Matt Kettmann, Author at The Santa Barbara Independent

Full Belly Files By Matt Kettmann | Thu Apr 21, 2022 | 9:21am

Full Belly Files: California Agave Spirit Producers Band Together

Here’s an update on the continued momentum of agave spirits in California.

Food & Drink By Matt Kettmann | Wed Apr 20, 2022 | 9:02am

Alberto Morello holds court in his latest Italian restaurant in downtown Santa Barbara.

Food By Matt Kettmann | Tue Apr 19, 2022 | 9:23am

Elizabeth Osterman-Brown combines sustainable farming with personal passions.

Drink By Matt Kettmann | Sun Apr 17, 2022 | 8:53am

Council formed, legislation setting standards in Sacramento.

The Cannabis Corner By Charles Donelan & Matt Kettmann | Thu Apr 14, 2022 | 9:35am

Santa Barbara celebrates 4/20.

Cannabis By Matt Kettmann | Sun Apr 10, 2022 | 10:24am

Music, art, activations, and barbecue at the Farmacy’s 4/20 event.

Bottles & Barrels By Matt Kettmann | Sun Apr 10, 2022 | 9:04am

Kirk Wiles grows his family’s wine brand from Virginia to Santa Barbara’s Funk Zone.

Cannabis By Matt Kettmann | Sat Apr 09, 2022 | 10:13am

Live resin diamonds add potency to county-raised cannabis.

Full Belly Files By Matt Kettmann | Thu Apr 07, 2022 | 9:32am

Here are a few food & drink highlights from last week’s trip to Three Rivers and Wawona.

Food By Matt Kettmann | Mon Apr 04, 2022 | 11:25am

Two vegetarians declare 4 Eggs & Pizza as the best maker of this Vietnamese sandwich.