http://www.independent.com/news/food_drink/The Santa Barbara Independent stories: Food & Drinken-usTue, 19 Mar 2019 15:03:57 -0700http://www.independent.com/news/2019/mar/19/return-santa-barbara-wine-futures/Alisal Ranch reviving important tasting tradition by hosting weekend of rare, unreleased wines. Matt KettmannTue, 19 Mar 2019 15:03:57 -0700http://www.independent.com/news/2019/mar/19/return-santa-barbara-wine-futures/http://www.independent.com/news/2019/mar/18/fontanafredda-barolo-2011/Review of the Fontanafredda Barolo Serralunga d’Alba 2011. George YatchisinMon, 18 Mar 2019 15:32:54 -0700http://www.independent.com/news/2019/mar/18/fontanafredda-barolo-2011/http://www.independent.com/news/2019/mar/18/celebrate-national-tamale-day-march-23/Santa Barbara’s Richard Lambert talks masa and more. Matt KettmannMon, 18 Mar 2019 14:49:22 -0700http://www.independent.com/news/2019/mar/18/celebrate-national-tamale-day-march-23/http://www.independent.com/news/2019/mar/12/drink-aisle-five/The Buzz Hive at Whole Foods takes the sting out of grocery shopping. Alex WardTue, 12 Mar 2019 13:09:56 -0700http://www.independent.com/news/2019/mar/12/drink-aisle-five/http://www.independent.com/news/2019/mar/12/margerum-syrah-2017/Review of Margerum Wine Company’s Los Olivos District Estate Syrah 2017. George YatchisinTue, 12 Mar 2019 13:06:10 -0700http://www.independent.com/news/2019/mar/12/margerum-syrah-2017/http://www.independent.com/news/2019/mar/12/juice-ranch-serves-positivity-and-passion/Scott Walker and Erin Gomez have grown their juicing empire to three South Coast locations. Danielle RiccardoTue, 12 Mar 2019 13:02:05 -0700http://www.independent.com/news/2019/mar/12/juice-ranch-serves-positivity-and-passion/http://www.independent.com/news/2019/mar/07/santa-barbara-public-market-welcomes-soul-cal-smok/Chefs Justin West and Jason Carter bring barbecue back to downtown. George YatchisinThu, 07 Mar 2019 12:14:31 -0800http://www.independent.com/news/2019/mar/07/santa-barbara-public-market-welcomes-soul-cal-smok/http://www.independent.com/news/2019/mar/06/women-winemakers-watch-kat-gaffney-and-mckenna-gia/March 8 dinner to toast Santa Barbara’s strong female flock of vintners. Matt KettmannWed, 06 Mar 2019 18:30:37 -0800http://www.independent.com/news/2019/mar/06/women-winemakers-watch-kat-gaffney-and-mckenna-gia/http://www.independent.com/news/2019/mar/05/did-worlds-best-restaurant-just-open-montecito/The Silver Bough breaks expectations in multi-course, meticulously crafted, $550 meal. Matt KettmannTue, 05 Mar 2019 13:30:37 -0800http://www.independent.com/news/2019/mar/05/did-worlds-best-restaurant-just-open-montecito/http://www.independent.com/news/2019/mar/04/chefs-corner-adam-shoebridge-helena-avenue-bakery/The North Carolina native is bringing upscale Southern cuisine to the Funk Zone. Bailey EmanuelsMon, 04 Mar 2019 16:26:16 -0800http://www.independent.com/news/2019/mar/04/chefs-corner-adam-shoebridge-helena-avenue-bakery/http://www.independent.com/news/2019/feb/27/get-hooked-brings-santa-barbara-channel-seafood-yo/New subscription service connects consumers with sustainable catches. Amelia BuckleyWed, 27 Feb 2019 15:05:46 -0800http://www.independent.com/news/2019/feb/27/get-hooked-brings-santa-barbara-channel-seafood-yo/http://www.independent.com/news/2019/feb/26/fess-parker-winery-celebrates-30-years/Family hosting anniversary dinner at World of Pinot Noir; plus more WOPN 2019 highlights. Matt KettmannTue, 26 Feb 2019 14:09:43 -0800http://www.independent.com/news/2019/feb/26/fess-parker-winery-celebrates-30-years/http://www.independent.com/news/2019/feb/20/santa-barbara-restaurant-week-forks-out-10-days-de/Sampling three of the 32 restaurants participating February 22-March 3. Matt KettmannWed, 20 Feb 2019 13:46:58 -0800http://www.independent.com/news/2019/feb/20/santa-barbara-restaurant-week-forks-out-10-days-de/http://www.independent.com/news/2019/feb/19/old-town-coffee-serves-cups-community/Rachel and Tim Ward focus on homegrown products at Goleta coffeehouse. Rebecca HorriganTue, 19 Feb 2019 18:00:00 -0800http://www.independent.com/news/2019/feb/19/old-town-coffee-serves-cups-community/http://www.independent.com/news/2019/feb/13/isla-vistas-sushiya-connects-student-her-korean-ro/The longtime sushi restaurant is owned by a Korean family. Hannah ParkWed, 13 Feb 2019 13:44:09 -0800http://www.independent.com/news/2019/feb/13/isla-vistas-sushiya-connects-student-her-korean-ro/http://www.independent.com/news/2019/feb/12/samsara-kunin-plant-wine-roots-goleta/Winemakers Matt Brady and Magan Eng on why the Good Land could be great for wine. Matt KettmannTue, 12 Feb 2019 16:57:58 -0800http://www.independent.com/news/2019/feb/12/samsara-kunin-plant-wine-roots-goleta/http://www.independent.com/news/2019/feb/11/curry-conquest-coast-village-road/The founders of Empty Bowl Noodle Bar bring Khao Kaeng’s upscale Thai to Montecito. Matt KettmannMon, 11 Feb 2019 15:56:40 -0800http://www.independent.com/news/2019/feb/11/curry-conquest-coast-village-road/http://www.independent.com/news/2019/feb/05/tully-serves-cocktails-and-community-santa-barbara/Regulars love the San Andres Street bar now run by Tanya Tully. Alex WardTue, 05 Feb 2019 12:50:18 -0800http://www.independent.com/news/2019/feb/05/tully-serves-cocktails-and-community-santa-barbara/http://www.independent.com/news/2019/feb/02/santa-barbaras-newest-garagiste-winemakers/Who’s pouring this weekend in Solvang at the Garagiste Festival’s Southern Exposure event. Matt KettmannSat, 02 Feb 2019 00:00:00 -0800http://www.independent.com/news/2019/feb/02/santa-barbaras-newest-garagiste-winemakers/http://www.independent.com/news/2019/feb/01/dinner-comes-renauds/The Montecito location is now an all-day bistro. George YatchisinFri, 01 Feb 2019 13:32:52 -0800http://www.independent.com/news/2019/feb/01/dinner-comes-renauds/