Eats

Dine in, take out Capuno’s Lutong Bahay is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner Wednesday to Saturday from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. at 2025 S. Broadway, suite B, in Santa Maria. Eat there, take it to go, or order catering for your event. Find a menu […]

Best of the fest For more info on Solvang’s Danish Days happenings, including the aebleskiver eating contest, visit solvangdanishdays.org. This year’s festival runs from Friday, Sept. 20, to Sunday, Sept. 22, with various events in downtown Solvang. The aebleskiver eating contest will take place on Saturday, Sept. 21, and Sunday, Sept. 22, at 11:30 a.m. […]

Pairings galore For more info on Thacher Winery and Carhartt Family Wines, visit thacherwinery.com and carharttfamilywines.com, respectively. Admission to the two wineries’ upcoming collaborative winemaker dinner in Paso Robles on Saturday, Oct. 5, ranges between $250 and $300 (plus tax). Owls often perch near the high ceiling of a historic barn where two birds of […]

For pours and produce Talley Vineyards, located at 3031 Lopez Drive in Arroyo Grande, is open daily from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Reservations are recommended. For more details, visit talleyvineyards.com and follow the winery on Instagram and Facebook @talleyvineyards. To learn more about Talley Farms’ pickup and delivery options for fresh produce, visit talleyfarmsbox.com. […]

Fry parking Visit spudstreetinc.com for more info on Spud Street, based in Santa Maria and surrounding areas. For updates on the local food truck’s weekly pop-up locations, follow Spud Street on Instagram, @spudstreet, or text the word “schedule” to (820) 500-7783. One of the Santa Maria Valley’s newest food trucks is a well-oiled machine with […]

Wine and dine Call (805) 686-2603 or visit roblarwinery.com for more info on Executive Chef Terri Buzzard’s seasonal menus at Roblar Winery, located at 3010 Roblar Ave., Santa Ynez. While bringing some fresh and exciting additions to Roblar Winery’s brunch, lunch, and dinner menus, the Santa Ynez staple’s new executive chef has some old habits […]

Smooth moves Visit hyggebobatands.com for more info on Hygge Boba Tea and Smoothies, located at 1665 Copenhagen Drive, Solvang. The shop is open Sunday through Thursday, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Friday through Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. One Las Vegas resident’s decision to shift careers and buy a boba shop […]

Enjoy your stay Visit vinlandhotelandlounge.com for more info on the V Lounge, located inside the Vinland Hotel, at 1455 Mission Drive, Solvang. The lounge’s menu features appetizers, desserts, craft cocktails, beer, and wine, and is open to hotel guests and the public.  A handful of luxury suites at the hotel are sponsored by local wineries […]

Intimate inspirations Visit inspireddiningevents.com for more info on Don Carr’s private chef experience services. The unparalleled bliss that comes with enjoying a gourmet meal without lifting a finger or washing a single dish isn’t restricted to those who dine out, thanks to private chefs like longtime local Don Carr. “We’re basically a traveling restaurant,” Carr […]

Wines that spark Visit staritahills.com for more info on the Sta. Rita Hills Wine Alliance and its upcoming Wine and Fire 2024 program, with events happening Aug. 15 through 18. Leos aren’t the only fire signs worth celebrating this August, as several local venues fall under the banner of Wine and Fire 2024.  Hosted by […]

No paint, no gain Visit coteofpaintwine.com to find out more about Cote of Paint, bottled at Dragonette Cellars in Buellton with fruit sourced from multiple vineyards based in Santa Barbara County. One of the Santa Ynez Valley’s youngest wine brands launched in February but will wait until 2028 to celebrate its first anniversary.  The two […]