Matt Kettmann, Author at The Santa Barbara Independent

Special Stories By Matt Kettmann | Wed Jan 26, 2022 | 5:10pm

Tai Chi Teachings of Master Yun

Santa Barbara is now home to this global master of the rare Wu Style.

Special Stories By Matt Kettmann | Wed Jan 26, 2022 | 4:25pm

How psychotherapist Rebecca Capps is handling increasing eating disorders and substance abuse.

Food & Drink By Matt Kettmann | Tue Jan 25, 2022 | 5:24pm

Enjoying two days of masked museums, iconic eats, and Hollywood hoteling.

Food By Matt Kettmann | Sat Jan 15, 2022 | 10:15am

The Abdulaziz family is serving Middle Eastern eats at Santa Ynez Billiards & Café.

Drink By Matt Kettmann | Mon Jan 10, 2022 | 9:45am

Here’s some advice on alcohol-free wines and beers to kick off your new year soberly.

Bottles & Barrels By Matt Kettmann | Sat Jan 08, 2022 | 12:03pm

Rich Lloyd is becoming a quick expert on the world of non-alcoholic beer.

Full Belly Files By Matt Kettmann | Sun Jan 02, 2022 | 10:55am

From shipwrecked wine to seaside dives.

Full Belly Files By Matt Kettmann | Sat Jan 01, 2022 | 10:40am

Why simplicity prevails in my kitchen, even if the cooking tool’s history is way more complicated than expected.

Full Belly Files By Matt Kettmann | Fri Dec 31, 2021 | 2:22pm

I looked back through a year of photos to create this list of memorable food & drink experiences from 2021.

Full Belly Files By Matt Kettmann | Thu Dec 30, 2021 | 11:28am

A brief history of my young seafood fears.