Matt Kettmann, Author at The Santa Barbara Independent

Food By Matt Kettmann | Fri Feb 28, 2025 | 1:52pm

Clark’s Oyster Bar Comes to Coast Village Road

Restaurateur Larry McGuire expands from Austin, Aspen, and elsewhere to Montecito.

Cover Story By Matt Kettmann | Wed Feb 26, 2025 | 9:05pm

Could James Ontiveros be the most important man in West Coast wine?

Full Belly Files By Matt Kettmann | Wed Feb 26, 2025 | 12:26pm

My recent wine country romp hit Racines, Pars Fortuna, Pony Kitchen, Motley Crew Marketplace, and two hours with the inimitable Lane Tanner.

Drink By Matt Kettmann | Wed Feb 26, 2025 | 11:06am

The Santa Barbara Women Winemakers & Culinarians kick off annual celebration with tribute dinner on March 6.

Full Belly Files By Matt Kettmann | Wed Feb 19, 2025 | 12:00pm

I’m headed down to report on my first south-of-the-equator harvest; plus, SBIFF report, wine events to attend, and stories you may have missed.

Drink By Matt Kettmann | Fri Feb 14, 2025 | 2:54pm

The annual enological extravaganza will occupy the Ritz-Carlton Bacara from February 27 to March 1.

Full Belly Files By Matt Kettmann | Wed Feb 12, 2025 | 12:00pm

A jam-packed, seven-day stretch of Paso Robles, San Francisco, golf fundraisers, and great bites; plus, stories you may have missed.

Business By Matt Kettmann | Tue Feb 11, 2025 | 1:30pm

The supervisors’ unanimous vote establishes a 1 percent fee on winery sales to support regional marketing efforts.

Drink By Matt Kettmann | Sun Feb 09, 2025 | 12:00pm

Dave Potter, a pioneer of the Funk Zone wine scene, sets his sights on Ventura Avenue’s urban energy.

Food By Matt Kettmann | Thu Feb 06, 2025 | 1:45pm

Family runs the show at Capuno’s Lutong Bahay, where lines snake out the door.