Matt Kettmann, Author at The Santa Barbara Independent

Food By Matt Kettmann | Wed Nov 10, 2021 | 11:50am

Simple Feast Makes Plant-Based Meals Fancy and Fun

The Nordic meal delivery company is developing new menus for the American market in Santa Barbara.

Bottles & Barrels By Matt Kettmann | Tue Nov 09, 2021 | 11:20am

Actor Sunny Doench embarks on a second career and is serving her wine in Los Olivos.

Cover Story By Matt Kettmann | Wed Nov 03, 2021 | 8:35pm

Goleta farmer Jay Ruskey is fighting to make the bean business better for all.

Columns By Matt Kettmann | Fri Oct 29, 2021 | 4:43pm

A long-winded report from the frontlines of food and drink in the desert.

Full Belly Files By Matt Kettmann | Fri Oct 22, 2021 | 2:14pm

My initial thoughts on the multifaceted — and exciting — concept that will take over the Beachside Bar-Café.

Bottles & Barrels By Matt Kettmann | Wed Oct 20, 2021 | 10:30am

This new Santa Barbara County brand is slasher wine.

Food By Matt Kettmann | Tue Oct 19, 2021 | 11:51am

Sea Legs Santa Barbara will take the place of longtime tenant Beachside Bar-Café.

Downtown Business Spotlight By Matt Kettmann | Thu Oct 14, 2021 | 4:32pm

Join Matt Kettmann in conversation with Elaine & Alberto Morello and Guido Oppizzi in this week’s Downtown Business Spotlight.

Food & Drink By Matt Kettmann | Thu Oct 14, 2021 | 1:07pm

Learning about bugs with Garrigan Seafood Company before October 23 seafood celebration.

Food By Matt Kettmann | Wed Oct 13, 2021 | 11:54am

The California-leading $11.4 million in total sales came from the region’s commercial fleet in 2020.