Foodie News
Eat, Drink, and Be Charitable
Share Our Strength serves up the annual Taste of the Nation. Read story.
Friday, May 27, 2011
’Q ’Em Up Once Again
Call for entries for The Independent’s second Sizzling Summer BBQ Contest Read story.
Originally published 1:00 p.m., May 16, 2011
Updated 2:51 p.m., May 31, 2011
Fresco Café Comes to the Valley
Casual dining, healthful ingredients, and an eclectic California style. Read story.
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Opal Hopes to Help
Opal restaurant Hosts Fundraiser to Aid Japanese on April 17. Read story.
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
Farm to Fork Series
Agricultural education campaign series aims to increase awareness about farming and ranching in S.B. County. Read story.
Monday, March 21, 2011
Crowning Santa Barbara’s Kings or Queens of Pastry
Local amateurs and pros battle for dessert title. Read story.
Friday, March 18, 2011
Beale’s Real Winter Deal
Pascale Beale publishes new cookbook, guest chefs at SpiritLand Read story.
Sunday, March 13, 2011
Petrini’s Crowns a Winner
Tri-tip and mushroom linguine wins spot on menu at grand reopening in Goleta. Read story.
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
Mmm … Pancakes
Area IHOPs will serve free pancakes on National Pancake Day to raise funds for the Children’s Miracle Network. Read story.
Monday, February 28, 2011
Whole Foods Adopts Animal Welfare Rating System
Global Animal Partnership supplies ratings for chicken, pork, beef Read story.
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Avant Wants You to Want It
The tasting and tapas spot introduces new chef and manager. Read story.
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Heart-ing Truffles and Vino
SB Winery and Jessica Foster combine to offer Valentine's Day weekend tasting. Read story.
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
Meals for a Mere $20.11
16 Santa Ynez Valley spots offer discounts as part of CA Restaurant Month. Read story.
Thursday, January 27, 2011
Red on Green
McGrath Farms grows delicious Ruby Streaks mustard greens. Read story.
Thursday, January 27, 2011
‘Film Feast’ Adds Foodie Lift to SBIFF
30 spots offer discounts as part of CA Restaurant Month. Read story.





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