Dish in Edible Santa Barbara Magazine Note: Chef Robbie Wilson was running the restaurant at Mattei’s Tavern in Los Olivos when this was published in 2015. He’s now cooking in Northern California, but this dish is still just as delicious when made at home! Want the Summer Tomato Gazpacho recipe? Get it here. What …

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    Iron Fish Sandwich at Little Dom's Seafood

    Cast Iron Seared Fish Sandwich at Little Dom’s Seafood

    January 8, 2022 by calicoastblog

    The Last Bite — Winter’s Don’t-Miss Dish in Edible Santa Barbara Magazine Want the full Cast Iron Seared Fish Sandwich Recipe? Get it here. This airy seafood tavern sits in the middle of Carpinteria’s main street, just blocks from the beach (in the old Sly’s location). It’s warmly reassuring to those who’ve eaten at Little …

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    Chicken Tikka with Panch Phoron & Tarragon at Bibi Ji

    December 9, 2020 by calicoastblog

    Bibi Ji has been awarded a Michelin Plate by the Michelin Guide Get Bibi Ji’s Chicken Tikka Recipe. The Last Bite — Don’t-Miss Dish in Edible Santa Barbara MagazineIndian-American sommelier Rajat Parr is widely known for his extensive knowledge and expertise of the world’s great wines, and for developing and managing wine programs for more …

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    Roasted Local Vegetables at Los Olivos Wine Merchant & Café

    Roasted Local Vegetable Skillet at Los Olivos Wine Merchant Cafe

    November 18, 2020 by calicoastblog

    The Last Bite — Don’t-Miss Dish in Edible Santa Barbara Magazine If you’ve never tried the Roasted Local Vegetables at Los Olivos Wine Merchant & Café, this fall is the time! And after you’ve had it cooked to perfection by him, read below to make it at home yourself. Chef Chris Joslyn sources all the vegetables …

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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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    Spring Pea Salad - Mesa Verde Restaurant

    Spring Pea Salad at Mesa Verde

    March 24, 2020 by calicoastblog

    Mesa Verde has been awarded a Bib Gourmand by the Michelin Guide Chef Greg Arnold’s modern plant-based cuisine at Mesa Verde Restaurant in Santa Barbara stimulates more than your appetite. Yes, the dishes’ vegetables come straight from the weekly farmers market. Yes, the menu’s inspiration comes from Mediterranean influences. But it’s the melding of all …

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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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