Wide-Screen Cuisine
The Second Annual Film Feast Comes to Town
Back for its second year, SBIFF’s Film Feast program features more than 25 restaurants, tasting rooms, and bars offering special deals — usually three-course specials, but sometimes even more elaborate affairs. It’s hard to highlight everyone, but here are five very different approaches worth checking out:
Adama Vegan Comfort Cuisine: The $24 “Like Chocolate for Elephants” menu features enchilada mole poblano o pipian (rice or quinoa versions). 428 Chapala St., (805) 560-1348, adamavegan.com.
Bistro 1111: A recent tasting featured a yummy starter: a Pacific crab cake with avocado relish, chipotle aioli, and citrus micro greens, just part of a delicious-sounding $38 three-course menu. 1111 E. Cabrillo Blvd., (805) 730-1111, santabarbara.hyatt.com.
Four Seasons Biltmore Bella Vista: Truly feast on Chef Alessandro Cartumini’s best: $49 for four courses that include veal or eggplant osso buco, rustic polenta, baby broccoli, and braising jus. 1260 Channel Dr., (805) 969-2261, fourseasons.com/santabarbara.
Mac’s Fish & Chip Shop: Want to get out faster and fishier? Here’s your chance with some clam chowder, fish ’n’ chips, mushy peas or slaw (be brave, go mushy!), and a glass of wine or a pint to hoist, all for less than $20. 503 State St., (805) 897-1160, macssb.com.
Olio e Limone: Italy, food, film: How can you go wrong? There are three options here: the two-course “La Strada” for $35, three-course “La Vita e Bella” for $45, or four-course “Cinema Paradiso” for $60. These menus feature mouth-watering concepts like pear “carpaccio” and pasta sampling. 17 W. Victoria St., (805)-899-2699, olioelimone.com.
For all the deals, see SBFilmFeast.com.
