- The Santa Barbara Independent

Drink By Matt Kettmann | Wed Dec 15, 2021 | 10:43am

Sideyard Shrubs Turns Fruit Waste into Sour Sippers

Sarah Bourke’s fruit-infused vinegar company takes root in Santa Barbara.

Drink By Indy Staff | Mon Dec 13, 2021 | 10:03am

The Santa Barbara County winery is matching up to $50,000 in donations to build an inclusive playground.

Drink By Matt Kettmann | Sat Dec 11, 2021 | 9:44am

Holiday-themed decor and drinks dominate in the Santa Barbara Funk Zone’s pop-up bar.

Bottles & Barrels By Matt Kettmann | Mon Dec 06, 2021 | 12:19pm

The new owners are embracing the legacies of Fiddlestix Vineyard and Buttonwood Farm & Winery.

Drink By Matt Kettmann | Sun Nov 21, 2021 | 10:28am

The Ventura brewery and Santa Ynez Valley winery have created a “sangria-style kettle sour.”

Drink By Matt Kettmann | Sat Nov 20, 2021 | 11:42am

Santa Barbara–raised sommelier and restaurateur Matthew Kaner stars in a new cooking show.

Bottles & Barrels By Matt Kettmann | Sun Nov 14, 2021 | 10:59am

Doug Margerum shares 18 vintages of his signature red Rhône blend.

Bottles & Barrels By Matt Kettmann | Tue Nov 09, 2021 | 11:20am

Actor Sunny Doench embarks on a second career and is serving her wine in Los Olivos.

Cover Story By Matt Kettmann | Wed Nov 03, 2021 | 8:35pm

Goleta farmer Jay Ruskey is fighting to make the bean business better for all.

Drink By Rebecca Horrigan | Mon Nov 01, 2021 | 3:10pm

New owner Ron Batdorf puts a sleek spin on this historic Old Town Goleta watering hole.