How much of your favorite food do you think you could eat during one sitting? If you’re a fan of competitive eating, a popular event that’s gained steam over the years, you might have a chance to put your skills to the test. From Sept. 15 through 18, Raina Huang, a rising YouTube star in […]
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Brunch munch: Kay’s Orcutt Country Kitchen is the go-to brunch spot
They used to say breakfast is the most important meal of the day. I’d like to update that adage. I think brunch is the most important and best meal of the day. And in the Santa Maria Valley, one of my favorite brunch spots is Kay’s Orcutt Country Kitchen. Kay’s has a wonderful and long […]
Storm into Norman: Norman at the Skyview Los Alamos Hotel is a must-see
By now you’re probably familiar with all the restaurants and wine bars Los Alamos has to offer on Bell Street. But now it’s time to look on the other side of the highway. On the east side of Highway 101, at the top of a short steep drive, sits Norman, the restaurant housed in the […]
Community theater group launches in Orcutt
Community theater may have a new home in Orcutt. If the people behind the Orcutt Community Theatre group have their way, it will eventually be a permanent fixture in town, performing several diverse shows every year. For now, the group, which includes comedian and ventriloquist Lezlie Thoroddsson, is trying to raise funds to get the […]

