- The Santa Barbara Independent

Drink By Matt Kettmann | Thu Jul 16, 2026 | 11:23am

Is Txiki the Drink of the Summer?

Cambria Winery’s new txakolina-inspired release Is full of fizzy fun.

Food & Drink By Matt Kettmann | Thu Jul 16, 2026 | 11:09am

Tickets sell out early for many of the dinners, tastings, and activities happening October 1 to 4.

Drink By Leslie Dinaberg | Wed Jul 15, 2026 | 3:33pm

Warbringer “Cowboy” Edition Mesquite Smoked Southwest Bourbon is a partnership with UFC Hall of Famer Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone.

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 Bob Wesley | Mon Jul 13, 2026 | 3:03pm

Tracking Sashi Moorman through labels, valleys, and one closing office door.

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 | Thu Jul 02, 2026 | 3:24pm

Chalk artist Elisa Jay creates seasonally changing masterpieces at the Hilt Estate in Lompoc.

Food By Leslie Dinaberg | Thu Jul 02, 2026 | 11:08am

The 100th location of the fast-casual chain is now open at Santa Barbara’s La Cumbre Plaza.

Drink By Anya McCue | Wed Jul 01, 2026 | 9:30am

Former cannabis executive has a new line of powdered wellness drinks.