Test Pilot Cocktail
Brandon Reynolds Ristaino, previously with Del Monte Speakeasy in Venice Beach, and wife Misty Orman-Ristaino first boosted Santa Barbara’s cocktail scene with The Good Lion. The couple added Test Pilot tiki bar to the...
Downey’s Duck [CLOSED]
At Downey’s is a seasonal Santa Barbara institution that dates to 1982 on State Street. Chef John Downey and wife/front of house partner Liz present seasonal dishes with local ingredients in a classy setting...
Yoichi’s Sashimi
For awhile, Viticole Wine founder Brian McClintic MS had been telling me that Yoichi’s is Santa Barbara’s best restaurant. Since I trust him, I bookmarked Yoichi’s and hopped for an opportunity to go. Finally,...
Corazon Cocina Sal de Mar
Santa Barbara Public Market debuted fairly recently, in April 2014, but the food hall has already entered stage two of its development. Many first generation food and drink vendors in this potential Santa Barbara...
Interview: chef Justin West (Julienne + Wildwood Kitchen)
Justin West started cooking by age 11 in his father’s five restaurants in Eugene, Oregon. He committed to the restaurant world at an early age. He met Emma, his wife and front of house...
Interview: Kris Parker (Third Window Brewing)
Kristopher “Kris” Parker is the grandson of Santa Barbara County wine legend Fess Parker. He attended USC’s Marshall School of Business and previously worked as COO for Fess Parker Enterprises in Los Olivos before...
