George Yatchisin, Author at The Santa Barbara Independent

Drink By George Yatchisin | Wed Jan 28, 2026 | 3:52pm

The Cool Cats Keep Coming for Good Lion Hospitality

The Lion’s Tale and Jaguar Moon bring a shot of London glam and tropical Yucatán to the 805.

Food By George Yatchisin | Wed Jan 28, 2026 | 9:17am

Little Dom’s Seafood’s seasonal brunch menu dazzles with a taste of Santa Barbara’s most unique sea creatures, plus the flavors of New Orleans.

Books By George Yatchisin | Sun Dec 28, 2025 | 11:50am

A surreal debut novel casting our world in a compelling new mold.

Books By George Yatchisin | Fri Dec 19, 2025 | 3:15pm

Essays from the provocative, prickly, well-informed mind of the renowned film director.

Food By George Yatchisin | Fri Dec 05, 2025 | 12:19pm

Get ah-mazed at Amasa, the newest restaurant from the Barbareño team.

Books By George Yatchisin | Tue Nov 25, 2025 | 1:35pm

Essays reflecting on the influence of George Orwell pepper this book by noted writer/journalist/activist.

Food & Drink By George Yatchisin | Mon Nov 24, 2025 | 3:02pm

High Seas and Dom’s Taverna take any pretension out of Paella Night.

Books By George Yatchisin | Fri Oct 31, 2025 | 10:43am

Five sisters, a small village, and neighbors who insist they can turn into dogs populate this novel set in 18th century England.

Food By George Yatchisin | Fri Oct 17, 2025 | 1:20pm

Chef Rodrigo Rivera-Río of the Michelin-starred Koli brings his artistry to culinary series.

Books By George Yatchisin | Tue Oct 14, 2025 | 9:24am

A revered critic writes about why he writes.