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1031 STATE STREET
805.770.8055 
DAMICHELEUSA.COM/SANTA-BARBARA

ROOTED IN ITALIAN TRADITION
L’Antica Pizzeria da Michele is renowned for its Neapolitan pizzas, made using the same centuries-old recipe and imported ingredients as at its origin restaurant in Naples, established in 1870. Staying true to its roots, L’Antica’s new location in Santa Barbara continues the tradition of serving delicious Neapolitan-style pizzas and other Italian fare inspired by the authentic flavors and age-old techniques of Italy. 

A SLICE OF NAPOLI
The treasured Naples brand has been specializing in Neapolitan pizzas for nearly 153 years, so naturally, they know a thing or two about making good pie. In fact, Head Pizzaiolo Michele Rubini trained under the Executive Chef from the original Naples location, and every pizza maker at L’Antica is a professionally trained Pizzaiolo. So, regardless of whether you’re noshing on the spicy Diavola Pizza or the famed Margherita (as seen in the movie Eat, Pray, Love), you’ll be instantly transported to the streets of ‘Napoli’ – no passport required.

MADE WITH TRADITION AND LOVE
Michele’s food philosophy is simple: to make delicious, quality food – made with equal parts love and tradition – that sparks joy with each bite. Given this, it’s not surprising that all of L’Antica’s pizzas, pastas, and breads are made in house; special care is taken to source quality ingredients from Italy and locally; and simple, yet mouthwatering dishes let the flavors and traditions of Italy shine. 

A WELCOMING DESTINATION
Inspired by his hometown of Naples, owner Francesco Zimone’s mission for L’Antica is to bring to life the authentic gathering spots of Italy – where diners can feel welcomed to linger over a quality meal and enjoy genuine Italian hospitality. And at L’Antica Santa Barbara, you can do just that. Located in a historic Spanish-style building in downtown’s Arts District, the relaxed, convivial nature of the space makes it an inviting place to eat, drink, and savor La Dolce Vita in Santa Barbara. 

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Alma Fonda Fina

1024 Coast Village Road 
805.869.6477
almamontecito.com

What's in a Name
Alma translates as soul and suggests heart, as well. Fina means fine and refers to quality and care, while fondas are small family-run restaurants in Mexico serving homemade food. Here, they add up to sophisticated, soulful Mexican food in SB.  

Ceviche Done Differently
Velazquez uses citrus not to “cook” his ceviche, but to “express marinate” it as it's done in Peru and Japan. He cleans sushi-grade fish and air-dries it very cold overnight. The bones become broth for other dishes. 

Menu Mix
The menu includes soups, sushi-grade fish crudo and oyster, steaks cooked carne asada style, fish specials, chicharrones (pork belly slowly braised with sugar, salt, and star anise, then pan seared to a crispy finish) and, of course, tacos.  

"Bright" Bites
“Presentation and ingredients are our thing,” Velasquez says. “We aim for fresh, unique, bright colors and flavors on the plate. That’s the heart and soul we put into our food every day.” 

Amazing Maize
Dishes in the “maize” section of the menu feature organic, non-GMO corn from Mexico. Huaraches, sopes, quesadillas, and tacos are paired with local farmers market ingredients. 

Baja Wines
In keeping with its theme, Alma Fonda Fina will serve wines primarily from Baja, as well as from Spain, Portugal, South America and beyond.

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L'Antica Pizzeria da Michele

1031 STATE STREET
805.770.8055 
DAMICHELEUSA.COM/SANTA-BARBARA

ROOTED IN ITALIAN TRADITION
L’Antica Pizzeria da Michele is renowned for its Neapolitan pizzas, made using the same centuries-old recipe and imported ingredients as at its origin restaurant in Naples, established in 1870. Staying true to its roots, L’Antica’s new location in Santa Barbara continues the tradition of serving delicious Neapolitan-style pizzas and other Italian fare inspired by the authentic flavors and age-old techniques of Italy. 

A SLICE OF NAPOLI
The treasured Naples brand has been specializing in Neapolitan pizzas for nearly 153 years, so naturally, they know a thing or two about making good pie. In fact, Head Pizzaiolo Michele Rubini trained under the Executive Chef from the original Naples location, and every pizza maker at L’Antica is a professionally trained Pizzaiolo. So, regardless of whether you’re noshing on the spicy Diavola Pizza or the famed Margherita (as seen in the movie Eat, Pray, Love), you’ll be instantly transported to the streets of ‘Napoli’ – no passport required.

MADE WITH TRADITION AND LOVE
Michele’s food philosophy is simple: to make delicious, quality food – made with equal parts love and tradition – that sparks joy with each bite. Given this, it’s not surprising that all of L’Antica’s pizzas, pastas, and breads are made in house; special care is taken to source quality ingredients from Italy and locally; and simple, yet mouthwatering dishes let the flavors and traditions of Italy shine. 

A WELCOMING DESTINATION
Inspired by his hometown of Naples, owner Francesco Zimone’s mission for L’Antica is to bring to life the authentic gathering spots of Italy – where diners can feel welcomed to linger over a quality meal and enjoy genuine Italian hospitality. And at L’Antica Santa Barbara, you can do just that. Located in a historic Spanish-style building in downtown’s Arts District, the relaxed, convivial nature of the space makes it an inviting place to eat, drink, and savor La Dolce Vita in Santa Barbara. 

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Corazon Comedor

29 E. VICTORIA ST.
805.679.5397
CORAZONCOMEDOR.COM

SOULFUL STREET FOOD
Inspired by the streets, markets and homes of Mexico, Chef Velazquez has created a menu that showcases the traditional street foods of Mexico City, made with the same amount of love and soul as if your own grandmother had cooked it. 

MULTIGENERATIONAL COOKING
Chef Velasquez is thrilled that his mother, Imelda—who has over 40 years of experience making tamales—is bringing her cooking skills to the Corazón Comedor kitchen. You can’t go wrong with her Tamale Puerco en Mole or Tamale de Pollo, but for something a little different, try the Vegetariano, made with butternut squash, poblano pepper and cheese. Some claim that her tamales are some of the best you’ll find outside of Mexico, and we bet you’ll agree. 

SLOW-COOKED GOODNESS Besides tamales, Corazón Comedor’s other signature is the guiso, a traditional Mexican braised or stewed dish served with homemade tortillas. Whether opting for one of the chicken, beef, market veggie or seafood versions, the delicious flavors of these homey guisados are sure to transport you to an abuela’s kitchen in Mexico. 

WASH IT DOWN WELL
While the mouthwatering food and relaxed ambiance of the restaurant may draw you in, you won’t be doing yourself any favors if you overlook the drink menu. Margaritas, imported wine and beer from Mexico, and Agua Frescas are all wonderful choices, but we recommend trying one of the specialty hot drinks to conclude your meal, such as the warming Oaxacan Chocolate or the Champurrado—a delightful blend of chocolate, corn and cinnamon. 

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Flor de Maiz

29 East Cabrillo Blvd
805.770.2963
flordemaizsb.com

Flor de Maiz invites guests to dive into the innovative cuisine of Oaxaca while enjoying beautiful views of the Santa Barbara coastline. 

A Culinary Journey to Oaxaca Flor de Maiz celebrates the bold and vibrant flavors of Oaxaca, a region renowned for its rich culinary heritage. From Mole Negro to Enchiladas Oaxaca, every dish here promises to transport you to the gastronomic heart of Mexico.  

Stunning Coastal Views Located along Santa Barbara’s picturesque Cabrillo Boulevard, Flor de Maiz offers some of the best dining views in town. The breathtaking sights of Stearns Wharf and the Pacific Ocean from the restaurant's prime patio seating make dining here even more memorable.   

Lively Ambiance & Libations
Flor de Maiz’s airy interior features high ceilings, an open kitchen, and a spirited bar area that flows onto the patio. The beverage program is equally as exciting, featuring a vast selection of mezcals and tequilas, local and international wine and beer, and cocktails made with house-made infusions and fresh-pressed juices—each shaken, stirred, or lit on fire!

Menu Must-Haves
Speaking of, Flor de Maiz’s talented culinary team crafts an array of vibrant dishes designed to tantalize the senses. Start your meal with the popular Aguachile Rojo de Camarón, a mouthwatering blend of shrimp, onion, aguachile sauce, pepitas, and avocado, then continue with one of the restaurant’s signature mains, like the Salmon a la Pina, featuring salmon with pineapple, asparagus, and creamy rice, or the Pulpo al Pesto, where tender octopus meets pesto and lemon. 

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Shoreline Cafe

801 Shoreline Drive
805.568.0064
shorelinebeachcafe.com

ON. THE. SAND. Though the café has a big heated, covered patio, its 16 beach tables are the only ones in Santa Barbara where you can sit, sip and eat in your swimsuit with your bare feet in the sand.

Step into Liquid: With the ocean over there and the sun up there, this is the spot for a cold craft beer or a Mexican beer, a Patrón margarita with fresh lime juice, or a Mai Tai (Meyers platinum and dark rums, orange curacao, fruit juice and Lemon Hart 151).

Fresh Fare: The tiny kitchen turns out a remarkable mix of carefully prepared dishes, from nachos and steamers to burgers or tacos.

Breakfast Bash: The Leadbetter Beach side of town is quiet in the morning, just right for huevos rancheros, a breakfast burrito, a stack of blueberry pancakes or other classic morning treats.

Mexican Import: Inspiration for the café came from The Office, a popular surfside spot in Cabo San Lucas in the ‘70s and ‘80s. Steve Marsh’s Santa Barbara facsimile has been going strong since 1997.

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Intermezzo

813 Anacapa Street
805.966.9463
intermezzosb.com

Intermezzo, The Wine Cask's more casual alter ego, has a fresh new look, and an invitingly lush courtyard and patio. Join the locals in this iconic eatery for our Modern American Cuisine, tantalizing drinks, and their Wine Spectator award winning wine list. With their upscale yet unobtrusive service, you will want to linger and relax.

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McClain Cellars

140 INDUSTRIAL WAY UNIT E
BUELLTON, CA
805.426.4441
mcclaincellars.com

McClain Cellars, which built its first tasting room in Laguna Beach in early 2019, has opened a new location in Buellton, near Solvang. Perfect for these days of social distancing, the new outlet includes a 5,000-square-foot “outdoor adult playground,” with sofas, cornhole, and other amusements — including McClain’s killer artisan vegan popcorn — to go with exquisite blended wines.

Proprietor and master blender Jason McClain rode the initial dotcom wave. He got rich quick, lost it all, learned some hard lessons, recovered and went on to build and sell fourteen companies during his years as a tech entrepreneur.

A few years ago, he walked away from a lucrative second career as a motivational speaker to make wine, a passion he and his wife, Sofia, had developed during deep-dive wine-tasting getaways around California.

When they decided to open McClain Cellars, they chose the Santa Ynez Valley. “Because the valley gets so hot in the day and so cold at night, you get richer, juicier grapes that release more flavor and tannins than you can get in almost any other California locale,” Jason says. 

In blending, McClain likes to add an unexpected grape to a famous varietal to make “a wine you can’t get anywhere else.”

He identifies with wine lovers who go tasting “hoping to find the hidden gem,” and he wants to provide those gems, along with what he describes as “a significant emotional experience. The winery is not just about the wine. It’s about behind what’s behind the bottle.”

Look at any bottle of McClain wine, and you’ll see what he’s talking about. “F4” appears on each one, a reminder of what matters most to him: faith, family, friends and freedom. Each blend also has its own name reflecting a significant event in McClain’s life, and a label made from a commissioned painting that reflects it. The summer blend of Grenache Blanc, Viognier and Loureiro is called “Summer Breeze,” after the Isley Brothers song that was playing the first time he fell in love. “Sacred Love” Cabernet Sauvignon honors Sofia. “Hope and Faith” Petite Sirah recalls what it took to get up again after failing early in his career.

“Life Saver,” a wholly unusual blend of seventy-five percent Tempranillo and twenty-five percent Petite Sirah is indicative of McClain’s approach. “Nobody ever puts those together,” he says, “but it changes your palate, so that we’re not just comparing Tempranillo to Tempranillo. It’s Tempranillo with whatever makes it taste great.” 

With multiple 90+ scores from the first few vintages, the proof of his approach is in the bottle. And with a limited production of three thousand cases, you’ll need to get to the tasting room or join the wine club to score.

Mesa Burger

315 Meigs Road
Santa Barbara
805.963.7492

1209 Coast Village Road
Montecito
805.565.0642

7010 Market Place Drive
Goleta
805.869.2247
mesaburger.com

When local celebrity chef Cat Cora — who has broken many glass ceilings, including as the first female “Iron Chef” — and her partner, Chris Chiarappa, decided to open Mesa Burger, Cora wanted “big, juicy burgers that are not your average burger.” The successful result is evident at the three locations — the original on the Mesa, and in Montecito and Goleta. 

Make Mine not Meat: For those eschewing red meat, Mesa always has vegan options (and a separate dedicated fryer for vegan and gluten-free cooking) and a fresh-fish sandwich featuring whatever’s best daily from the Santa Barbara Seafood Market. 

Proper Local Chillers: Nothing’s better with a burger than crisp Mesa fries and an ice-cold craft beer on draft. Mesa locations stock eight to ten selections, all brewed in Santa Barbara, Ventura or San Luis Obispo counties.

What Makes it Great: Mesa Burger starts with prime local ingredients and then stacks them onto a delicious brioche bun. Most popular are the classic Mesa and the glitzy Montecito, the latter with glazed mushrooms, an onion ring, arugula, grilled onions, goat cheese and truffle aioli.

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Corner Tap

1905 Cliff Drive
Santa Barbara
805.690.2739
sbcornertap.com

For elevated pub fare with a focus on flatbreads, head to the new Mesa neighborhood taproom Corner Tap. Here you'll find a satisfying selection of local craft beer and wine served up in a friendly, casual setting. And if you're lucky, you might catch a spontaneous special created by Chef Wayne Van Steen.

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J. Wilkes Tasting Room

35 STATE STRRET
Santa Barbara
805.318.6680
JWILKES.COM

Located at the Hotel Californian, the new J. Wilkes tasting room is a welcoming place to sip the label’s acclaimed wines while enjoying a fresh experience that complements the youthful spirit of the neighborhood. The modern-meets-industrial interior design creates a chic, relaxed vibe - perfect for mingling and hanging out - with a bar, a lounge area with fireplace, board games and great music. 

A massive mural of J. Wilkes’s French Camp Vineyard in the Paso Robles Highlands spans an entire wall, providing tasters with a sense of where some of the grapes are grown. 

J. Wilkes offers high-quality Central Coast wines made by industry-leading winemaker Wes Hagan, including pinot blanc, chardonnay, viognier, pinot noir, zinfandel, lagrein, Kent’s red blend, and two cabernet sauvignons, including one that is bourbon-barrel aged. To elevate the tasting experience, cheese and charcuterie boards using quality local ingredients are available for purchase. Visitors can also savor food and wine on the outdoor patio while taking in the vibrant sights and sounds of State Street.

Folded Hills Tasting Room

1294 COAST VILLAGE ROAD
MONTECITO
805.694.8086
FOLDEDHILLS.COM

Given the amount of wine tasting available around Santa Barbara, it’s a little surprising that Folded Hills, which opened at the corner of Coast Village Road and Olive Mill Road last April, is the first ever - and still the only - tasting room in Montecito.

The cozy, comfortable, welcoming space has since become a magnet for locals, who stop in after work, after the beach, before a movie or while waiting for a table at a local restaurant, and for visitors, especially those staying at the Montecito Inn across the street, or the nearby Biltmore, Miramar or San Ysidro Ranch hotels.

In their unpretentious, pet-friendly setting, proprietors Kim and Andy Busch - of the St. Louis brewing family - offer estate-grown wines from their cool-weather vineyards up the coast, the southernmost plantings in the Santa Ynez Valley. Knowledgeable staff pour the family’s boutique wines, which include a collection of six fresh, light “heritage” Rhône varietals (white, rosé and red; each with a multi-generational family name); several reserve wines, including a few Syrah varietals and an estate Grenache; plus a quickly sold-out “Lilly” sparkling wine. 

Winemaker Angela Osborne, whom Kim refers to as “the guru of grenache” (she has dedicated her winemaking life to the grape), makes French-style wines that have a light touch and are true expressions of the local terroir. The grapes are crushed by foot, and the wines are made with exactly none of the 76 commercial additives that a bottle of wine may legally contain. And while sulfites may be legally present at levels up to 356 parts per million (ppm), no Folded Hills wine has more than 18 ppm, and most are from 5 to 12 ppm.

They also make a Beaujolais-style carbonic (whole-cluster) wine, but with a difference. In France, the grapes are picked in August and then heavily manipulated to be made into pourable wines in time for the November Beaujolais release. The Busches eschew additives, waiting until November and then another full year, before releasing their smooth, light, lovely Beaujolais equivalent. 

“Here at the tasting room, we’ve brought a bit of the ranch to Montecito to introduce it and the Folded Hills brand, knowing that people who pop in here might not otherwise find their way to the winery,” says Kim, even though it is just a forty-minute drive away just off the 101. “So, they come in here and maybe buy some wine or get more interested and then find their way to the estate tasting room at the winery.”

Finney's

35 STATE STREET
SANTA BARBARA
805.845.3100
FINNEYSCRAFTHOUSE.COM

A Tavern for this Time: Don’t let the walls made of reclaimed 19-century New England brick, the ceiling of resurrected Wyoming snow fence, or the gleaming copper bar fool you. Finney’s is a modern tavern built for good times. 18 surprising sharable appetizers, plus pizzas, sandwiches, salads and tacos. Burgers are mixed chuck, brisket and hanger steak sizzled on a flat top. “It gives a nice crisp outside and keeps the juices in,” says owner Greg Finefrock. Vegan alert: The increasingly famous Impossible Burger is sold here!

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Renaud's Patisserie and Bistro

1187 COAST VILLAGE ROAD
MONTECITO
805.324.4200
RENAUDSBAKERY.COM

In all his years as a chef, French-born patîssier Renaud Gonthier has never lost sight of what brings him joy: they include a colorful salad that stands tall on the plate but doesn’t overflow, a delicate rolled  (not folded) omelet, a golden-crusted croissant, the idiom of French baking for which he’s locally famous.

Now he has brought that sensibility to a new location in Montecito. The space reflects a traditional bistro design with a gleaming, modern display case for his desserts and other treats. This Renaud’s is open for breakfast and lunch like the others, but also for dinner, and Gonthier is having fun with the familiar here. 

He gives his croissant a savory turn as a pressed French Cubano sandwich with smoked ham, Gruyere cheese and cornichons. He makes a croque monsieur on a large slice of bread, cuts it into squares and serves it as snack fare at the beer-and-wine bar. He uses pâte à choux, the light éclair dough, to make Parisian gnocchi. He makes croquettes “because they’re fun and I like them.” There’s even a hangar steak cooked Sous-vide to perfection and then quickly seared on the grill. 

Of course, the newest Renaud’s has all the usual pastries, macarons, cakes, pies, tartlets, cookies and other divine treats that have made Renaud’s everyone’s go-to for an authentic taste of Paris. 

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D'Angelo Bakery

25 WEST GUTIERREZ STREET
SANTA BARBARA
805.962.5466
DANGELOBAKERY.COM

In March, D’Angelo upgraded its “lab,” replacing the 35-year-old baking oven with a new state-of-the-art model. Perfectly sealed with stable temperature and proper steam distribution, says General Manager Alex Natrielli, “It’s a fact: the [already great] bread will be better.”

Like breakfast, the varied lunch menu is served from 7am until 2 pm daily. It includes homemade soups, hot and cold sandwiches (like Parisian ham with gruyère), salads and sides.

D’Angelo serves proprietor Gene Montesano’s signature coffee. Rich and strong, it makes the perfect espresso, macchiato, cappuccino or latté, with your own favorite milk, whether soy, oat, almond, two percent or regular.

Don’t forget the pastries, from a classic almond, chocolate, or ham-and-cheese croissant to fantastic cinnamon buns, turnovers, fruit tartlets, muffins and scones.

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Bluewater Grill

15 EAST CABRILLO BLVD.
SANTA BARBARA
805.845.5121
BLUEWATERGRILL.COM

Bluewater Grill is the newest addition to Santa Barbara’s sustainable-fresh-seafood dining scene, and co-founders Richard Staunton and Jimmy Ulcickas are serious about their mission. Staunton works local waters in his fishing boat, the Pilikia, and the restaurant occupies the old lighthouse building that formerly housed legendary Castagnola’s Fish House, which also featured fresh fish caught by their fleet. Bluewater’s seafood is sustainably caught and managed, and the fish-origins chart will tell you exactly where it came from. As for vegetables and produce, think local, seasonal and farmers market. Chef Chanel Ducharme’s kitchen stocks a full raw bar with super-fresh oysters and local sea urchin (uni), whole oven-roasted fish, seasonally available halibut and white seabass; swordfish caught individually from the Pilikia, and a rotating collection of six seasonal specialties including bouillabaisse, seafood paella and New England clambake. At the inspiring and educational Second Tuesday Tastings, Ducharme pairs seasonal seafood with sake, beer or a local wine - the list is a deep dive into the grand cache of great Central Coast seafood accompaniments. It’s all served in the historic building at the foot of State Street, now a beautiful, airy, two-level restaurant with an upstairs bar and outdoor patio that serves up some of Santa Barbara’s best ocean views all day long. 

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Santo Mezcal

119 STATE STREET
SANTA BARBARA
805.883.3593
SANTOMEZCALSB.COM

Santo Mezcal brings a welcome infusion of first-rate, authentic regional Mexican food to lower State Street. Located next to the Indigo Hotel, on the edge of the Funk Zone, the newest addition to the Los Agaves family of restaurants is a bit more upscale than its siblings, with table service, a modern interior and a full bar fronting a wall of mezcals and tequilas. Santo Mezcal continues the family tradition of great food and friendly service and even shares some menu items, like the kids favorites taquitos and queso fundito. But while more-complex dishes can be challenging in the fast-paced Los Agaves kitchens, here no one minds waiting a couple of minutes while sharing appetizers or one of the signature ceviches with a beer or a house specialty drink in hand. The food is colorful and delicious, with an emphasis on seafood. Try the tacos with grilled octopus, hummus, avocado and pepper oil; the crab enchiladas; any of the moles, or shrimp with a mezcal cream sauce. Whole fish emerge from the oak-burning oven, and there are great deals on rib-eye steak, which is served several ways, including with a cheese-stuffed pasilla pepper, a crab enchilada and beans.

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Padaro Beach Grill

3765 SANTA CLAUS LANE
CARPINTERIA
805.566.9800
PADAROBEACHGRILL.COM

For years, the oceanfront Padaro Beach Grill has been the family-friendly spot to enjoy delicious, well-made burgers, sandwiches, salads, fish and chips, fish tacos, barbecued tri-tip and more in an unbeatable setting that defines the SoCal lifestyle. Come as you are, order at the counter from the super-reasonably priced menu, find a table on the grass under the palm trees - they all come with ocean, island and mountain views - and wait to be called. Service is fast, and while you enjoy a glass of wine, a mimosa or a draft beer, the kids can hit the big sand play area, then cool down with a smoothie, an ice-cream float or a milkshake made the old-fashioned way.
Recently, more tables and umbrellas were added, plus a pond, more tropical plants, a tiki bar that’s open on weekends and a raised brick fire-pit area that’s a prime sunset location. All the enhancements serve one purpose, says co-owner Will Ransone, “to encourage people to stay a little longer.”
With more than an acre of land, a couple of enormous grills, and a catering service, PBG easily handles all kinds of events, from birthday parties and rehearsal dinners to wedding receptions and corporate outings.

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Stella Mares

50 LOS PATOS WAY
SANTA BARBARA
805.969.6705
STELLAMARES.COM

Set in what was originally a farmhouse, Stella Mare’s over looks the Andree Clark Bird Refuge. A beautiful glass greenhouse encloses the outdoor room providing a magical ambience complete with sofas by the fire for sipping drinks. Enjoy classic French country bistro cooking with flair.

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Los Arroyos

1280 COAST VILLAGE ROAD, MONTECITO
805.969.9059
14 WEST FIGUEROA ST., SANTA BARBARA 805.962.5541
LOSARROYOS.NET
 

Santa Barbara has no shortage of Mexican restaurants. But since 1999, nobody has done it better than Tony Arroyo, who serves some of the freshest, healthiest, best-tasting Mexican food in town at his two eponymous restaurants, Los Arroyos Mexican Restaurant & Take Out. And he has another in Camarillo.
Since opening in 1999, Tony has expanded the tiny (less than 600 square feet) original Figueroa Street location and added another in Montecito. The original has counter service and table delivery; the Montecito site offers table service, plus a full bar with more than one hundred tequilas.
Several things unite the restaurants: the always-warm welcome, a dedicated staff (some of whom have been there since the beginning and now work alongside their teenaged children), Tony’s attention to detail and his dedication to healthy, high-quality ingredients.

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Everything is made on the premises the day it’s served. The kitchen turns out ten homemade salsas each morning and rice is cooked up to five times a day to ensure freshness. Tortillas are handmade and tortilla chips cooked to order. Black Angus beef and free-range chicken are hand trimmed, cooked and shredded (or grilled) in the kitchen, where pasilla chilies are also carefully cooked, seeded and sliced. The staff roast and peel their own tomatoes. There are no shortcuts, and nothing is ever reheated.
“It’s like my mother’s cooking, but from my hands,” says Tony, who grew up in the Mexican state of Michoacán, came to the U.S. by bus in 1984 and has spent the past thirty years perfecting his trade.
“Our signature dish is quality,” Tony says. It shows up in his enchiladas, pozole, tacos, fajitas, chile rellenos, salads — everything. Wednesdays and Fridays are tamale days, but get there early because the eighty or so handmade tamales are gone by about 6 pm. On Christmas Eve last year, they set a record by preparing 1,700 special-order tamales for holiday celebrations at the homes of loyal customers.
They say you can’t go home again. Los Arroyos may convince you otherwise.