• Florianos 805 has excellent tacos, burgers, and more, but their ceviche (picture) is pretty incredible, too. Try it out at 1129 N. H St., Lompoc.
• Rancho San Julian’s Pumpkin Patch is now open Monday through Friday from 3 to 6 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays from noon to 5 p.m. The ranch store is located at 6000 San Julian Road, Lompoc. Call 729-3303 for more info.
• Teardrop tomatoes are in season now and you can get some through one of Babe Farms’ local distributors. Available in yellow (a little sweeter flavor) or red, they go great with pastas, salads, or just as a snack. To find out where to get them, contact 925-4144.
This article appears in Oct 12-19, 2017.