- The Santa Barbara Independent

Food By Ingrid Bostrom | Mon Oct 05, 2026 | 5:04pm

Carpinteria Hosts a Lively Scene of Avocado Green

An insider’s take on a favorite community festival.

Food By Madeline Slogoff | Tue Sep 29, 2026 | 9:42am

40 fun facts to celebrate 40 years of the California Avocado Festival.

Fiesta By Xavier Pereyra | Wed Aug 05, 2026 | 8:00pm

The “Indy” art director takes a bite into his Fiesta family history.

Food By Izadora Hamm | Mon Sep 22, 2025 | 4:36pm

Elizabeth Poett’s The Ranch Table hosts October 11 fundraiser to launch Farm-to-Foodbank initiative.

Food By Hana-Lee Sedgwick | Fri Sep 19, 2025 | 3:56pm

The husband-and-wife-owned boulangerie celebrates 10 years of bringing French baked goods to Santa Barbara.

Food By Indy Staff | Fri Apr 04, 2025 | 3:25pm

Enjoy eats, drinks, music, and garden vibes while supporting Santa Barbara journalism on April 12.

Business By Elijah Valerjev | Thu Jan 30, 2025 | 1:13pm

After three decades serving hearty meals, owner Laura Knight says goodbye from the Italian comfort-food spot.

Announcement By Chabad of S. Barbara | Fri Jan 17, 2025 | 11:31am

In a world that so desperately needs extra light and love, a Challah Baking party aims to spread just that!

Food & Drink By Lauren Chiou | Thu Sep 19, 2024 | 3:59pm

Belle Hahn and Alice Waters partnered for a Montecito fundraising dinner for school supported agriculture advocacy in Washington, D.C.

Food & Drink By Michael Delgado | Wed Sep 04, 2024 | 9:00pm

Some of Santa Barbara County’s top wine, cheese, and culinary experts come together to sip, savor, and share their knowledge.