Matt Kettmann, Author at The Santa Barbara Independent

Full Belly Files By Matt Kettmann | Wed Dec 18, 2024 | 12:00pm

Full Belly Files | Ava Decker Glimmers On in Zach Gill Song

The 13-year-old cancer fighter is remembered at Jazz & Jingle fundraiser; plus, my behemoth restaurant group profile project and other stories you may have missed.

Business By Matt Kettmann | Tue Dec 17, 2024 | 4:55pm

Supervisors Allow Santa Barbara Wine BID to Move Forward

The county’s unanimous vote means cities decide next, with a January decision to follow.

Drink By Matt Kettmann | Thu Dec 12, 2024 | 2:40pm

Winemaker Kris Curran Dies

The renowned, trailblazing Santa Barbara County winemaker succumbed to cancer on December 11.

Cover Story By Matt Kettmann | Wed Dec 11, 2024 | 9:00pm

Santa Barbara’s Hospitality Game-Changers

This is how the Acme, Companion, and Good Lion restaurant groups changed our dining culture.

Full Belly Files By Matt Kettmann | Wed Dec 11, 2024 | 12:00pm

Full Belly Files | Foxen Canyon Memories and More Wine Country Cruising

A day trip to check in with Foxen Winery, Folded Hills, Alma Rosa, and Melville; plus, stories you may have missed.

Drink By Matt Kettmann | Wed Dec 04, 2024 | 11:26am

Dave Phinney Settles Into Santa Barbara’s Our Lady of Guadalupe Vineyard

California’s winemaking phenom focuses on pinot noir and chardonnay in the Sta. Rita Hills.

Full Belly Files By Matt Kettmann | Wed Nov 27, 2024 | 12:00pm

Full Belly Files | Solving a Grape Mystery in Goleta

Nationwide experts interested in old vine near the historic San Jose Winery; plus, Mad Crush book about Saucelito Canyon harvest is re-released; and stories you may have missed.