Court of Master Sommeliers’ First-Ever Women’s Symposium Brings Somms From Around the Globe to Santa Barbara Wine Country
Top wine professionals from around the world gather to learn, network, and inspire.
Author: Vanessa Vin
Corazón Comedor Brings Mother-and-Son Magic to Santa Barbara
Ramon Velazquez enlists his mom, Imelda Saldivar-Hernandez, to help with his homestyle restaurant in downtown Santa Barbara.
Good Land Wine Shop’s Central Coast Focus
Music producer Doug Trantow is now mixing up artisan wines from Santa Barbara and Paso Robles.
Chef Cameron Ingle Emphasizes Pico’s Farm-to-Table Format
This young veteran of America’s top kitchens brings his visions to the Los Alamos General Store.
Farm-to-Bar Bartender Shaun Belway Still Foraging at Santa Barbara’s Wildcat 11 Years Later
Wildcat’s Shaun Belway’s farm-to-bar cocktails feature foraged ingredients.
Santa Ynez Valley’s Iris Rideau’s Inspiring Life Story
New book by barrier-breaking winemaker: ‘From WHITE to BLACK: One Life Between Two Worlds.’
Explore Central Coast Camping on HipCamp
Search for outdoor accommodations around Santa Barbara County.
Java Station Celebrates Pride Month
The Noleta coffee shop’s mostly queer, all-female staff is hoisting rainbow flags and pouring special drinks all month.
Bar Le Côte’s Luis Gomez Cooks Cultural Comfort Food
The chef is making his mark in Los Olivos and beyond with his Gomez y Gomez street-style taco pop-up.
Finding a Home in The Hue Society
One woman of color’s wine journey, from Westside Santa Barbara to Napa and back.