By Caleb Wiseblood
When cabin fever strikes, as it did for countless locals who sheltered in place during the pandemic, it’s natural to fixate on a new hobby or two. For one Orcutt couple, more time at home led to the creation of Woven Coffee Roasters...
T’s Red Tacos is a tasty treasure trove in Pismo Beach
Birchwood Nipomo beer garden and nursery pairs competing locals’ mac and cheese recipes with brews on tap
World of Pinot Noir celebrates vintners’ varying approaches to making wine from the same grape
Slide on over to Cafe DeVille for sliders during pop-ups and it upcoming grand opening
Casa Dumetz founder discusses early ties with two local, long-standing wine traditions
New tasting room in Los Olivos showcases Donnachadh Family Wines, made with grapes from their Sta. Rita Hills vineyards
Take advantage of this year’s $20.24 specials with local Dine Out Santa Maria Style promo
New funding helps food access, gardening project grow in Cuyama
Obliterate your comfort food cravings at Savory & Sweet Eats
Hanna’s dishes out Mexican fusion in Arroyo Grande
New local outlets for lunch, dinner, dessert, and wine dominate 2023
Get the inside scoop on Orcutt Ice Cream Kitchen
A Santa Barbara County-based project aims to research the native plant and its local economic prospects
By Matt Kettmann
Woodin You Like to Party caters local events, gets festive with holiday charcuterie boards
Ten wineries participate in two-day festival, Christmas on the Trail
Thai Hut satisfies cravings with raving region-wide acclaim
Mother Shuckers is Nipomo’s prime seafood joint, specializing in oysters and a good time
By Bulbul Rajagopal
Kings Carey’s inaugural tasting room flourishes in Solvang
The Barn at The Hilt Estate launches fall tasting opportunities, happy hour program
Humdinger Brewing and the Five Cities firefighters union pour a new beer to help local homeless agency
Boundary lines: Santa Barbara and SLO counties work together to address Santa Maria Riverbed homeless encampments
By Samantha Herrera
The Santa Maria Valley Discovery Museum hosts its annual Kite Festival for families to spend time together
By Taylor O'Connor
Firedance Academy showcases Irish dance at Buellton Wine and Chili Festival