Matt Kettmann, Author at The Santa Barbara Independent

Eat This By Matt Kettmann | Thu Feb 06, 2025 | 10:28am

Masala Spice’s Soufiya Paneer Tikka

Here’s to the payoff of trying something new.

Full Belly Files By Matt Kettmann | Wed Feb 05, 2025 | 10:15am

Full Belly Files | Goleta Menu Gems and My Ayoh! Mayo Adventure

Highlights from Masala Spice and the happy hour at SB Fish Market; plus, my Ayoh mayo adventures, and stories that you may have missed.

Full Belly Files By Matt Kettmann | Wed Jan 29, 2025 | 12:00pm

Full Belly Files | Montecito Money Makes Pub Crawl Possible

With Bar Lou, Clark’s, and Lion’s Tale added to the mix, now you can make a night of cruising Coast Village Road; plus, some stories you may have missed.

Drink By Matt Kettmann | Fri Jan 24, 2025 | 2:25pm

Tabalipa Wine Co. Inherits Santa Ynez Valley Legacy

Paula Tabalipa and Michael Greenberg, who’ll be pouring at the Garagiste Wine Festival, breathe “Living Life” into historic Hampton Vineyard.

Business By Matt Kettmann | Thu Jan 23, 2025 | 4:06pm

Lompoc Opts Out of Wine Country [Corrected]

The members voted 2-1 in favor of countywide assessment but needed three votes to pass.

Food By Matt Kettmann | Wed Jan 22, 2025 | 6:29pm

Mediterranean Meets Montecito at Bar Lou

Little Dom’s Seafood squad brings South of France vibes to Coast Village Road.

Full Belly Files By Matt Kettmann | Wed Jan 22, 2025 | 10:00am

Full Belly Files | When Red Grapes Become White Wines

In the vein of still-rare pinot noir blancs, Thacher Winery turns cinsaut into a white wine; plus, highlights from last weekend’s June Mountain adventure.