At the mountains of gladness For more info on Figueroa Mountain Brewing Co., visit figmtnbrew.com. The California-based brewery’s tasting rooms are located in Buellton, Los Olivos, Santa Barbara, and Westlake Village. reating the right flavors that mirrored the distinct attributes of an IPA in Figueroa Mountain Brewing Co.’s first nonalcoholic beverage proved to be both […]
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Take a tour of Indo-Chinese cooking through Calcutta’s iconic Bar-B-Q restaurant
Around the world Visiting Calcutta? Check out Bar-B-Q. Call +91 (033) 3028-8689 to reserve a table, or walk into the restaurant on 47 Park St., Calcutta, from noon until 10:45 p.m. on weekdays, and until 11 p.m. on weekends. My love for regional Chinese food is insatiable and never-ending. I’ve demolished fair portions of it […]
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Liquid Gravity launches new taproom in Old Town Orcutt
Go with the flow For more info on Liquid Gravity’s new taproom in Old Town Orcutt, visit liquidgravitybrewing.com or follow the brewery on Instagram, @liquidgravitybrewingco. The taproom is located at 156 Broadway St., suite F, Orcutt. The venue is open Tuesday through Thursday, from noon to 9 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays, from noon to 10 […]
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French Fries in Arroyo Grande is a fiery beacon to french fry fans
When customers approach the front counter of French Fries in Arroyo Grande, they’ll find a list of 10 different french fry styles to choose from: shoestring, crinkle, wedge, sidewinder, waffle, curly, seashore, steak, sweet potato, and tater tots. There are also dozens of topping options to pick from, including chili, pulled pork, carne asada, cheese curds, poutine gravy, bacon, guacamole, nacho cheese, and much more.
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The Central Coast is abloom with California’s favorite superfood
Get your green gems Support Central Coast growers at local farmers’ markets and shops, and learn more about California avocados—including history, storage tips, nutrition facts, and recipes—at californiaavocado.com. Try Hass avocados from oceanbreezefarms.com and avocado-inspired dishes at hotelslo.com. The estimated 257 million pounds of avocados California will produce this season are hitting store shelves and […]
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Celebrate the olive
Los Olivos pays homage to its namesake with the Jazz and Olive Festival in June
All that jazz Find out more about the 17th annual Los Olivos Jazz and Olive Festival at jazzandolivefestival.org. The upcoming festival is hosted by the Los Olivos Rotary Club and will be held on Saturday, June 10, at Lavinia Campbell Park, located at 2398 Alamo Pintado Ave., Los Olivos. The olive-themed appetizers at an upcoming […]
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Pop-up tasting room in Los Olivos showcases optik wines
Pop in at the pop-up For more info on optik wines, visit optikwines.com. The brand’s pop-up tasting room will remain open through August and is located at 2963 Grand Ave., Los Olivos. The venue is open every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from noon to 6 p.m. Call (805) 318-6640 for additional details. The Miller Wine […]
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The family behind Nena’s Kitchen opens first brick-and-mortar location
Kitchen tidbits Call (805) 934-4001 for more info on Nena’s Kitchen, located at 4869 S. Bradley Road, unit 122, Orcutt. The restaurant is open Tuesday through Friday, from 10:30 a.m. to 8 p.m., and on Saturdays and Sundays, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. For more details, visit the eatery’s Facebook page. Locally known for […]
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Los Alamos Flea highlights sustainable winemakers and farms with vendor event and documentary screening
Flea with glee Find out more about the Los Alamos Flea at losalamosflea.com. The three-day festival will be held in Los Alamos Friday, May 5, through Sunday, May 7. Proceeds raised during the festival will support the IRL Arts Foundation. For more details on the local nonprofit, visit irlaf.org. More than a dozen local winemakers […]
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The Victor champions barbecue, brunch, and more in Santa Ynez
Wish it was Sunday Call (805) 695-2999 or visit thevictor.us for more info on The Victor, located at 3631 Sagunto St., Santa Ynez. The restaurant will debut its Sunday brunch service on April 30. The ceviche found at The Victor, as part of the Santa Ynez restaurant’s new spring menu, is served with a playful […]
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S.Y. Kitchen enlists Tuscan chef, vintners for multi-course dinner event
A taste of Tuscany Call (805) 691-9794 or visit sykitchen.com for more info on S.Y. Kitchen’s upcoming Tuscan wine paired-dinner, scheduled for Wednesday, April 26, at 6 p.m. Dinner reservations are required, as seating is limited. Admission to the event is $250 per person (not including tax or gratuity). S.Y. Kitchen is located at 1110 […]
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Cambria Estate Winery celebrates tasting room and facility renovations
There’s an 80-mile stretch between Cambria Estate Winery and the coastal village it’s often mistakenly associated with. Located on Chardonnay Lane in the Santa Maria Valley, the renowned winery was co-founded in 1986 by vintners Barbara Banke and Jess Jackson, who chose the name Cambria as a reference to their Welsh heritage, the estate’s winemaker […]
