Food & Drink
Learning and Liking
In first-ever series of office tastings, The Independent’s staff tries and talks wine. Read story.
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
The 2010 Foodies
The Independent's new culinary awards celebrate the delicious side of Santa Barbara. Read story.
Thursday, September 30, 2010
Second Bite at the Savoy Apple
Savoy Café returns to Figueroa Street. Read story.
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
Café Buenos Aires
A cosmopolitan spot for an eclectic fusion of Argentinean and Latin American flavors. Read story.
Monday, June 7, 2010
Never Too Many Cooks in the Kitchen
Vincent Vanhecke leads a culinary dream team for homeless teen benefit. Read story.
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
Developing a Yen for Yen Ching
The old-time Chinese restaurant goes beyond its buffet. Read story.
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
The Winehound Sells Wines Before Their Time
Santa Barbara County Wine Futures expands to the DoubleTree Resort. Read story.
Friday, April 9, 2010
All Together Now
Santa Barbara County Vintners Festival shows off entire region in one day. Read story.
Thursday, April 8, 2010
Produce from the Peace Barn
Classic organic farming thrives in Gaviota. Read story.
Monday, March 29, 2010
Teens in Toques
City youth program gets kids in the kitchen and out in the culinary world. Read story.
Thursday, March 25, 2010
Y Soup?
Soup de l’YMCA’s “Soup-Off” raises funds and tickles taste buds. Read story.
Sunday, March 14, 2010
La Super Rica Taqueria
The acclaimed taqueria is dedicated to fresh handmade Mexican food. Read story.
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Far from Passé at El Paseo
Chef Alex Castillo revives the historic Santa Barbara restaurant. Read story.
Thursday, March 4, 2010
Ship Shape Chefs Set Sail
Michael Hutchings and Christine Dahl star on a culinary cruise around Italy. Read story.
Thursday, February 18, 2010
A Bagel Baker Is Born
Alex Weinstein, UCSB grad, offers the ultimate bagel. Read story.





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