- The Santa Barbara Independent

Food By Matt Kettmann | Mon Dec 30, 2024 | 1:52pm

La Cantina Fills Mexican Niche in Noleta

Chris Chiarappa’s latest opening serves cocktails and camarones alongside sports.

Food By George Yatchisin | Mon Dec 30, 2024 | 1:09pm

Yona Redz gets a seafood sister and a new location in State Street’s arts district.

Food By Rebecca Horrigan | Thu Dec 19, 2024 | 4:30pm

“The only way to achieve greatness in food is to respect the environment, animal welfare, and health,” says Executive Chef Massimo Falsini.

Business By Matt Kettmann | Tue Dec 17, 2024 | 4:55pm

The county’s unanimous vote means cities decide next, with a January decision to follow.

Drink By Madeline Slogoff | Fri Dec 13, 2024 | 2:32pm

The Speakeasy at Plow & Angel, La Paloma Café, and Dusk Bar reveal special drink offerings.

Food By George Yatchisin | Fri Dec 13, 2024 | 8:34am

“If you feed them, they will come” is the mantra for Etty’s Jewish Deli & Bakery at the Jewish Federation of Greater Santa Barbara.

Drink By Matt Kettmann | Thu Dec 12, 2024 | 2:40pm

The renowned, trailblazing Santa Barbara County winemaker succumbed to cancer on December 11.

Food By Leslie Dinaberg | Thu Dec 12, 2024 | 2:17pm

Collaborations with Martinelli’s, Genghis Cohen, and more keep the scoops of joy coming.

Cover Story By Matt Kettmann | Wed Dec 11, 2024 | 9:00pm

This is how the Acme, Companion, and Good Lion restaurant groups changed our dining culture.

Business By Ryan P. Cruz | Mon Dec 09, 2024 | 2:42pm

Story poles go up for Surfliner Inn; The Palms restaurant is approved; and Linden Square is set to open in 2025.