George Yatchisin, Author at The Santa Barbara Independent

Food & Drink By George Yatchisin | Mon Feb 24, 2020 | 4:27pm

Julia Child Honored by Casa Dorinda

Famous chef’s last residence celebrates Valentine’s Day, looks to S.B. Culinary Experience.

Food & Drink By George Yatchisin | Mon Dec 23, 2019 | 10:08am

Giuseppe Crisa builds pizza ovens for restaurants and backyards in Goleta workshop.

Food & Drink By George Yatchisin | Tue Dec 17, 2019 | 11:56am

Salvatore Cisaria crafts beautiful espresso machines in Buellton.

Food & Drink By George Yatchisin | Mon Nov 25, 2019 | 3:33pm

Acme Hospitality’s latest Funk Zone venture blends drinks with chef-driven menu.

Food & Drink By George Yatchisin | Tue Nov 19, 2019 | 6:37pm

Barbados-raised Chef Harold Welch serves island fare with global influences.

Food & Drink By George Yatchisin | Tue Oct 22, 2019 | 3:55pm

A review of the Refugio Ranch Barbareño 2014, a blend of syrah and petite sirah.

Food & Drink By George Yatchisin | Sun Oct 20, 2019 | 11:50am

Sushi|Bar will remain, but Phillip Frankland Lee and Margarita Kallas-Lee leave Montecito Inn.

Food & Drink By George Yatchisin | Mon Oct 14, 2019 | 3:25pm

Review of Babcock Winery Bright Fortune Cabernet Franc 2016.

Food & Drink By Matt Kettmann & George Yatchisin | Wed Aug 28, 2019 | 10:30pm

It’s our 10th annual ode to eating out in Santa Barbara.

News By George Yatchisin | Sun Aug 25, 2019 | 11:18am

Santa Barbara’s restaurant community is remembering the owner of Sly’s in Carpinteria, and former chef of Lucky’s and El Encanto.