Matt Kettmann, Author at The Santa Barbara Independent

Living By Matt Kettmann | Tue Nov 19, 2019 | 10:00am

Seriously Seeking Sunflowers

For such a cheery-looking, smile-invoking plant, the sunflower is a rather complex, even confusing slice of nature. For starters, it’s

Outdoors By Matt Kettmann | Mon Nov 18, 2019 | 3:20pm

Louie Schwartzberg’s beautiful documentary reveals deep history, modern medicine, and more.

Food By Matt Kettmann | Wed Nov 13, 2019 | 10:30pm

Chef Conrad Gonzales’s corn-growing project flexes new farm-to-table muscles.

Food By Matt Kettmann | Wed Oct 30, 2019 | 8:00am

Her “Field Office” is just one of many original labels adorning fundraising wines.

Food By Matt Kettmann | Fri Oct 25, 2019 | 1:59pm

Four Seasons chefs Erik Anderson and Michael Patria serving special menu until November 16.

Drink By Matt Kettmann | Wed Oct 23, 2019 | 10:30pm

Joye Emmens’s novel concerns love affair set between the Santa Ynez Valley and South of France.

Food By Matt Kettmann | Mon Oct 21, 2019 | 4:33pm

Forager Christopher Nyerges leads workshop in Ojai on November 2.

Sip This By Matt Kettmann | Tue Oct 15, 2019 | 6:33pm

Clinton Kyle Hollister celebrates family history and horticulture.

Business By Matt Kettmann | Tue Oct 15, 2019 | 5:15pm

The Bear and Star, one of the Central Coast’s most ardent attempts at true ranch-to-table cuisine, will be closing at

Food By Matt Kettmann | Tue Oct 15, 2019 | 1:50pm

The Los Angeles–based Aussie chef hits Santa Barbara and points north as part of new PBS series.