70th Anniversary “Sands of Iwo Jima” Luncheon
The Fess Parker Hotel in Santa Barbara was overflowing with men in uniform and their ladies to celebrate the 70th Anniversary of Iwo Jima and pay homage to four...
‘In the Pink’ at SALT in Santa Barbara
I have always loved the beautiful pink hue of Himalayan salt, as well as its fine cooking properties, but recently I visited SALT, located at 740 State Street in...
Restaurant Julienne: Santa Barbara Gathering Place for Gourmands
Along with new eateries in Santa Barbara, as well as a few great old standby dining establishments, this delightful European style restaurant located across the...
Cocktail Flight with Movie Flair Featured at Ty Lounge
For twelve straight days, the fifth annual Film Feast offers VIP access to the top libations and dining offerings throughout Santa Barbara, from Jan. 27 to Feb....
Santa Barbara Brunch with a Butterfly Beach View
From my first visit to this seaside hotel resort, overlooking Butterfly Beach in 1978, I was delighted with the laid back elegant style of the 1927 hotel’s...
The Lark: Latest Star in Santa Barbara Restaurant Scene
The Lark, named for the sleek overnight Pullman train of the Southern Pacific Railroad that serviced Santa Barbara from 1910-1968. Since their opening last year...
Canary Hotel – Finch & Fork: New Tastes & New Life for Downtown Hotel
Over the year’s Santa Barbara has watched the property go through many changes, but with the new innovations Kimpton Hotels has implemented it seems they finally...
Santa Barbara Wine Festival a Huge Success for Natural History Museum Fundraising
Sponsors for the 2014 SBNHM Wine Festival included The Berry Man, Town & Country, Mission Wealth, Riviera Insurance Services, Whole Foods, as well as a bevy...
Green Star Organic Coffee: Grand Opening in the Santa Barbara Public Market
When the Santa Barbara Public Market opened recently at 38 W. Victoria Street, on the corner of Victoria and Chapala Streets, in Santa Barbara, among the unique...
EUREKA! Santa Barbara: Home of Great American Craft Beer
Eureka! Santa Barbara welcomes guest to merge with their fun indoor-outdoor atmosphere in the El Paseo Center, where handpicked house music, television sports and...