Full Belly Files | Matt Kettmann’s Food Newsletter Is Back!
Here’s a hefty roundup of my summer excursions in the two-plus months that I took a break from this column.
Recent Stories
What to Sip at Santa Barbara Vintners Festival 2022
The 38th annual tasting returns to Solvang after a two-year COVID hiatus.
Original Owners Selling the Brewhouse
A goodbye Oktoberfest is being planned as the popular Santa Barbara brewpub near West Beach changes hands.
Yvon Chouinard Gives Ventura-Based Patagonia Away
The founder of the clothing and apparel company donated $3 billion to environmental causes.
Support the Friendship Paddle for Chris Potter
The recipient of the 20th annual ocean fundraiser is renowned Santa Barbara plein air artist.
D’Alfonso-Curran Elevates Science Over Tradition
Talking enzymes with Santa Barbara County winemaker power couple Bruno D’Alfonso and Kris Curran.
Colette Cosentino Decorates Artiste Wines
There’s a September 9 release part of these art-adorned bottles of sparkling rosé and chardonnay.
Lawsuit Filed Over Goleta Beach Restaurant
Sea Legs founder Alicia Whitney is suing the current development team of Omar Khashen and Joe Diggs for breach of contract and fraud.
Goleta Beach Restaurant Project Update
The simple remodel that was expected grew into a significant rebuild; opening now expected in 2023.
Drake Whitcraft Revives His Dad’s Legacy
From pioneer winemaking father to vanguard son in Santa Barbara.
