Rebar Coffee Cold Brew Flight [CLOSED]
The Funk Zone gets a lot of love in Santa Barbara, but right across the 101 freeway, another pocket is worth exploring thanks to Matt Chrestenson and brother Ben. They’ve owned Union Ale gastropub...
Julienne Smoked Mussels [CLOSED]
Julienne is probably my favorite Santa Barbara restaurant. This seasonal destination across Canon Perdido Street from El Presidio de Santa Bárbara State Historic Park reaffirmed its hold over my stomach on the eve of...
Figueroa Mountain Brewing Headless Horseman
The concept of Pumpkin Beers, which breweries typically release between Halloween and Thanksgiving, may sound kitschy, but in the hands of talented craft beer pros, a drinkable jack-o-lantern can achieve balance. Such is the...
Interview: Michael Palmer (McConnell’s Fine Ice Creams)
Winemaker Michael Palmer and his chef/wife Eva Ein had a major decision to make in 2012. Their house recently burned to the ground, and instead of rebuilding, they took a risk and purchased McConnell’s...
Les Marchands Smoked Mussels
I had no doubt that master sommelier Brian McClintic and vino-seasoned business partner Eric Railsback would deliver a compelling wine program to Les Marchands Wine Bar & Merchants. This business, in partnership with Acme...
Interview: beer pro AJ Stoll (Figueroa Mountain Brewing Co.)
Last week, Brew and You covered some beer spots to visit in the Central Coast. One of which is Figueroa Mountain Brewing. I spoke with brewmaster AJ Stoll before the Firestone Walker Invitational Beer...
