Matt Kettmann, Author at The Santa Barbara Independent

Cover Story By Matt Kettmann | Thu Apr 04, 2019 | 12:00am

Santa Barbara Loves Beer

Toasting our seaside suds with the first-ever Santa Barbara brewery guide.

Drink By Matt Kettmann | Wed Mar 27, 2019 | 6:06pm

Hawaiian-raised Jeremy Van Kralingen exploring many cultures in Santa Barbara institution.

Food By Matt Kettmann | Thu Mar 21, 2019 | 6:39pm

Veteran Los Angeles chefs Lauren Herman and Christina Olufson go fast casual on the Eastside.

Bottles & Barrels By Matt Kettmann | Tue Mar 19, 2019 | 3:17pm

Alisal Ranch reviving important tasting tradition by hosting weekend of rare, unreleased wines.

Outdoors By Matt Kettmann | Tue Mar 19, 2019 | 1:30pm

This close escape along Highway 1 features all to love about Central Coast.

Travel By Tyler Hayden & Matt Kettmann | Tue Mar 12, 2019 | 1:35pm

Rick Caruso’s ritzy Rosewood Miramar Beach opens in Montecito.

Drink By Matt Kettmann | Wed Mar 06, 2019 | 6:30pm

March 8 dinner to toast Santa Barbara’s strong female flock of vintners.

Food By Matt Kettmann | Tue Mar 05, 2019 | 1:30pm

The Silver Bough breaks expectations in multi-course, meticulously crafted, $550 meal.

Drink By Matt Kettmann | Tue Feb 26, 2019 | 2:09pm

Family hosting anniversary dinner at World of Pinot Noir; plus more WOPN 2019 highlights.

Food By Matt Kettmann | Wed Feb 20, 2019 | 1:46pm

Sampling three of the 32 restaurants participating February 22-March 3.