- The Santa Barbara Independent

Drink By Madeline Slogoff | Mon Sep 28, 2026 | 4:30pm

100 Years of The Santa Barbara Botanic Garden

Sip and celebrate with cocktail collaborations all of October.

Business By Matt Kettmann | Wed Sep 02, 2026 | 10:50am

The Vintners Association delivered its first annual report on the new fundraising program to the county Board of Supervisors.

Drink By Tiana Molony | Fri Aug 14, 2026 | 10:13am

At Koehler Winery’s Dogs on the Lawn event, Nose of Justice invited pups to sample their own treats while raising money for Santa Barbara Humane.

Drink By Anya McCue | Wed Jul 15, 2026 | 1:30pm

Comedy benefit show at La Lieff Winery features animal adoptions and stand-up.

Drink By Matt Kettmann | Tue Jul 14, 2026 | 3:27pm

Artist-turned-winemaker Ashkahn Shahparnia is now selling his natural wines and fine stationery in Los Olivos.

Drink By Tiana Molony | Tue Jul 07, 2026 | 12:27pm

The Speakeasy at San Ysidro Ranch earns a place among the world’s best hotel bars in the 2026 ‘Forbes’ Travel Guide Star Awards.

Drink By Meaghan Clark Tiernan | Fri Jun 12, 2026 | 1:31pm

Grassini Gives Back announces 15th season of charitable giving with the goal to raise $50,000 for Teddy Bear Cancer Foundation.

Drink By Hana-Lee Sedgwick | Thu May 14, 2026 | 9:30am

The annual Peace of Mind fundraising walk benefitting One Mind and Mental Wellness Center returns on May 31.

Drink By Matt Kettmann | Wed May 06, 2026 | 3:56pm

There are bigger city vibes at this new downtown hotel, which would be the perfect headquarters for your next long wine country weekend.

Food & Drink By Leslie Dinaberg | Mon Mar 30, 2026 | 11:47am

Barista bragging rights go to Robert Bertha.