Magic Castle’s Milt Larsen Has Died
The founder of The Magic Castle in Hollywood was a Santa Barbara resident for many years.
Author: Matt Kettmann
Turning Wine Grape Waste into Dessert
Chardonnay pomace from Jackson Family Wines in the Santa Maria Valley and beyond give Vine to Bar chocolates a nutritional kick.
Full Belly Files | Artificial Intelligence Wrote This
This newsletter is, in part, brought to you by ChatGPT; plus, events this weekend and stories you may have missed.
Oat Bakery Expands to Old Town Goleta
Louise and Lou Fontana are continuing to spread Danish bread culture by expanding from retail to wholesale.
Full Belly Files | Rocky Mountain Highs, and a Low, in Colorado
Good eats at Denver’s Chez Maggy, Boulder’s Frasca and Santo, and the Stanley Hotel in Estes Park; plus, upcoming wine tastings and stories you may have missed.
Behind the Scenes of Santa Barbara Wines
The Santa Barbara Vintners are hosting panels on appellations, top-tier cabernet sauvignon, and sparkling wine with pizza.
Celebrating the Spirit of Julia Child
The Taste of Santa Barbara is hosting a week-long series of food and drink experiences.
The Mother-Son Masterminds Behind Terre et Sang
Duncan and Dalita Harmon are now serving powerful, elegant wines in their new Los Olivos tasting room.
Cooking Classes for All at Apples to Zucchini
This is where Santa Barbara’s kids and adults are learning to shop, cook, and eat well.
Full Belly Files | What’s Up at Goleta Beach?
A quick update on the slow-moving redevelopment of the former Beachside Cafe; plus, your chance to visit Bien Nacido Vineyard is coming soon, and stories you may have missed.