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HOME +GARDEN
You are going to need a valid pilot’s license. For the plane, too. The nation’s first and only standalone AMG® showroom has landed at Mercedes-Benz of Thousand Oaks. With over 3,000 square feet of iconic, modern design, the AMG Elite Performance Center is the latest manifestation of 50 years of fanatical dedication to the pinnacle of automotive performance. Come experience the soul-stirring rumble of hand-built V8 motor, or configure your dream machine in life size on a video screen that’s bigger than most garage doors. The world’s fastest family finally has its own home, and it’s right here in Thousand Oaks. Fly on in any time.
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Contents APRIL 2018 • HOME + GARDEN
FEATURES 80
GOOD VIBRATIONS
A match of design, setting, imagination, and artisanship infuse a hillside house with energy. By Joan Tapper Photographs by Jason Rick
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THE POWER OF RESTRAINT
Reimagining a California cottage with a light, airy touch.
JIM BARTSCH
By Joan Tapper Photographs by Jim Bartsch
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Contents APRIL 2018 • HOME + GARDEN
42 62 100 58 DEPARTMENTS
94 FOOD: Flavor of the Leek
The subtlest member of the allium family quietly augments every dish it touches with its mild oniony essence. By Jaime Lewis Photograph by Jennifer Olson
Pulse
Arts & Culture
Finds
Patti Jacquemain gives an artistic spin to forays in nature.
98 BEER: Garden-Fresh Brews
By Joan Tapper Photographs by Gary Moss
By David Gadd
Faces in the Crowd
A Riot of Flavor A celebrity sommelier-turnedwinemaker and a chef-turnedrestaurateur collaborate to spice up Santa Barbara with their brand of Indian-style dining.
39 New Angles
The latest home accessories take shape in geometric forms. By Jennie Nunn
42 Soft-Petal It
Floral styles are the fresh picks of the season. By Frances Ryan
46 Travel By Erin Rottman
Insider By Heidi Dvorak
50 Local Events & Family Fun 52 Hot Ticket 54 Show Your Support 57 Worth a Drive 57 Give Back
58 Down the Garden Paths
62 Sarah Williamson
This textile designer heads up a creative team to weave new looks into the fabric of our lives. By Ryan Brown Photograph by Gary Moss
Upgrades
P.S. Sketchpad
116 Iconic Chair Designs: 805 Special Editions By Greg Clarke
In Every Issue
16 Editor’s Note 22 Masthead A sampling of spring’s flavored suds. 28 Behind the Scenes
100 DINING OUT:
By Jaime Lewis Photographs by Gary Moss
On the Cover A newly built family home in the Santa Barbara hills teems with color and whimsical style at the hands of local architect Jeff Shelton and interior designer Elizabeth Vallino. See more on page 80. Photograph by Jason Rick
65 Art as Muse
Home designers choose a favorite work by a local artist as the basis for styling a living space. By Joan Tapper
Good Deeds
76 American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women and Totally Local VC By Mark Langton Photographs by Denise Dewire Photography, John Parsons, and Craig Richter
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Editor’s Note
150 and Still Going Strong ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY OF ANYTHING IS, UNDENIABLY, A LOT OF SOMETHING, INCLUDING MAGAZINES. LOOKING BACK OVER OUR PAST 149 ISSUES, I FIND IT HARD TO BELIEVE WE’VE COVERED SO many years’ worth of growth and innovation in our coastal communities. Sure, a couple of those early issues were a bit rough around the edges, but we’ve flourished to become a preeminent source of local information, entertainment, and culture for the Central Coast. This issue is number 150 and I’m as proud of it as the homeowners, designers, architects, and others on the following pages are of their creative works. Today, 805 Living stands out because we create original, exceptional, relatable, and useful content that shines the brightest spotlight on our region. Our readers trust and depend on us for thoughtful, unbiased stories that are never paid for by our advertisers. We’ve always been an independent voice for Thousand Oaks and Paso Robles, Westlake Village and Ventura, Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo—and every place in between. Even though we’re connecting with our readers and growing our audience on other platforms (social media, event partnerships, and sponsorships, etc.), it’s this magazine that best represents the hard work of the editorial, production, and sales and marketing teams. Through 150 issues, they’ve all pursued the highest standards because we always put our readers first, which also ensures that we deliver an enthusiastic audience to our advertisers. Speaking of high standards, since this is our Home & Garden issue, and because so many of our friends and neighbors are rebuilding or redesigning some or all of their property, we hope the ideas and inspiration that we share can help readers to make things even better than before. We’ll be back in May with number 151.
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Heidi Dvorak CONTRIBUTING EDITORS
Mark Langton (Philanthropic Events), Jennie Nunn (Shopping), Erin Rottman (Travel), Frances Ryan (Fashion, Interior Design) CONTRIBUTING COLUMNIST
Jaime Lewis CONTRIBUTING WRITERS
Ryan Brown, David Gadd, Joan Tapper CONTRIBUTING ILLUSTRATOR
Greg Clarke RESEARCH EDITORS
Gaylen Ducker Grody, Tajinder Rehal CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS
Jim Bartsch, Gary Moss, Jason Rick CONSULTING EDITOR
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Interior Design
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Home Accents
Unique Gifts
Antiques
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Behind the Scenes The art, trinkets, and pieces we lovingly furnish our homes with speak volumes about us. Our featured contributors reveal the backstory about the most unique item they own. David Gadd “My home library is an expression of who I am, where I’ve been, and where I’m headed,” says contributing writer David Gadd (Taste/Beer, page 98). “It grows as I grow. Current reading: Life in the Folds by Henri Michaux.” Gadd’s work appears in Travel + Leisure and The Clever Root.
Joan Tapper At right, contributing writer Joan Tapper (Arts & Culture, page 58, Upgrades, page 65, “Good Vibrations,” page 80, and “The Power of Restraint,” page 88) shows off her piece by assemblage artist Anne Luther, from the artist’s series featuring handbags as representations of the women who carry them. “This one has a tiny mesh bag with beaded wings and typewriter keys that spell ‘explorer,’ ” says Tapper. “There’s a little compass at the top. I consider it a portrait of me.” Tapper is the author of eight books.
Ryan Brown “I have a 1948 Royal Arrow typewriter that my best friend gave me as a gift,” says contributing writer Ryan Brown (Pulse, page 35, and Faces in the Crowd, page 62). “I love vintage décor, and this sentimental piece reflects both my interests and my style.” Brown’s work appears in Los Angeles magazine’s custom publications, including the Los Angeles Official Visitors Guide, the Santa Monica Official Visitors Guide, and the West Hollywood Visitors Guide. His short fiction appears in the Pomona Valley Review.
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Behind the Scenes Our featured experts tell about their favorite unique possessions that make their homes happy. “I have a lamp by my husband, Gianni Vallino, made from upcycled industrial components.” —Elizabeth Vallino
(“Good Vibrations,” page 80) owner of Elizabeth Vallino Interiors Santa Barbara elizabethvallinointeriors.com
“Toss-up between the Jeff Shelton cockroach tiles in the pantry or the Anders Johnson drinking fountain.” —Jason Rick
(“Good Vibrations,” page 80) architectural photographer Santa Barbara jasonrick.com
“My 15-year-old dachshund, Tibbs. And a favorite painting from France.” —Lee Kirch
(“The Power of Restraint,” page 88) Montecito
“On our wall is a certificate and photo of my wife and me standing on the top of Mount Kilimanjaro.”
VALLINO: KIM REIERSON
—Jim Bartsch
(“The Power of Restraint,” page 88) photographer Santa Barbara jimbartsch.com
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Try over 25 eateries at The Collection and The Annex. Visit thecollectionrp.com for menus and details. 805-988-7527 Located off HWY 101 at Oxnard BLVD.
Elegant & Privately Gated Single-Story Estate 4930 Read Road, Moorpark A privately gated custom hilltop estate with panoramic mountain views. California living at its best! All of the main living areas capture the magnificent views. Grand foyer leads to the formal living room and formal dining room with a wall of windows to enjoy the views. A handsome library/study is off the foyer. Gourmet’s island kitchen opens to the great room with fireplace and built ins. Upstairs is the beautiful and spacious master suite with balcony and luxurious master bath, three generous ensuites, plus a study/office area with built ins. Four car attached garage. Lushly landscaped entertainer’s yard includes a sparkling pool, spa, extensive patio areas, custom BBQ center, fire pit and much sought after sport court.
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Beautiful Country Estate On Park-Like Grounds In North Ranch 4172 Oak Place Drive, Westlake Village Of all the neighborhoods in the Conejo Valley, the former CEO of Realtor.com and his wife selected Oak Place Drive in the highly coveted North Ranch community as their home. Come and see why! This carefully designed architectural masterpiece of approx. 7,000 sq. ft. shows magnificently scaled rooms. It is serenely situated on a park-like lot with mature trees, varied plantings and the level of privacy that most luxury buyers seek in Southern California. This preeminent property has been owned and deeply appreciated by only two fortunate families since its premiere location on Oak Place Drive was selected for construction some 23 years ago.
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FROM STYLING FOR INSTAGRAM: (TOP, RIGHT) ARAN GOYOAGA; (TOP, LEFT; CENTER; AND BOTTOM, LEFT) LEELA CYD
T R AC K I N G T H E B E AT O F T H E 8 0 5
EASY TO FOLLOW
Bringing aspiring shutterbugs one step closer to Instagram fame, Leela Cyd’s new book Styling for Instagram: What to Style & How to Style It (St. Martin’s, 2018) contains valuable pointers that she has picked up over the past 10 years as a food, travel, and lifestyle photographer. “Beauty is what you make it, and it’s your job to find it and breathe life into it,” says Cyd. “Seeking it out makes life interesting and fun.” The author tailors photographic principles to a social media
audience. “The first thing I look for is nice light,” she says. “In image-making, the light is your paintbrush. It’s everything.” But according to Cyd, you don’t have to go far to find it; Instagrammers can take advantage of natural light without leaving the house. “Put it near a window—whatever you’re shooting—and turn off the lights,” she advises. Captivating an impressive 58,000-plus followers, Cyd’s Instagram (@leelacyd) is peppered with vibrant shots taken at her Santa Barbara home. Get the book at retailers including Barnes & Noble, Urban Outfitters, and amazon.com. —Ryan Brown 805LIVING.COM / APRIL 2018
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DESIGNERS IN THE HOUSE Need inspiration for home renovation? Tour the Pasadena Showcase House of Design
SEND POLLUTION PACKING
Demonstrating Earth Day spirit, new Agoura Hills–based manufacturer 8Hz (8-hz.com) has introduced the Hatch23 backpack, made from recycled plastic bottles salvaged from the ocean and landfills. Creating the fabric for each pack requires 23 bottles and has a 75-percent-lower carbon footprint than producing the typical petroleum-based virgin polyester; the process consumes 86 percent less water and 70 percent less energy. The stylish backpack reverses into a messenger bag, revealing interior graphics by Los Angeles–based artist Ryan Weston Shook, also known as Saber. The ecological design and comfortable padded straps will keep the weight of the world off your shoulders. —R.B.
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(pasadenashowcase.org) from April 22 to May 20 and see what results when top interior and exterior designers give a 12,000-square-foot 1915 Mediterranean estate originally designed by architect Reginald Johnson an entirely new look, inside and out. Each
takes on a space and works some magic with new wall coverings, flooring, furniture, appliances, accessories, garden design, and technology. The talent of local experts is spotlighted with contributions from Designs of the Interior in Westlake Village, Cabana Home in Santa Barbara, and Room at the Beach in Malibu.
MAKING ARRANGEMENTS FOR FUN
—Heidi Dvorak
Life can be a little rosier thanks to the new branch of Alice’s Table (alicestableeleanore.com) that recently blossomed under the management of event exec Eleanore Crawford in San Luis Obispo. The national Boston-based company encourages women’s creativity by organizing flower-arranging parties. “I work full-time at a very stressful job, but I need something that’s flexible and enjoyable,” says Crawford, a health-care professional by day. Flower arranging does the trick. “You can just go relax and have fun with your friends or even by yourself,” she says. From Paso Robles to Santa Barbara, Crawford books both private parties at homes and public affairs at local venues, like the sustainably run 7 Sisters Brewing Company, where she is leading a Brews and Blooms event on Earth Day, April 22. —R.B.
BACKPACK: WILL DeLEON; HOUSE: ILLUSTRATION BY ROBERT CRUM; FLORAL ARRANGEMENT/ARRANGERS: COURTESY OF ALICE’S TABLE
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DESTINATION: LOMPOC VALLEY
» TIME FOR A ROAD TRIP? Get off the beaten
track and discover Lompoc, an emerging destination on Highway 1 on the California Central Coast. With an array of small batch, premium wineries, largerthan-life outdoor murals, an historic town center, and exciting outdoor pursuits (sky diving anyone?), Lompoc is rolling out the welcome mat. Springtime is an especially spectacular time of year to explore Lompoc, where you’ll see emerald green rolling hills, wildflowers in bloom, and vineyards bursting with buds. Lompoc is home to the most fully restored and furnished of the 21 California Missions. It’s also located less than 10 miles from Vandenberg Air Force Base, where exhilarating rocket launches take flight throughout the year.
SIP Lompoc will host the 36th Santa Barbara Vintners Festival Grand Tasting on Saturday, April 21, from 1 pm to 4 pm at River Park. Attendees can taste wines from more than 100 wineries, savor cuisine from local farmers and restaurants, enjoy chef demonstrations, and relax in the new Bubble Lounge. Come spend a few days in Santa Barbara Wine Country with the five-day Vintners Visa Tasting Pass. Valid April 19–23, you can sample boutique and award-winning wines at 12 participating tasting rooms for just $50. You can opt to focus on Lompoc area wineries and tasting rooms, where local winemakers are producing some of California’s best Pinots and Chardonnays.
STAY LAUNCH LOMPOC IS THE PLACE to be for the much anticipated NASA
launch of the InSight spacecraft on its Mission to Mars. Slated for May 5 at 4 am from Vandenberg Air Force Base (Space Launch Complex-3), just a few miles from Lompoc, InSight will be the first planetary spacecraft to launch from this west coast launch facility. Prior to the launch, from May 2 to 3, the NASA InSight Road Show will be on display at several locations in town. The tavelling show will engage the public about the Mission with hands-on science activities, seismometer demonstrations, table-top exhibits and models, and public talks. Hotels fill up quickly for launches, so make plans now to witness the start of an interplanetary journey. Keep in mind the launch date or time are subject to change due to technical or weather issues. For the latest information on the launch, hotel and visitor information, and public viewing locations, visit ExploreLompoc.com.
»VIEW ALL LOMPOC LODGING OPTIONS AT EXPLORELOMPOC.COM
Make Lompoc your home base for sightseeing and adventure on the Central Coast. Nearby towns of Solvang, Los Olivos and Los Alamos are all just a short drive from Lompoc. Accommodations range from full-service hotels to modest motels, centrally located near the region’s best attractions. Lompoc’s newest hotel, the Hilton Garden Inn Lompoc, features a modern open-lobby, first rate amenities, and an innovative restaurant concept. The recently remodeled Embassy Suites by Hilton Lompoc is another great choice, with spacious two-room suites, plus a complimentary cookedto-order breakfast and evening reception.
EAT LOMPOC HOPTIONS TAPROOM & EATERY
Tasty pub fare plus made-on-thepremises craft beers, lagers and ales. (805) 688-2337 SCRATCH KITCHEN
Farm-to-table meals from scratch, seasonal specialties, local wines and craft beers. (805) 819-0829 VALLE EATERY + BAR
A California cuisine inspired menu, specialty craft cocktails, and wood-fired pizzas. (805) 735-1880
GOLF Bring your clubs and test you skills at La Purisima Golf Course, an 18-hole championship course designed by world-renowned architect Robert Muir Graves. With spectacular visits and rolling hills, La Purisima has been the site of numerous PGA, LPGA and Senior PGA tournaments. It is acclaimed as one of the country’s best designed courses by players of all skill levels who enjoy its scenic beauty as well as challenging holes.
Finds S H O P P I N G / S T Y L E / T R AV EL
New Angles The latest home accessories take shape in geometric forms. By Jennie Nunn Chive “Thimble” hanging planters ($37 each); Dune, San Luis Obispo, dunecentralcoast.com.
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5. Gail Bryson “Jodhpur” linen napkins ($75 for a set of four); Diani Living, Santa Barbara, dianiliving.com. 6. Stained-glass chevron sun catcher ($56) by Sarah Brueck Williams; Fig Curated Living, Ojai, figojai.com. 7. Indigo diamond driftwood tray ($135); A Beautiful Mess Home, Agoura Hills, abeautifulmesshome.com.
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Rose garden print silk kimono ($2,800); Gucci at Westfield Topanga, Canoga Park, gucci.com.
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It is not within walking distance of Union Square or Fisherman’s Wharf, but for travelers craving quiet streets and Victorian mansions, it’s the perfect location. Perched on a hill in Pacific Heights, San Francisco’s Hotel Drisco (hoteldrisco.com; from $342) recently completed a renovation of its 48 rooms, designed in hues of cream, taupe, slate, and gold. Some rooms look out to the iconic Twin Peaks, while others offer views of the bay and the San Francisco skyline. “If you want to live like a local, there’s no better hotel in San Francisco,” says general
manager John Spear, who recommends exploring nearby Union, Chestnut, Fillmore, and Sacramento streets for upscale consignment shops, art galleries, and restaurants that are not on tourist maps. The hotel offers complimentary amenities including breakfast with sheep milk yogurt, granola, cheese, and charcuterie, as well as unlimited bottled water, bikes, and nightly receptions spotlighting California wines. A chauffeured Chevrolet Suburban is available on weekday mornings for trips to the Financial District, the Presidio, and Golden Gate Park.
A Hotel Drisco City View Suite offers panoramas of the City by the Bay.
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Cruise from Marina del Rey to Malibu in a 63-foot luxury yacht, chase whales near Newport Beach, or fish for yellowtail and halibut through Boatsetter Experiences (airbnb.com/experiences/75081, airbnb.com/experiences/75117, airbnb.com/experiences/75469). Led by professional captains, Boatsetter Experiences has partnered with Airbnb to offer guided trips along the California coast in intimate settings; many boats have a six-person maximum. “People love that they’re not just going boating,” says Boatsetter marketing and communications director Adriana Quaranto, “but that they’re heading out for a specific itinerary set up by captains who love to share their passion.”
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HOUSE INTERIOR AND COTTAGE EXTERIOR: STEVE SCURICH; HOTEL SUITE INTERIOR: COURTESY OF HOTEL DRISCO
usan Leeds Kudo grew up in Los Angeles but yearned to live on a ranch from the time she was a little girl. “I always wanted a main house and a bunch of cabins for all my girlfriends,” says Kudo, whose dream came true on a neglected property surrounded by oak, California pepper, and olive trees in Los Olivos. Kudo restored the 3,000-square-foot main house and six cottages, filled them with new furnishings and estate sale finds, and called it Elderwood Ranch (elderwoodranch. com; from $250), after the street she lived on as a child. The three-bedroom main house features a chef’s kitchen with an 11-foot island, a great room, and an alfresco Freshly remodeled and landscaped, the three-bedroom main house (above) dining area with a barbecue, an Italian and six cottages (one at left) of Los Olivos’ Elderwood Ranch are available to rent individually or collectively for a group getaway. pizza oven, and a fire pit. The cottages range from 500 to 1,200 square feet and have private patios landscaped by Buellton-based designer Eva Powers. The cottage garden at the Girls’ Cabin, one of Powers’ favorites, has an outdoor claw-foot bathtub and a shower, both made completely private by privet shrubs and flowering wisteria. A board member at the Santa Ynez Valley Botanic Garden, Powers is now working on the kitchen garden, so that guests may pick organically grown herbs and vegetables there. The Elderwood Ranch house and cottages may be rented individually or as a compound.
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PRESERVING PUEBLA SPIRIT
In Mexico at Rosewood Puebla a deluxe room is equipped with two four-poster beds. A spacious bathroom, separated from its adjoining bedroom by panes of blown glass, is outfitted with a brushed-nickel soaking tub and an ornate wooden vanity stationed against a feature wall of Talavera tile.
(rosewoodhotels.com; from $250), a 78-room hotel comprised of historic buildings and a private courtyard near the Zocalo, the city’s main square. Architect Eric Meza Leines capitalized on the opportunity to conserve elements of old houses on
the property by creating 12 Mexican-style guest rooms distinct from the rest of the hotel. “These rooms feature old walls, finishes, and materials that are integrated with the old architecture, respecting the essence of the place while also providing an elegant
CELEBRATING CULTURE IN NAPA VALLEY Charlie Palmer Steak restaurant (left) extends into the Archer Hotel lobby. The hotel (below) exhibits works by local artists such as Marvin Humphrey, creator of Faux Magritte (bottom, left).
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Mexican style,” Leines says. Rosewood Puebla offers cooking classes, seminars on Mexico’s regional winemaking traditions, and an artisanal market with local crafts. The hotel is less than nine miles from the Great Pyramid of Cholula, the largest pyramid in the world.
When curator Deborah Goodman Davis visited Napa to research local art, she stumbled upon a bookstore in St. Helena that had three small paintings she loved. The artist turned out to be Marvin Humphrey, a retired postman from the town, and she commissioned him to make 60 more of the oil paintings, which she compares to the works of René Magritte. Humphrey’s works hang salon style in the recently opened Archer Hotel Napa (archerhotel.com; from $239) at First Street Napa, a new complex of shops and restaurants downtown. “When you go around Napa, you see a lot of photos of grapes and harvests,” says Davis, who wanted her selections for the hotel to be thoughtprovoking and surprising. Of the Humphrey collection, she says: “It feels more like a contemporary art collection and less like showing scenery from the area.” The hotel, home to Charlie Palmer’s first California steak house, offers a fitting base from which to explore the seventh annual Napa Valley Arts in April (artscouncilnapavalley.org/ artsinapril), a monthlong cultural celebration that features more than 40 events at wineries, museums, galleries, and other venues.
GUEST ROOM AND BATH: COURTESY OF ROSEWOOD PUEBLA; BAR AND EXTERIOR: COURTESY OF ARCHER HOTEL NAPA
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Insider EVENTS IN & AROUND THE 805 By Heidi Dvorak April 10 SLEEPLESS IN CONEJO
Hyatt Regency Westlake. Got the snooze blues? Find out the latest remedies and research, sponsored by the UCLA Women’s Health Conference. Apnea, exercise, hormones, and medication are topics of discussion, accompanied by breakfast; uclahealth.org/ westlakevillage. April 15 JOYCE DiDONATO
The Granada, Santa Barbara. Catch the mezzo-soprano’s performances of Handel’s “Lascia ch’io pianga” and other works in her Santa Barbara recital debut and only West Coast appearance; artsandlectures.ucsb.edu. April 20 LUCHA LIBRE
Chumash Casino Resort, Santa Ynez. Excitement reaches fever
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Here’s an Idea: Rev up those jets. Or maybe cool them down. The NASA Discovery Program is slated to launch its InSIGHT (Interior Exploration Using Seismic Investigations, Geodesy and Heat Transport) spacecraft on May 5 to undertake a 301-million-mile six-month journey to Mars. This historic mission is the first to focus on exploring the planet’s deep interior and the only interplanetary launch in six decades from Vandenberg Air Force base. The official viewing site is at Lompoc Airport. Tentative launch time: 4:05 a.m. to 6:05 a.m.; marsnasa.gov.
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April 21 TASTE OF PISMO
Dinosaur Caves Park. Even though the venue sounds kid-friendly, this is an adultsonly festival, in which eating foods prepared from top local chefs and drinking Central Coast wines make for serious fun, all with an ocean view; tasteofpismo.com. April 21 THE BAND THAT FELL TO EARTH: A DAVID BOWIE ODYSSEY
Discovery Ventura. Here’s a blast from the not-toodistant past: This tribute band specializes in music from the Ziggy era, so get glam rock– ready; discoveryventura.com.
April 23–29 OJAI VALLEY TENNIS TOURNAMENT
Ojai locations. Twenty-seven divisions and more than 1,200 players spread out over 112 courts participate in competitions that encompass the Pac-12 Championships and pro divisions; ojaitourney.org. May 5 PASO ROBLES OLIVE FESTIVAL
Downtown City Park. Love olives? Spend the day with lots of them when cooking presentations, a chefs’ competition, grower meet-and-greets, wine tastings, and live music are devoted to the flavorful fruit; pasoroblesolivefestival.com.
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SANTA MARIA VALLEY STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL
Cal Lutheran University, Thousand Oaks. Kids may think twice before biting into a gingerbread house after seeing this Engelbert Humperdinck opera based on the Grimm brothers’ cautionary fairy tale; callutheran.edu. April 20–22 LOMPOC VALLEY SPRINGFEST
Ryon Memorial Park. Celebrate the season’s blossoms and blooms at this carnival with rides, games, a car show, barbeque competitions, a motorcycle show, dance exhibitions, food booths, and vendors; lompocvalleyfestivals.com.
Lakeview Canyon Road, between Agoura and Watergate roads. The Rotary Club of Westlake Village puts on a street bash with live entertainment, a battle of the brews, a classic car show, a craft beer garden, food, and 100-plus vendors; rotarywlv.org.
Santa Maria Fairpark. Revel in the joys that this bright berry brings to the table as well as to kooky contests, cooking demos, crafts, and unusual exhibits. Live bands and carnival rides make the day even sweeter; santamariafairpark.com. April 28
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Great American Melodrama & Vaudeville, Oceano. This twist on the Victor Hugo classic contains song parodies, comedy, and a vaudevillian kick; greatamericanmelodrama.com.
ART CAREER DAY CONFERENCE
Santa Barbara City College. These days, it’s not enough to be skilled as a sculptor, painter, or ceramicist. More than 40 pros take part in panel discussions and presentations to advise aspiring artists from ages 13 to 25; awolsb.org. >
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Book your seats now for these hot upcoming events. APRIL Through April 22: The lives of a seemingly happy couple residing in New York City are turned upside down by their rescue dog in A.R. Gurney’s SYLVIA. Played by a human, the Lab-poodle mix is wise beyond her years, embodying the qualities that demonstrate the important things in life; Great American Melodrama and Vaudeville, Oceano, americanmelodrama.com. Through May 13: Examine the museum’s photography holdings at BROUGHT TO LIGHT: REVELATORY PHOTOGRAPHS IN THE SANTA BARBARA MUSEUM OF ART COLLECTION. Artists
include Berenice Abbott, Ansel Adams, Dawoud Bey, Manuel Álvarez Bravo, Mike Disfarmer, Harold Edgerton, Barbara Kasten, Yevgeny Khaldei, Inge Morath, Gordon Parks, and Masao Yamamoto; Santa Barbara Museum of Art, sbma.net. Through July 8: Prepare for the beauties of spring at BOTKE BIRDS AND BLOSSOMS, an exhibit of Jessie Arms Botke’s early 20th-century decorative paintings paired with arrangements of flowers created by the Ventura County Orchid Society; Santa Paula Art Museum, santapaulaartmuseum.org. April 13–14: The New West Symphony brings the diverse music of Austria to the stage in its program CLASSICAL VIENNA. Works include Beethoven’s Overture to The Creatures of Prometheus, Brahms’ Symphony No. 3 in F Major, and Mozart’s Concerto No. 22 in E-flat Major featuring Austrian pianist Till Fellner; Oxnard Performing Arts Center and Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Center, newwestsymphony.org. April 14–May 12: See what the future holds for technology at CLUFEST 2018: RETROFUTURISM. Designed and curated by senior multimedia majors, exhibits include original games housed in a custom-built arcade cabinet, a simulated moon landing, an interactive photo booth, and other inventive projects from digital media students; Cal Lutheran University, Thousand Oaks, callutheran.edu. April 21–22: The Scandinavian American Cultural and Historical Foundation’s SCANDINAVIAN FESTIVAL is the largest celebration of Nordic cultures in Southern California. Authenticity is paramount in the fun family-friendly festival with live music, dancing, cooking and craft demonstrations, lectures, vendors, games such as
Dala horse croquet and kubb, a Viking village, a Saami sliddastallan (community gathering), Hans Christian Andersen puppet shows, and culturally representative eats; Cal Lutheran University, Thousand Oaks, scandinaviancenter.org/festival. April 25: Vocalist and Country Music Awards nominee KELSEA BALLERINI makes no excuses for her no-holds-barred Unapologetically Tour. Special guest Walker Hayes supports the show; The Arlington Theatre, Santa Barbara, thearlingtontheatre.com. April 25–29: This year, the “Out of this world” theme of the SANTA BARBARA FAIR & EXPO promises tons of interplanetary fun, music on two stages, magic shows, a petting zoo, the All-Alaskan Racing Pigs, dancing, cooking contests, arts and crafts, local beers and wines, a carnival midway, and exhibits of livestock, art, photography, horticulture, and pottery; Earl Warren Showgrounds, Santa Barbara, earlwarren.com. April 26–May 13, June 14–July 8: Little did novelist Victor Hugo know that back in 1831 when he wrote a story about a deformed church bell ringer, it would one day be the impetus for a musical. Yet that’s exactly what happened on the big screen and then onstage when songwriters Alan Menken and Stephen Schwartz teamed up to deliver a dramatic and beautiful score for Disney’s THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME. The classic tale maintains its integrity as it unfolds the story of Quasimodo, the archdeacon Dom Claude Frollo, and the beguiling gypsy, Esmeralda; Marian and Solvang Festival theaters, pcpa.org. April 27–28: The SOLVANG DATSUN ROADSTER CLASSIC is in its 31st year, so get revved up to see this enduring and popular street showcase of discontinued Japanese exports that took the world by storm from 1958 through 1986. On view are more than 100 vehicles, including 510s, 1200s, 1600s, 240Zs, 280Zs, 280ZXs, and other models in cherry condition as well as some with extraordinary bells and whistles. It’s a great opportunity to see these rare beauties and socialize with fellow car lovers at a preshow gettogether, a barbecue, and a memorabilia display; downtown Solvang, solvangroadstershow.com.
MAY May 6: Chamber on the Mountain concludes its season with ZORÁ STRING QUARTET, featuring violinist Dechopol Kowintaweewat, violinist Seula Lee, violist Pablo Muñoz Salido, and cellist Zizai Ning. The musicians won the Grand Prize and Gold Medal of the 2015 Fischoff National Chamber Music Competition, the 2015 Coleman National Chamber Music Competition in California, and the 2015 Young Concert Artists International Auditions; Logan House, Ojai, chamberonthemountain.com. >
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May 25: As a father of five, this three-time Grammy-nominated comedian knows the pitfalls and pratfalls of family life, so JIM GAFFIGAN: THE FIXER UPPER TOUR is right on the nose when it comes to finding the humor in life’s everyday minor problems and major fiascos; Santa Barbara Bowl, sbbowl.com. May 26: What’s new pussycat? TOM JONES is probably still posing that same question and women are probably still responding with girllike glee. Get nostalgic and let the panty tossing begin; Santa Barbara Bowl, sbbowl.com.
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May 12: Simi’s takin’ it to the streets with all that’s great about the city at the SIMI VALLEY STREET FAIR, a gathering of food artisans, business owners, and service providers from all over the valley. Listen to music and meet up with a few neighbors and Chamber of Commerce members; Simi Valley Town Square, simivalleychamber.org.
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APRIL April 12: More than an event name, the LADIES GET LOUD FOR CALM represents women speaking out about giving trauma-affected children a better quality of life. It’s also a chance to find out about the good work performed for more than 40 years by members of Child Abuse Listening Mediation and meet like-minded individuals over dinner and wine; Santa Maria Country Club, calm4kids.org. April 20: Kick up those heels to raise loads of loot for the American Cancer Society at GIVE CANCER THE BOOT, a Relay for Life of Conejo Valley benefit concert featuring the Three Rivers Band; Borderline Bar, Thousand Oaks, relayforlife.org/conejovalleyca. April 21: Board a private vessel for the BOAT PARTY BASH, a fundraiser for Senior Concerns, a private nonprofit organization providing seniors with support in the areas of wellness, finances, activities, advocacy, and caregiving in eastern Ventura County and western Los Angeles County. The fun starts as soon as the boat departs, with wine, light appetizers, and socializing, as guests are taken for a cruise of Westlake Lake. Afterward, the party continues on land, with dinner, dessert, music, dancing, 50/50, and a raffle; Westlake Yacht Club, seniorconcerns.org. April 21: Spend the afternoon with best-selling contemporary authors at Child Abuse Listening Mediation auxiliary’s CELEBRITY AUTHORS’ LUNCHEON. It’s a great time to chat up the accomplished wordsmiths, get their books signed, and support children who are the victims of
from Camarillo’s leading medical spa... abuse; The Fess Parker: A Doubletree by Hilton Resort, Santa Barbara, calm4kids.org. April 21: Who knew that playing poker, roulette, craps, and other games of chance could help youngsters stay active in local sports organizations? Well, that’s the deal at the WILD, WILD WEST CASINO NIGHT, which benefits the Paso Robles Youth Sports Council and funds special construction projects and field maintenance. Activities include a silent auction, live music, a down-home barbecue, and chances to win prizes; Paso Robles Centennial Park, prysc.com. April 27: Embrace love and lobbing at AN EVENING WITH TRACY AUSTIN. The gala includes dinner, live music, and words from the International Tennis Hall of Famer and past Ojai Tennis Tournament champion, all to help raise money for the Ojai Tennis Tournament, youth tennis programs and tournaments, and enhancement of Libbey Park and school tennis facilities; Topa Mountain Winery, Ojai, ojaitourney.org. April 27: Here’s to stylish women! It’s an appropriate toast to make with the complimentary champagne provided at FASHIONS ON PARADE, the Westlake Women’s Club fashion show and luncheon. A runway show, boutique shopping, door prizes, and a silent auction are slated to help raise money for scholarships to seniors at area high schools, the National Disaster Search Dog Foundation, and other local, regional, and international organizations; Hyatt Regency Westlake, westlakewomensclub.org. April 27–29: Acclaimed designers create imaginative tablescapes, each inspired by a specific piece of art from the Santa Barbara Museum of Art’s permanent collection for ART OF THE TABLE, an exhibit and museum fundraiser. Friday night is a VIP preview and designer meet-and-greets for ticketed guests; Saturday and Sunday are for public viewing (see Upgrades, page 65). 805 Living is the media sponsor; Santa Barbara Museum of Art, sbmawb.org. April 28: Help raise money for foster youth by competing in either a 5K, a 10K, or a fun run at Raising Hope’s HOPE4KIDS FESTIVAL & RUN. Money raised goes to meeting the needs of Ventura County and Conejo Valley area foster youth for dental care, textbook purchases, extracurricular activities, and beds; Lake Sherwood, Thousand Oaks, raisinghope.org. April 28: The SEASONS OF HOPE GALA is Cancer Support Community Valley/Ventura/ Santa Barbara’s biggest fundraiser of the year. The black-tie optional event includes a cocktail reception, silent and live auctions, dinner, and live entertainment. Proceeds support the organization’s groups, classes, and educational and social events; Four Seasons Hotel Westlake Village, cancersupportvvsb.org. >
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Insider April 29: How does anyone’s garden grow? Explore how devoted landscaping and gardening amateurs make the most of their grounds at the MORRO BAY GARDEN TOUR, a self-guided walk through the private gardens of five residences. The event is sponsored by the Morro Bay chapter of the American Association of University Women; Los Osos, Morro Bay, Cayucos, morrobayaauw.blogspot.com. April 29: It may sound redundant but everyone ought to run in the AUT2RUN CHARITY RACE, since it offers courses for all ages and ability levels: a 10K trail run, a 5K run-walk, a 15K Hero Run (10K and 5K combined), and a Fun-K, just for fun! Proceeds benefit the Autism Society of Ventura County; CSU Channel Islands, Camarillo, aut2run.org.
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MAY May 6: It’s always a good time with the Thousand Oaks Rotary at the CHILI COOK-OFF & CRAFT BREW FESTIVAL. There’s musical entertainment on three stages, exhibits of classic and crazy cars, and food galore. Proceeds benefit local charities, including the Westminster Free Clinic, Conejo Valley Reading Is Fundamental, Dreamcatcher Park, K9s for Warriors, and Make A Wish Foundation; Conejo Creek North Park, Thousand Oaks, chili-cook-off.com. May 11: Hats, gloves, and frilly frocks are suitable fashion fare for LOVE IS BREWING, a very proper tea and champagne luncheon to Support Interface Children & Family Services’ programs for domestic violence prevention, intervention, and awareness; Camarillo Ranch, icfs.org. May 17: Not only has the United Way of Ventura County helped raise money for victims of the Thomas fire, but it also assists the underserved all year long in the areas of education, health, and income. The needs of single mothers are addressed at WOMEN UNITED, a luncheon geared toward helping them create a successful and secure future; Cal Lutheran University, Thousand Oaks, vcunitedway.org. May 19: Get in high gear for cycling at OPERATION: RIDE FOR THE RED, part of the American Red Cross of Ventura County chapter’s effort to assist military families and veterans of Camarillo. Choose from three rides: 100 miles, 62 miles, and 30 miles. Fuel up beforehand with free breakfast, even though there are plenty of stops along the routes for water and energy drinks and bars; Ventura County locations, redcross.org. May 19: Join the 2018 Alzheimer’s Leadership Award recipient and keynote speaker Kimberly Williams-Paisley at the inaugural YOUR BRAIN MATTERS HIGH TEA. Hosted by the Alzheimer’s Association and local community partners, the informative occasion is dedicated to exploring the Alzheimer’s Women’s Initiative and the latest
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developments regarding Alzheimer’s disease; Four Seasons Hotel Westlake Village, act.alz.org/awivta.
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May 19–20: Cancer survivors and their friends and family as well as those who’ve lost someone to cancer or just support the fight against this disease can participate in RELAY FOR LIFE of Conejo Valley, an American Cancer Society fundraiser. The opening ceremony honors everyone who’s been affected by cancer and is followed by the Survivor Lap. Following the walk is a Luminaria Ceremony. Each light represents a life taken by cancer, a survivor of cancer, or support for someone currently fighting it; Conejo Creek South Park, Thousand Oaks, relayforlife.org/conejovalley/ca. May 21: Tee off at the 31st annual GOLF TOURNAMENT for the Hospice of the Conejo. The non-medical volunteer hospice, grief support center, and education center provides services free of charge, so every dollar raised counts; Sunset Hills Country Club, Thousand Oaks, hospiceoftheconejo.org.
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Venture just outside the 805 for this choice event. Though June 24: The impact of Indian art and culture on Rembrandt’s style is explored in REMBRANDT AND THE INSPIRATION OF INDIA. The exhibit spotlights 20 of his drawings that depict the Mughal court in Northern India. Juxtaposed against those drawings of Mughal rulers and courtiers are Indian paintings and drawings of similar compositions to illustrate how Mughal art influenced him to draw in a very different, refined style; J. Paul Getty Museum at the Getty Center, Los Angeles, getty.edu.
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Whatever your interests, there’s a volunteer opportunity just right for you. Be a Big to help a Little. A Big is a term used to describe an adult mentor over the age of 21 who serves as a mentor to a Little, or a child from ages 6 to 21. No special skills are required to be a mentor for BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF VENTURA COUNTY except for patience and a fun attitude, as well as a one-year commitment for consistently scheduled one-on-one get-togethers (typically once a week) with an at-risk youth. The aim: Time spent together can help a kid build confidence toward attaining a positive future. Currently there is a list of more than 190 children, some of whom have been waiting for a year for a big brother or big sister, in areas all across the county; bbsvc.org/mentor. If you would like to submit your event or organization for possible inclusion in Insider, please email the information and a contact number/email to insider@805living.com. Please submit your request no later than 14 weeks prior to the issue in which you’d like the information to appear.
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Down the Garden Paths
Patti Jacquemain gives an artistic spin to forays in nature.
Tales from trails (counterclockwise from top, left): Artist Patti Jacquemain takes a walk in the Santa Barbara Botanic Garden, adding notes and drawings to her journal that inspire her to enhance her own garden with elements from the natural world—from past works, like boulders with inlaid butterflies and mosaics to a current work-in-progress of California poppies.
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or more than two decades artist Patti Jacquemain has lived with the Santa Barbara Botanic Garden virtually outside her back door. She has walked its trails, explored its many corners, and found inspiration for her woodcuts and mosaics in the plants, landscapes, and animals found in the garden’s 80-some acres. And she has always been keenly aware of the changes—some subtle and others quite dramatic—that can occur day by day or season by season. So in late 2016 she thought it might be interesting to walk a mile in the garden every day, keeping a journal in words and pictures
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of what she saw. The result is Walking Through the Seasons at the Santa Barbara Botanic Garden, an exhibit of the artwork inspired by the project and a book by the same name. Jacquemain often chose her walks based on the weather and the time of day. If it was hot, she’d follow paths to Mission Creek or the redwood section. Other days she’d walk to the end of the meadow and take the trail to Granny’s Bench—a mosaic seat that the guardians of the garden had commissioned her to create. “It was my go-to point,” Jacquemain says. “From there you can see the ocean and the islands.” Often she’d walk late in the afternoon or early in the morning >
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Arts & Culture The drawings, watercolors, woodcut prints, and mosaics in Jacquemain’s exhibit and book represent her year’s worth of daily walks, totaling more than 325 miles.
Throughout the year there were wildlife sightings, many of which have been recreated in Jacquemain’s exquisitely detailed woodcuts and mosaics. with her dogs. At the summer solstice, the longest day of the year, she went out both at sunrise and sunset. She had no preconceptions about what she might find to write about or sketch. “You get caught up with something you see,” she says, “a flower you never noticed, the red bark of a manzanita tree, or the sound of the frogs in the creeks. In February 2017 there was a flood, and the garden had little waterfalls.” Throughout the year there were wildlife sightings—skunks, squirrels, coyotes, a gray fox, a bobcat, rabbits, and lots of birds—many of which have been recreated in Jacquemain’s exquisitely detailed woodcuts and mosaics. And though the Thomas fire and a mandatory evacuation notice caused a 12-day hiatus from Jacquemain’s daily walks, she memorialized the conflagration in a mosaic panel of a deer against a blazing red background. Jacquemain found her love for mosaics—and of Santa Barbara’s landscapes—early. She grew up next to Mission Creek on her parents’ 18-acre ranch at what is now the corner of State Street and Alamar Avenue, attended Santa Barbara High School, and won a scholarship to attend Chouinard Art Institute in Los Angeles for several months. She went on to study art at UC Santa Barbara (UCSB) and after graduation, took off to travel in Europe, where the renowned mosaics of Italy made such an impression on her that she bought 2,500 pounds of glass tiles and shipped them home. Soon after, however, she enrolled in UCSB’s graduate program in art and took up printmaking—etchings at first, then woodcuts—as a focus for her work. The tiles remained in storage for decades, until she and her husband, David Gledhill, 60
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bought a plot of land in Mission Canyon. “We got married on this property on New Years’ Eve, 1995–96,” she says, when “there was nothing here.” Over time they cleared brambles and poison oak, built two houses, and uncovered a portion of the original Mission aqueduct from 1806. As she began to create a garden, she thought, “This is a perfect place for mosaics.” Today there’s a graceful free-form koi pond backed by boulders with inlaid butterflies on the rock faces, an allée of roses in colorful mosaic pots, a terrace with mosaic roundels of birds, a large panel showing 50 birds of Santa Barbara County, and inviting greenery everywhere. “The landscape tells me what to do,” says Jacquemain. It has also inspired her to think about how she might involve others in an awareness of the natural world. About 20 years ago she invited 12 acquaintances to lunch to talk about the idea of tying together art and the wilderness. “We had no collection, no property, no money,” she says, “just ideas.” But that was enough to initiate the Wildling Museum of Art & Nature, now located in Solvang, which has changing exhibitions and a burgeoning art collection. Looking for other ways to promote wildlife causes, Jacquemain founded the Creekspirit Wildlife Foundation in 2003 and five years later put up a large log dome building in her garden. Adorned with mosaic panels and illustrations inside and out, it serves as an occasional workspace, library, and resource center, a venue for monthly speakers’ meetings, and a place that schoolkids can come to learn about nature and, perhaps, its infinite capacity to move people to create art.
LANDSCAPE AND CALIFORNIA POPPY WOODCUTS AND TWO STEELHEAD TROUT MOSAIC FROM WALKING THROUGH THE SEASONS AT THE SANTA BARBARA BOTANIC GARDEN: DAVID GLEDHILL
THE WORKS Walking Through the Seasons at the Santa Barbara Botanic Garden is on view from April 7 to July 29 at the Santa Barbara Botanic Garden’s Pritzlaff Conservation Center Gallery at 1212 Mission Canyon Road. The book, published by the garden, will be available for purchase in May. Jacquemain will talk about the project and sign copies of the book at the gallery on May 24. Visit sbbg.org for details.
Faces in the Crowd By Ryan Brown Photograph by Gary Moss
Sarah Williamson
This textile designer heads up a creative team to weave new looks into the fabric of our lives.
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expressing the personality of any space through draperies, carpets, and upholstery. One such visionary is Sarah Williamson, the new design manager at Moorparkbased, international fabric wholesaler Pindler (pindler.com). With a year and a half of experience in Pindler’s product development division, Williamson is now responsible for managing resources and
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Highlights of the Permanent Collection, Ridley-Tree Gallery, the Santa Barbara Museum of Art
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ART as MUSE By Joan Tapper
t’s a truism to say that art is inspiring. Paintings, sculptures, photographs all can move us to contemplate the world beyond our four walls. But sometimes masterworks can generate ideas about what to put inside those four walls. Art can become a touchstone for home décor or set the theme for a lively gathering. That was the idea behind Art of the Table, the fundraising event for the Santa Barbara Museum of Art (SBMA). The Women’s Board asked a coterie of renowned designers to create 12 tablescapes based on works in the museum’s permanent collection. (See details on page 70.) As the media sponsor of this event, 805 Living challenged three of the participants—Marc Normand Gelinas and Cabana Home’s Caroline Thompson and Steve Thompson—to choose one of their favorite works by a local artist and use it as inspiration to decorate a room. The designers’ creations on the following pages speak to the way art can enter our daily lives. 805LIVING.COM / APRIL 2018
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Santa Barbara, were inspired by Mary Heebner’s Heron’s View to create an outdoor living space that reflected the organic quality of her paper-and-cloth collage. “I love the color,” says Caroline. “It so represents the outdoors and all the different elements in nature. It made me think of using different textiles and textures.” “This piece is from one of my favorite series by Mary,” adds Steve. “It evokes where we live; it gives me an ocean view.” Their ideas came together in a design for an alfresco seating and dining area that includes a pair of upholstered chaise longues, dining chairs in a weathered gray-and-white weave, and a dining table with a white concrete base and an oval matte-glass top that’s lacquered underneath in a smoky taupe color. “Art can give you color direction and shape direction and can denote material,” says Caroline. “It doesn’t have to match the furnishings, just complement it. The most important thing is you must be passionate about it.” Heron’s View, 1980, paper and cloth, Mary Heebner, Collection Santa Barbara Museum of Art
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of Marc Normand Gelinas Interior Design in Montecito, is a huge fan of Santa Barbara artist Patricia Chidlaw, whose Dinner in Chinatown he recently acquired for himself. “She represents a new generation of photorealism,” he says. “And her work blends well with my collection of modern photography.” To go with the painting, he envisioned a glass living room overlooking the ocean and chose contemporary furnishings—clean, quiet, subtle, and comfortable—based on classic modern lines. “I picked pieces that Chidlaw’s artwork would sing in. They have a strength of their own,” he notes, “but they let the art come to the foreground. I always like their being neutral in color, so that the emphasis goes onto carpets, the view, and the art.” For homeowners who want to decorate around paintings or sculpture, the key is scale, he says: “Start with the size of the art piece first, and everything will fall into place. Go bold with size! That applies to everything.” Dinner in Chinatown, 2017, oil on canvas, Patricia Chidlaw, courtesy of Sullivan Goss Gallery
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the galleries of the Santa Barbara Museum of Art, with a group of distinguished designers lending their talents to create a dozen lively and dramatic tablescapes inspired by the artworks shown here. The designer-artwork pairings will be revealed on April 27.
THE DESIGNERS The event’s signature designer is John Saladino (1). Joining him are: Cynthia Belliveau, featuring Hermès (2); Gina Andrews of Bon Fortune (3); Margaret Watson, Caroline Thompson, and Steve Thompson of Cabana Home (4); Colette Cosentino (5); Eric Berg of Early California Antiques (6); Marc Normand Gelinas of Marc Normand Gelinas Interior Design (7); Kristi Meland and Jerry Peddicord of Hogue & Co. (8); Victoria Imperioli and Starr Siegele (9); Margaret Matson (10); Diana Dolan (11) and Christie Boyd of Porch, and Rose and Jack Herschorn of The Sacred Space (12).
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THE SLEEP OF REASON PRODUCES MONSTERS (Asia) from the series The Sleep of Reason Produces Monsters, 2008, chromogenic print mounted on aluminum, Yinka Shonibare MBE; SBMA, museum purchase with funds provided by the Austin Fund in honor of Wright S. Ludington
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The weekend-long fundraising event begins at 5 p.m. on Friday, April 27, with an intimate Director’s VIP Preview, followed by a reception with drinks and hors d’oeuvres at 6 p.m. Tickets: $200 for the preview; $150 for the event. The public is free to view the tables on Saturday and Sunday with the price of admission to the museum. 805 Living is the media sponsor of this event. Visit sbmawb.org or call 805-884-6428.
AT THE BREAKFAST TABLE N.D., watercolor, Jehan-Georges Vibert; SBMA, gift of The Estate of Barbara Darlington Dupee
RELIEF OF THREE DANCING NYMPHS 1st century CE, marble, Roman, Libya; SBMA, gift of Frank Perls THE RIPENED WHEAT (LES BLES MURS) 1884, oil on canvas, Jules Bastien-Lepage; museum purchase with funds provided by Suzette and Eugene Davidson and the Davidson Endowment Fund
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WOMAN IN GREY ON BOARD SHIP, GAZING AT THE SEA 1873, oil on canvas, Ernest Ange Duez; SBMA, museum purchase with funds provided by Suzette and Eugene Davidson and the Davidson Endowment Fund
THE KINGDOM OF NATURE 2008, watercolor, graphite, and collage on paper, Aaron Morse; museum purchase, Art Visionaries APRIL 2018 / 805LIVING.COM
VILLAS IN BORDIGHERA 1884, oil on canvas, Claude Monet; SBMA, bequest of Katharine Dexter McCormick in memory of her husband, Stanley McCormick
ZHONG KUI THE DEMON QUELLER IN SELF-ADMIRATION 1733, ink and color on paper, hanging scroll, Jia CAI; SBMA, museum purchase with John and Peggy Maximus Fund THE PARDON 1872, oil on canvas, Jules Breton; SBMA, gift of Kenneth W. Watters in memory of Elizabeth Converse Strong Watters
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ZUN-SHAPED VASE 17th century CE, porcelain painted with underglaze cobalt blue, Chinese, early Qing dynasty; SBMA, gift of Clay Tedeschi in memory of Lewis R. Bloom
HEAD OF APHRODITE 2nd century CE, marble; SBMA, gift of Wright S. Ludington
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A match of design, setting, imagination, and artisanship infuses a hillside house with energy.
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Interior living spaces flow easily into one another in a Santa Barbara hillside home, while oversize doorways and expansive windows underscore the family’s wish to be able to watch animals and birds that might wander through the yard. Kid-friendly details abound, like the chalkboard door panel on the refrigerator. 805LIVING.COM/ /MARCH APRIL 2018 805LIVING.COM
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Architect Jeff Shelton added his signature tile and wrought iron fabricated by his brother, Dave, throughout the home. In the daughter’s room (above) he punched out a favorite teardrop design in the metal staircase and on the Juliet balcony, so sunlight would make interesting shadows below. In the kitchen (top), Shelton says, “The wood island is like something you can rub against.”
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JASON RICK and his wife, Meggen Maloney, knew what they were looking for when they decided to build a house in the hills above Santa Barbara. “We felt a pull to live somewhere that still felt a bit wild,” Rick says. “Once we found an untamed lot with a little elbow room, we approached [local architect] Jeff Shelton to build a magical place for our kids to grow up in. As you can see by his designs, Jeff has seemingly never lost his childhood imagination.” The resulting home—with a kids’ wing at one end, a great room and kitchen in the center, and master bedroom and offices on the other end—is lighthearted and whimsical, full of the colorful tile and wrought iron emblematic of Jeff Shelton’s work (jeffsheltonarchitect. com). There’s also a pool and a separate cabana-guesthouse. And it all nestles easily into a beautifully landscaped setting of boulders and greenery. Moving big rocks to prepare the site was the accomplishment of stoneworker and sculptor Anders Johnson. “Once we solved that,” Shelton says, “you have fun with the spaces and views and fun tiles and metal shapes. The kitchen and living room open to the yard, which is what the family wanted. They look out to the ocean.” The sight lines of the rooms allow Maloney to keep an eye on the kids from the kitchen and her office. Shelton designed a collection of tile patterns for the floors, fireplaces, kitchen walls, and pool sides. In their daughter’s room the tile has a flowery motif; her brother’s floor showcases griffins and dragons. The architect collaborated with his brother, Dave, on iron light fixtures, staircases, fireplace surrounds, and balconies, incorporating >
Dragons and griffins set the theme for the tile in the son’s room (top), one of two bedrooms in the children’s wing, along with an art space and a loft. The giant oval windows appear like eyes peering into the night (below). Grading and preparing the sloped, boulder-filled site called for careful planning to keep a low silhouette for the neighbors and provide needed access for vehicles.
A backdrop of boulders interspersed with greenery surrounds the pool, with its contrasting blue-and-white patterns and stripes. All the hardscape and stone was culled from the site and carefully placed to create a natural look.
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A striped awning on a Dave Shelton metal pergola provides shade for the two-room cabana-guesthouse, where swivel chairs invite guests to linger by the fire after a swim.
Tiny wrought-iron avian sculptures provide an artful nod to the birdlife just outside the master bath (above), where the sleek tub holds pride of place. A loggia (top) with its own fireplace offers another spot to sit and dine with a view. Opposite: The master bedroom comes to life with bright and subtle patterns and an array of textures—from the stone hearth to the thick rug and the silk gauze drapery.
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a teardrop pattern into many of the details, including pendant glass bulbs they commissioned from Saul Alcaraz at Santa Barbara Art Glass. Rick has great admiration for what he calls the “merry band of artisans” that Shelton amassed to bring his drawings to life. In addition to Johnson, Dave Shelton, and Alcaraz, the team included contractor Dan Upton and landscape designer Margie Grace, who matched “the whimsy of the building design with plants that also didn’t take themselves too seriously,” Rick says. When it came to interior design, the family turned to Elizabeth Vallino (elizabethvallinointeriors.com). “I had to respond to the architecture 100 percent,” says Vallino. “How do you design around a house with such personality without being bland? You need a high tolerance for pattern. It’s not for the faint of heart.” To mesh with the many irregular shapes of the house, Vallino avoided rectilinear furnishings and floor coverings. In the living room she used B&B Italia’s Bend couch, which has an asymmetrical footprint, and set it on a freeform pony rug with an interesting texture. “Everything is pretty much natural materials,” she says. For the kitchen, with its striking blue tile and Murano-inspired lights, Vallino went to Raoul Textiles and had the company’s Ocean Flowers pattern printed in a perfectly matching hue on a silk fabric to coordinate the window treatments. The centerpiece is a stunning walnut island set on purple cabinets and flanked by Norman Cherner vintagestyle bar stools. In the master bedroom, which has a bold espresso-and-white fireplace, Vallino used another sympathetic Raoul textile with an expansive but subtle leafy design. Shelton incorporated kid-friendly accents throughout the house, like a crawl space above the living room where children can lie down and watch the adults below. He also put sleeping lofts in the kids’ rooms. Vallino furnished them with stacks of thin mattresses inspired by the French firm Caravane. The mattresses can be taken apart for play and restacked at night. “It’s a really successful house,” says Vallino, “such a good energy house.” Rick adds: “We love it!”
THE POWER OF RESTRAINT REIMAGINING A CALIFORNIA COTTAGE WITH A LIGHT, AIRY TOUCH. BY JOAN TAPPER PHOTOGRAPHS BY JIM BARTSCH
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Pale tones contribute an atmosphere of serenity to the living room of a renovated cottage in Montecito. The owner retained the footprint of the home but changed all the doors and windows to integrate indoor and outdoor living.
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THE COTTAGE THAT Lee Kirch bought in Montecito had many of the elements she wanted. It wasn’t too big. It had only one story, and it was conveniently close to the village. All it would take, thought the longtime jewelry designer, was a simple remodel to give it some charm. As so often happens, however, it turned out that some structural elements were not up to code, and in order to brighten the kitchen and add a feeling of lightness and air throughout the home, the job turned into a gut renovation. Kirch wasn’t daunted. She had redone more than half a dozen houses over the years in Colorado and Montecito and sold the properties, some complete with furnishings. “I only kept my books and my art,” she says. In this case she worked with owner and founding partner of Santa Barbara’s Mosaic Architects (mosaicarchitects.com) Jane Snyder and general contractors Giffin & Crane (giffinandcrane.com) to infuse the house with her own style and the California penchant for bringing a feeling of the outdoors inside. Kirch kept the footprint and the limited number of rooms—two bedrooms and two and a half baths—but she changed all the door and window openings and bumped out the kitchen and the master bath, bringing the interior space to about 2,300 square feet. The living room already had a beamed ceiling, but she turned a large dated bay window into a squared-off window seat and changed the dark wood floors to wide-plank bleached oak. She also had a new palette and aesthetic in mind. “All the houses I’ve done were French country style,” she says, “in warm tones of
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In the sunset’s mellow glow, a stone patio and a formal reflecting pool provide a focus for entertaining outdoors.
beige, cream, ivory, and yellow. I was tired of that. I wanted this to be cleaner and less fussy, with more of a Gustavian Swedish feel. I found pieces at Montecito’s William Laman and Country House Antiques.” A trip to Santa Barbara Stone turned up a beautifully veined piece of black marble that was perfect for the powder room. For the living room furnishings, she had seating custom made in Los Angeles and covered in antique linen. Only a cherished coffee table, with its aged marble top, harks back to her earlier French country décor. The same neutral color scheme prevails in the dining room, where an antique secretary dominates one wall. In the master bedroom a green Swedish dresser provides a pop of color. The iron four-poster bed in that room was also custom made, in Texas, Kirch notes. The kitchen underwent the most dramatic transformation. “We vaulted the ceiling,” says Snyder, “and added tall windows, a dormer facing the mountains, a fireplace, and a cupola over the island to flood the room with light. For the counters and island, Kirch chose a gray soapstone but left it unsealed to preserve the soft hue. Kirch “landscaped the property as an extension of the interior,” says Snyder, creating a garden that’s all green with just a bit of white. It takes a person who’s very restrained to do that.” The greenery looks good all year long and provides a backdrop for entertaining, particularly in summer when guests move easily from the kitchen to the patio. There’s no question about Kirch’s favorite spot: “I pretty much live in the kitchen,” she says. “It’s a very comfortable house.”
THE KITCHEN UNDERWENT THE MOST DRAMATIC TRANSFORMATION. “WE VAULTED THE CEILING,” SAYS JANE SNYDER.
The kitchen (above) is the heart of the house, illuminated not only with stylish lamps but also with natural light that flows through the cupola at the top of the newly raised ceiling. The gray soapstone that covers the central island and counters adds contrast to the neutral walls and cabinets, as does an oriental carpet, which also provides restful softness underfoot. Left: Surrounding shrubbery has been trimmed for a sculptural look.
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Treasured volumes line the entrance to a hallway, punctuating the subject of the painting on the wall—an old-fashioned bookshop.
The simplicity of the powder room leaves the emphasis on the color and interesting veining of the black marble vanity.
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A Swedish chest of drawers reflects the Gustavian aesthetic of the home’s furnishings and brings a rare accent of color into the master bedroom, which includes a mix of textures among its prevailing neutral palette. The custommade iron four-poster bed defines its space with spare, clean lines.
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Taste FOOD / WINE / DINING OUT
Flavor of the Leek The subtlest member of the allium family quietly augments every dish it touches with its mild oniony essence.
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s versatile and dependable as its cousin the onion, the leek has a milder flavor and often plays a similarly fundamental supporting role in the culinary world. In fact, the two alliums are interchangeable. “The flavor of a leek is like onion but more herbaceous,” says executive chef James Siao of Finch & Fork (finchandforkrestaurant.com) in Santa Barbara, pointing out that leeks pair well with nearly all herbs. “But while onions add a sweetness, leeks add both sweetness and vegetable flavor.” Kristen Desmond, chef and owner of Flagstone Pantry (flagstonepantry.com) in Santa Barbara, agrees. “They’re not the primary flavor in most applications,” she says. “But they provide a really nice platform for combining flavors.” Their long season—October through May—makes leeks available most of the year, and they can be prepared in myriad ways, including braised, grilled, gratinéed, roasted, sautéed, or fried like tiny onion rings. To demonstrate the vegetable’s delicate power, Siao and Desmond, along with Yvan Morin of Santa Barbara’s Pacific Crêpes (pacificcrepe.com), have each shared a recipe in which leeks take the lead, imparting an elegant complexity that belies their usual wingman status.
LEEK, APPLE, AND BRIE TARTS One of the original merchants in the Santa Barbara Public Market, Flagstone Pantry’s Kristen Desmond uses leeks in custard as a base for these savory mini tarts. To change up the recipe, she suggests swapping in bacon and gruyere or mushrooms and Swiss cheese for the apple, Brie, and Parmesan called for here. Note: To make these tarts, you’ll need six 5-inch tart pans with removable bottoms. Makes 6 individual tarts 1 sheet frozen puff pastry (from a 17.3-ounce package) thawed All-purpose flour as needed to roll out pastry 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 1 leek, washed, halved, trimmed, and thinly sliced (white and pale-green parts only) 1 Granny Smith apple, peeled, cored, and diced 5 eggs ½ cup plain yogurt
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½ cup milk Salt Pepper 3 ounces Brie, diced 6 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Generously coat with nonstick cooking spray six 5-inch tart pans with removable bottoms and place them on baking sheet. On clean, lightly floured surface, use a rolling pin to roll out sheet of pastry to form a 12x18-inch rectangle. Cut it into six 6x6-inch squares. Press one square into each tart pan, pressing pastry up the sides and across the center. Transfer baking sheet with tart pans to refrigerator until ready to assemble the tarts. In a small skillet, heat olive oil and butter on medium-low. Add sliced leek and sauté until wilted, about 3 to 5 minutes. Add apple and sauté until it begins to soften, about 3 to 5 minutes more. Remove from heat. In a small mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, yogurt, and milk. Add a generous pinch of salt and pepper. Whisk to combine.
To assemble tarts: Divide Brie evenly among the tart shells, and sprinkle 1 tablespoon shredded Parmesan cheese over each. Add equal amounts of leek and apple mixture to the tarts. Pour equal amounts of custard filling over tarts (about 3 fluid ounces per tart). Bake for 24 minutes, rotating halfway through, until each is puffed in the center. Remove tarts from oven, lift tarts from pans, and serve.
SAVORY CREPES WITH CREAMED LEEKS AND PROSCIUTTO Known as galettes in Northern France, buckwheat crepes are heartier and darker in color than traditional crepes. They’re also gluten-free, notes Yvan Morin, the Frenchborn owner of Pacific Crêpes whose father, Andre, created this recipe for the Santa Barbara crepêrie. For the best texture, Morin recommends hydrating the buckwheat flour by resting the batter overnight, covered, in the refrigerator before thinning it with water and preparing the crepes. A green salad is an excellent accompaniment. >
Individual servings of Leek, Apple, and Brie Tarts are fashioned from purchased puff pastry filled with leek and apple slices, egg, yogurt, milk, and two types of cheese.
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Taste Food Serves 6 CREPES 1 cup buckwheat flour ¼ teaspoon salt 2 large eggs ½ cup milk 1 tablespoon canola oil ¼–½ cup water, as needed Butter, as needed
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CREAMED LEEKS 2½ tablespoons unsalted butter 5 leeks, washed, trimmed, and thinly sliced (white and pale-green parts only) ½ cup water Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 1 cup heavy cream ADDITIONS 8 ounces Brie or raclette cheese, cut into 6 pieces 6 ounces prosciutto, thinly sliced into ribbons Chopped parsley To make crepe batter: In a blender or food processor combine flour, salt, eggs, milk, and canola oil; blend until smooth. Transfer to a bowl, cover, and refrigerate at least 2 hours or overnight. To make creamed leeks: In a medium saucepan, melt butter. Add sliced leeks and water. Season with salt and pepper, cover, and simmer over low heat, until leeks are soft, about 12 minutes. Stir in cream. Remove from heat and set aside. To cook crepes: Into the batter whisk 1 tablespoon of water at a time until batter reaches the consistency of melted ice cream. Melt ½ teaspoon butter in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, swirling to coat. Pour in enough batter to thinly coat the bottom, rocking the pan to coat evenly. Cook until crepe is golden and easy to lift with a nonstick spatula, about 1 to 2 minutes. Using spatula, flip crepe and cook another 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer crepe to a plate and cover it with a damp kitchen towel to prevent the edges from drying until ready to serve. Continue with remaining batter, adding butter to coat skillet as needed and stacking crepes under the damp towel. To assemble: Return a crepe to the hot skillet. Place 1 piece of Brie and 1 to 2 tablespoons of creamed leeks in the center of the crepe. Top with about 1⁄6 of the prosciutto ribbons. Heat for 1 to 2 minutes until cheese begins to soften and melt, then transfer to a serving plate. Sprinkle chopped parsley over the prosciutto. Fold crepe in half, and then in half again to form a triangle or fold crepe in half and tuck both sides under to form a square. Keep filled crepe warm by covering it with warm, damp kitchen towel. Repeat with remaining crepes and serve.
TRUE GRIT Leeks require thorough cleaning to remove dirt between their thick, tightly layered leaves. “Leeks contain a lot of grit when you purchase them, so it’s important to wash them well,” says Desmond. Her method calls for cutting off the dark-green stems and the root, then halving the remaining white and pale-green stalk lengthwise. Remove the outermost layer of each half and slice each stalk into half-rounds. Submerge leek pieces in a bowl of cold water and agitate them with your hands to release dirt. Allow leeks to sit in the water for a few minutes until dirt settles to the bottom of the bowl. Transfer leek pieces to a fine mesh strainer or colander to drain.
POBLANO AND LEEK SOUP “Poblanos bring a mild heat to this soup, along with an earthy and slightly smoky flavor,” says executive chef James Siao of Finch & Fork, describing his modern Latin twist on the traditional potato-leek potage. For an extra creamy texture, he recommends cutting the vegetables to equal size, ensuring that they all cook at the same rate. “We also add a touch of fresh lemon juice and Tabasco during the puree to add brightness and a pop of acidity that makes this soup unique,” says Siao. Serves 6 to 8 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 garlic cloves, crushed 11 ounces russet potatoes, peeled and diced (about 2 medium) ½ cup fennel bulb, diced 1 cup seeded and diced poblano chile 1 cup cleaned, trimmed, diced leeks (white parts only) ½ cup diced celery (about 1 stalk) ½ cup peeled and diced carrot (about 2 medium) 2 cups whole milk 2 cups heavy cream 2 cups water 1 tablespoon salt 1 lemon, juiced 1 teaspoon Tabasco or other hot sauce Heat olive oil in a heavy large pot on mediumhigh. Add garlic, potatoes, fennel, chile, leeks, celery, and carrot and sauté until vegetables are lightly browned, 10 to 12 minutes. Add milk, cream, and water and bring to a boil, then simmer until vegetables are tender enough to be pierced with a fork, about 20 minutes. Transfer to blender or food processor in batches and blend until smooth. Strain soup through a fine mesh sieve and return to pot. Season with salt, lemon juice, and hot sauce. Ladle soup into bowls and serve.
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Garden-Fresh Brews A sampling of spring’s flavored suds.
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missing out on the kaleidoscope of possibilities in flavored beers. The Belgians have long set the pace for flavoring beers with fruit, but Central Coast brewers are hot on their heels. These five garden fresh–flavored 805-born beers bring spring straight to the glass. The 2018 release of Firestone Walker Brewing Company Bretta Rosé (firestonebeer. com) began when master blender Jim Crooks hit the road before dawn one foggy morning
last summer to embark on an annual rite—the selection of fresh raspberries for the next vintage of this specialty from the Barrelworks’ Wild Ale series. He arrived at the packinghouse in Oxnard at 7 a.m. to select the best lots from pallets of berries picked the night before. That same afternoon, his chosen raspberries—all 10,000 pounds of them— were delivered to the Barrelworks facility in Buellton. The fruit was immediately transferred to large oak fermentation tanks called foeders, then blended with 16-month-aged Berliner Weisse– style base beer and inoculated with a proprietary Brettanomyces yeast culture. The beer was then slow-fermented and matured for four months prior to bottling. This fifth annual batch of Bretta Rosé shines with a softly burnished hue and exudes enticing raspberry perfume. Bracing acidity leads to a dry, refreshing finish with a gentle effervescence. Don’t be fooled by Island Brewing Company Avocado Honey Ale (islandbrewingcompany.com): The beer doesn’t actually contain avocados. Instead, it’s the result of a symbiotic collaboration between bees and beekeepers from Goleta-based San Marcos Farms, local avocado growers, and Island Brewing Company’s avid brewers in Carpinteria. The bees collect nectar from avocado blossoms, pollinating the trees in the process, and then produce the honey that’s used to flavor the beer. So drinking this unique, ambertoned labor of love contributes to three sustainable local industries, and it also happens to be downright delicious. The tantalizingly sweet finish demands another sip. Go right ahead: The ale is only 5.3 percent alcohol. SLO Brew (slobrew.com), San Luis Obispo’s justly celebrated craft-brew outfit, runs a bustling downtown pub and loft space as well as a 30,000-barrel production facility and taproom called The Rock near the San Luis Obispo Regional Airport. One of the brewery’s year-round offerings is the brightly
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tinged SLO Brew CaliSqueeze Blood Orange Hefeweizen. Forget extracts, Cali-Squeeze is made with a fresh puree of blood oranges for a tasty sweet-tartness. Like its siblings from SLO Brew, it’s sold in lightproof aluminum cans, which aficionados agree preserve beer better than glass bottles. In Ventura, adventuresome brewer Will Shelton puts a brave new spin on flavored beers with his Concrete Jungle Brewing Project Hashtag 710 (concrete junglebrew.com), an ale made with cannabidiol oil, or CBD. (When read upside-down, 710 spells OIL.) The perfectly legal cannabis derivative contains no THC (hence no high) but still lends a certain racy factor to this cloudy, unfiltered American-style IPA that is 7 percent alcohol. Hemp and hops are botanical cousins—both are members of the Cannabaceae family—so the addition of CBD to beer seems like a natural progression that’s just right for the times. CBD is thought to have antiinflammatory and other health benefits, but this recommendation is for its flavor alone: supple and full-bodied, with a nice frontal attack and a long, highly bittered finish. Under new ownership, Ventura’s Surf Brewery (surf brewery.com) offers the next in line from its Seasonal Release series, Wahine Strawberry Wheat Ale. Surf Brewery has trademarked the name, appropriating a Polynesian word for woman that’s used in Hawaiian beach culture to mean a female surfer, like the one depicted in silhouette on the bottle. Brewed according to seasonally available fruit, previous releases have been flavored with grapefruit, blueberry, and lemon. This spring, locally grown strawberries added to the wheat-based ale make for a radical aprèssurf quaff.
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A Riot of Flavor
A celebrity sommelier-turned-winemaker and a chef-turned-restaurateur collaborate to spice up Santa Barbara with their brand of Indian-style dining.
A table set for service flaunts the dramatically colored décor of Santa Barbara’s new Bibi Ji restaurant, owned by James Beard Award–winning sommelier Rajat Parr (on the left) and acclaimed chef Jessi Singh.
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rom a small door on State Street, the fragrance of garam masala and the sounds of Indian music waft through the air. Bibi Ji (bibijisb.com), the new Santa Barbara restaurant, wine bar, and bottle shop of star sommelier and winemaker Rajat Parr and globe-trotting chef and restaurateur Jessi Singh, is open for business. “Raj is a good friend of mine,” says Singh, whose ball cap and youthful grin belie the fact that he’s opened multiple restaurants across two continents. “Every time I would come visit him here it reminded me of small Australian beach towns back home.” The feast of color, aromas, light, and sound at Bibi Ji pays tribute to Parr and Singh’s native India (Singh was born there and raised in Australia). The 1960 Bollywood film Mughal-eAzam is projected onto an exposed brick wall, portraits of Indian citizens in saturated pinks and greens flank paned windows, and a humming cold case is labeled “cold beer” in Hindi lettering. Each detail supports an earthy-yet-canny blend of high-low
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aesthetics, which is a fair representation of its proprietors, too. Singh met Parr while operating Babu Ji in New York, the chef’s first foray into American dining after opening similar Indian cuisine eateries in Australia and prior to opening Babu Ji in San Francisco. As epicures and successful Indian men in the hospitality industry, the two connected. “Not many people from the Indian community make wine or consider it a profession,” says Singh of Parr, who was born in Calcutta and became a James Beard Award–winning sommelier for chef Michael Mina’s restaurant empire and the producer of Sandhi and Domaine de la Côte wines (both made in the Sta. Rita Hills, near Lompoc). “I was very honored to meet Raj. I thought, ‘This guy’s doing really well, being where we come from.’ The same goes for me: A lot of Indians don’t consider chef a profession.” When Singh and Parr decided to open a restaurant in Santa Barbara together, they went with Singh’s signature marketdriven style of Indian cuisine alongside a list of 100 local and
international wines and beers perfect Santa Barbara Uni Biryani takes center for pairing with that flavor palate. stage on a platter of Singh’s creative Indian To describe his approach, Singh dishes (above), which uses the word unauthentic. “There’s are served in the dining no such thing as authentic Indian room (above, right) and food,” he says. “Authentic Indian food on two outdoor patios. A choice of naan is spiced is what your mum made you or your with garlic and chives (far grandma, maybe. It’s a myth. In India, right). The wine selection is available for sipping inwe never had a restaurant culture. house and taking home We don’t have recipe books. It’s all by the bottle (right). been passed down from mother to daughter.” He explains that the restaurant’s name is an Indian term of endearment for mother or grandmother, the women who protect and pass on their families’ cuisine. Across the menu, Singh favors the slow-cooking method of dum, eschewing oil or ghee and instead steaming ingredients in a sealed vessel over a long period of time. He showcases locally sourced produce and, in particular, locally caught seafood. The price of market ingredients, he says, is far lower in Santa Barbara than in New York or San Francisco, where large fine-dining restaurants drive the economy and push out smaller buyers. In Santa Barbara, he’s able to keep prices low. The most expensive dish on the menu—Jumbo Prawn Tandoori—is $25, and by-the-glass wines are $12 each, $6 during happy hour. He hopes this will attract regulars. “We’re not chasing tourists,” says Singh, who joined Parr in becoming a Santa Barbara resident just a few months ago. “We’re here for the locals.” If approachable prices won’t draw locals, the riot of flavors across Singh’s menu will. He offers his take on gol gappa, bitesize spheres of crispy papadum (an Indian flatbread) filled with a chilled, sweet chutney whose formidable heat reaches a crescendo long after the bite is gone. Yogurt croquettes meld the warmth of cardamom and ginger with cooling beetroot sauce, and the salmon crudo combines spring fruits with chili
oil, mint chutney, and crushed papadum, for crunch. The most popular dish from Singh’s previous restaurants, Mr. Tso’s Cauliflower, appears here, too: Indo Chinese–style florets tossed in a tomato-chili sauce and garnished with sesame seeds and microgreens. By the glass and by the bottle, Parr’s wine list emphasizes appropriately spice-friendly varieties from of-the-moment wine regions like France’s Côtes du Jura, Loire Valley, and Beaujolais, in addition to Burgundy, Bordeaux, and Champagne, as well as local selections including his own Sandhi and Domaine de la Côte labels. Bottles of each wine on the list are also available for purchase at reasonable prices in the bottle shop on site. A father of two little girls, Singh moved to Santa Barbara, in large part, for the family-friendly quality of life. “I want to see kids walking around in here, parents pulling beers from the cold case without having to ask. I want to see the same people in here two, maybe three times a week, like they live here. You know: casual, casual, casual.” 805LIVING.COM / APRIL 2018
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Our aim is to inform you of restaurants with great food that you might not have experienced yet. The guide is arranged not by cuisine type, but by style of restaurant. “Fine Dining” choices have an elegant atmosphere and very professional service. Restaurants included under the “Foodie” heading are heralded for their wonderful chefdriven cuisine, regardless of atmosphere. “A Good Bet” listings are just that—solid, casual, and delicious. The “Fun, Fun, Fun” category brings you spots geared toward a good time. New listings will appear in The Guide in every issue. Please send any comments and suggestions to edit@805living.com. ON THE WEB: Visit 805living.com for more listings and to make quick and easy reservations
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These restaurants have a skilled kitchen team, a lovely dining room, and great service. ANGEL OAK 8301 Hollister Ave. Santa Barbara, 805-968-0100 ritzcarlton.com/en/hotels/california/ santa-barbara/dining/angel-oak Steaks & Seafood; Entrées $31 to Market Price
Great Views, Romantic Located on the grounds of The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Angel Oak takes full advantage of its perch above the Santa Barbara County coastline and of the talents of chef Alexander Bollinger. The menu is modern steakhouse with a seafood twist—and guests can choose from among 12,000-bottles in the restaurant’s wine cellar.
To the list of reasons to stop and explore the foodie-destination town of Los Alamos, add the opening of Bell’s (bellsrestaurant.com). Located at what used to be Bell Street Farm, the French-inspired bistro is the work of the husband-and-wife team of Greg and Daisy Ryan, who met while working at Thomas Keller’s Per Se in New York. In the Santa Ynez Valley (where Daisy grew up), they are offering lunch, dinner, and a wine list that includes a few French favorites, plus local labels too small to have their own tasting rooms. ARTISAN 843 12th St. Paso Robles, 805-237-8084 artisanpasorobles.com New American; Entrées $14–$31
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Vegetables from the restaurant’s own farm, sustainably raised meats, and an award-winning chef combine to form a temple of gastronomy in the heart of 805 wine country. Chef and co-owner Chris Kobayashi prepares seasonal food for daily dinners, and weekend brunches. An afternoon menu of small plates, woodfired pizzas, and drink specials is available daily at the bar. Chris’ wife, Shandi, matches excellent wines to her husband’s cuisine.
BELMOND EL ENCANTO 800 Alvarado Place Santa Barbara, 805-845-5800 belmond.com/el-encanto-santa-barbara Entrées $28–$48
Great Views, Romantic The luxe Belmond El Encanto hotel perches atop its seven-acre hilltop property with sweeping city and ocean views. Settle in on the spacious terrace or in the elegant dining room and linger over artfully presented California coastal cuisine crafted by executive chef Johan Denizot. Local ingredients shine, including herbs from the chef’s garden and cheese made from the milk of Ellie, the resort’s cow. The seasonal menu features appetizers such as halibut sashimi and mains like king crab leg in lobster-chili broth and classic New York steak with a choice of sides. The wine list includes Santa Barbara County gems and globetrotting labels. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are served daily, although Sunday lunch is replaced with a bottomless Bellini brunch. Afternoon tea (reservations highly recommended) is served Monday through Saturday. In-the-know locals and hotel guests take in the sunset, cocktail in hand, on the terrace.
CA’ DARIO 37 E. Victoria St. Santa Barbara, 805-884-9419 cadario.net Italian; Entrées $15–$32
At the corner of Victoria and Anacapa streets, Ca’ Dario is somewhat off the Santa Barbara tourist path. That doesn’t mean it isn’t jammed with people twirling forks laden with al dente pastas sauced in Bolognese, or tomatoes with olives and capers, or smoked salmon with peas and tomato and cream. The Ravioli al Burro e Salvia is a fine example of a spinach-ricotta ravioli sauced in browned butter and crispy sage leaves. Steaks, lamb chops, and breaded chicken breast are quite filling. There’s a fresh fish special daily and sometimes a wonderful seafood risotto. Wines from Italy and the Central Coast line the walls.
CELLO RISTORANTE & BAR 2700 Buena Vista Drive Paso Robles, 805-369-2503 allegrettovineyardresort.com/dining.aspx Mediterranean; Entrées $14–$38
Romantic Located at the luxurious Allegretto Vineyard Resort, Cello showcases the cuisine of executive chef Justin Picard, a veteran of kitchens in San Francisco and Aspen who has made two guest appearances at the James Beard House in New York. Look for local, seasonal ingredients (some grown on site) in his pastas, salads, flatbreads, steaks, and seafood. A serene covered patio near the substantial kitchen garden is a fine place for enjoying breakfast, lunch, small plates, or dinner outdoors. Cello also offers an extensive farm-tobar cocktail menu and a wine list that includes several otherwise impossible-to-get bottles.
THE CHASE RESTAURANT AND LOUNGE 1012 State St. Santa Barbara, 805-965-4351 chasebarandgrill.com Italian; Entrées $16–$44
Romantic With the cozy upscale ambience of an old-fashioned supper club, The Chase Restaurant and Lounge has offered enduring Italian favorites along with American steaks, chops, and seafood, since 1979, proving that the classics never lose their appeal. Sparkling garlands of tiny white lights, white tablecloths, a marble-inlaid bar, tip-top service, and Frank Sinatra in the background set the scene for traditional, satisfying meals.
FOUR SEASONS HOTEL WESTLAKE VILLAGE 2 Dole Drive Westlake Village, 818-575-3000 fourseasons.com/westlakevillage/dining Californian and Japanese; Entrées and Sunday Brunch $15–$72
Trained at Michelin-starred restaurants in his native Spain, executive chef Jose Fernandez brings a refined farm-and-ocean-to-table approach to the resort’s elegant dining rooms. At Hampton’s, posh furnishings and waterfall views are backdrops for a Champagne brunch buffet with live jazz on Sundays. The more casual Lobby Lounge features waterfall views with breakfast, lunch, and dinner and a Sustainable Living Menu. Located near the lobby, Stir is open daily from 6 a.m. with a grab-and-go menu of baked-on-site pastries and savory options to go with cold-brewed coffee, gelato, and other treats. With its fire pits and urban vibe, The Lookout is a sophisticated outdoor spot to start the evening with a cocktail and a small plate or two. Open Fridays through Sundays, The Tasting Room features California labels and a menu of wine-friendly nibbles. Sushi fans will want to visit Onyx, which gets its own write-up in the Foodie section of this guide. Valet parking is $7 with validation; selfparking is free for up to four hours with validation.
THE GRILL ON THE ALLEY 120 E. Promenade Way Westlake Village, 805-418-1760 thegrill.com American; Entrées $11–$59
Saturday & Sunday Brunch Steaks and chops are legendary here and at the original Grill on the Alley in Beverly Hills, the ultimate powerlunch spot. At this location, whether out on the patio
The Dining Guide or in the dining room and bar, diners enjoy American comfort food with international flair. Sushi is available at lunch and dinner, and the menu’s friendly reminder that “any turf can surf” is an invitation to order jumbo prawns and other seafood with your filet mignon or dryaged New York strip. Weekend brunch offers avocado toast, Niman Ranch slab bacon and eggs, and $15 bottomless mimosas and Bloody Marys. Happy hour is daily from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m., when you can make a meal of the specially priced lollipop chicken wings, spicy tuna rolls, and wood-fired cheeseburger bites offered with cocktails, draft beers, and wines by the glass.
UPDATE HOLDREN’S STEAKS & SEAFOOD 1714-A Newbury Road Newbury Park, 805-498-1314 and 512 State St. Santa Barbara, 805-965-3363 holdrens.com Steak House; Entrées $23–$52 (more for surf‑and-turf combos)
Romantic The décor is sophisticated enough for business; the lighting is low enough for romance. Comfy seating and friendly servers encourage lingering. Appetizers, like the bacon-wrapped prawns stuffed with feta cheese and jalapeño, are hearty enough to be main courses. Steaks are marbled, tender, and seasoned right. The signature Cowboy Cut is huge and sits atop a pile of spicy onion strings. All steaks come with sauce, a side dish, and a choice of soup or salad. Both locations are open for lunch Mondays through Fridays; happy hour runs daily from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
After an extensive kitchen remodel, Jimmy’s Pub at the Ojai Valley Inn (ojairesort.com) is all wood-fired up and raring to go, thanks to a newly installed pizza oven that produces Neapolitan-style pies in just minutes. (Selections range from a basic Margherita to the aptly named Carne, topped with meats.) But don’t hurry off after eating: Located next to the resort’s legendary golf course, Jimmy’s Pub invites diners to linger and enjoy the views.
IL CORTILE RISTORANTE 608 12th St. Paso Robles, 805-226-0300 ilcortileristorante.com Italian; Entrées $18–$34
Il cortile is Italian for “the courtyard.” At this upscale restaurant at the edge of downtown Paso, the courtyard invites diners to breathe in beautiful evenings. A more intimate experience awaits inside, where diners find what the owners call contemporary Old World styling. Northern and Southern Italian dishes are the heart of executive chef and co-owner Santos MacDonal’s seasonal menu. Along with caldi (hot) and freddi (cold) antipasti, there is a section of the menu dedicated to mozzarella. Pasta, ravioli, and gnocchi have fresh, inspired flavors, hallmarks of being housemade. Secondi (main courses) cover beef, lamb, and seafood; osso bucco is particularly nice. The restaurant has a small bar area and a wine list that raises a glass to California’s Central Coast and Italy.
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LUCKY’S 1279 Coast Village Road Montecito, 805-565-7540 luckys-steakhouse.com Steak House; Entrées $16–$69
Saturday & Sunday Brunch Black-and-white portraits of stars like Elizabeth Taylor, Sammy Davis Jr., Andy Warhol, and Julia Child adorn the walls of this upscale steak house in Montecito. The plates and napkins are monogrammed, the patio is tented and heated for year-round enjoyment, and the bar opens an hour before dinner service begins. Steaks can be dressed with seven different sauces, there are eight versions of potato side dishes, and the onion rings should have their own Facebook Fan page.
leads to the gardens. Tables draped in white linens are tucked behind stands of bamboo throughout the garden and arranged on a sheltered patio strung with twinkle lights. (The table nearest the pond is a prime spot for marriage proposals.) The current menu channels the Hookers (who added meat to the menu in the 1960s) with prix-fixe dinners that continue to showcase local produce, some of it from the on-site herb garden. Don’t miss the braised pork belly appetizer, which might come with a sweet pineapple poppy sauce one season and other accompaniments the next. The wine list offers 600 imported and domestic labels. A note about the address: The Ranch House is located where South Lomita Avenue meets Besant Road, prompting Yelp and other online sources to place it at 500 S. Lomita Ave.
MEDITERRANEO 32037 Agoura Road Westlake Village, 818-889-9105 med-rest.com Mediterranean; Entrées $11–$105 (to share)
SABOR COCINA MEXICANA 2200 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd. Thousand Oaks, 805-497-2457 saborcocinamexicana.com Mexican; Entrées $14–$24
Great View, Kid-Friendly (breakfast and lunch), Sunday Brunch Serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily, Mediterraneo provides plenty of dining options for locals and guests of the Westlake Village Inn, where it is located. Executive chef Lisa Biondi showcases local, seasonal ingredients in starters such as Kurobuta pork belly with crispy white polenta and apple agrodolce, Italy’s answer to sweet-and-sour sauce. Entrées include an array of flatbreads, swordfish with sautéed rapini, Niman Ranch double-cut pork chops and oven-roasted carrots with rosemary garlic potatoes, and an 18-ounce free-range veal chop Milanese. The à la carte Sunday brunch choices range from light to decadent. Happy hour, on weekdays from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., features live music, a $5 menu, and thematic food-and-drink specials (think Mozzarella Mondays and Truffle Tuesdays). Worth a splurge: classic and craft cocktails filtered through the imagination of mixologist and food and beverage manager Jacopo Falleni. Patios offer views of the lake or vineyard; a private room is available for special events.
MR. CHOW 3835 Cross Creek Road, Suite 18A Malibu, 310-456-7600 mrchow.com Chinese; Family-style service $60–$80 per person; à la carte service available
Romantic Located in the Malibu Country Mart, this Mr. Chow location shares a menu and sense of showmanship with its famous older brother in Beverly Hills. (Both offer hand-pulled noodle demonstrations.) Décor is minimalist, putting the cuisine in sharp focus. Favorite dishes include honey-glazed prawns with walnuts, enlivened with dabs of spicy chili sauce from the small pots found on each table. A threecourse Beijing Duck dinner ($78 per person) is among the prix-fixe, family-style dining options, which tend to be less spendy than going à la carte. A small-bites menu is available in the bar, where the cocktails change with the seasons.
THE RANCH HOUSE 102 Besant Road Ojai, 805-646-2360 theranchhouse.com Farm-to-table Prix fixe $45 for three courses, $55 for five
Romantic The Ranch House is much changed from the early 1950s, when it was founded as a pay-what-you-can vegetarian restaurant by Alan and Helen Hooker. But its sense of magic remains: A stream runs through the property, spilling into a koi pond with a bridge that
Romantic, Sunday Brunch It’s flashy and fancy—not your usual Mexican cocina. Eat in the bar area where huge margaritas are being blended, or on the front patio while people watching, or in the main dining room with the massive chandeliers strung with red glass hearts. Chef-owner Leticia Hansen turns out beautifully plated entrées like chicken enchiladas with Oaxacan cheese and cochinita pibil, which is pork in achiote sauce. Her partner and husband, Mark Hansen, makes sure the dining areas are running smoothly.
TIERRA SUR RESTAURANT AT HERZOG WINE CELLARS 3201 Camino del Sol Oxnard, 805-983-1560 tierrasuratherzog.com New American; Entrées $16–$58 Wine-Tasting Menu $70
Tucked inside Herzog’s winery and tasting room, Tierra Sur specializes in wine-friendly meals made with careful attention to detail. Executive chef Gabe Garcia, who’s also a fan of local, seasonal fare, maintains the Mediterranean vibe of the menu. Marinated olives, lamb bacon, and corn tortillas are made in-house. Tapas feature beet salad as well as pastrami and corned beef tongue. Watch carefully, and you may see your bone-in rib eye for two prepared on the patio’s wood-burning grill before it is served with kale and sous vide oyster mushrooms. Desserts are elegantly plated variations on sorbets and flourless chocolate cake. Surrounded by the coppery glow of the walls and the burnished-wood wine rack that frames the kitchen pass-through, diners may need to pinch themselves as a reminder that they’re at a kosher restaurant in an Oxnard industrial park. On Fridays, only lunch is served. The restaurant is closed on Saturdays in observance of the Sabbath.
TRA DI NOI RISTORANTE 3835 Cross Creek Road, Suite 8A Malibu, 310-456-0169 tradinoimalibu.com Italian Entrées $18–$36; market price for some seafood Sunday Brunch Even though locals know what they want without opening a menu, the kitchen at this restaurant in the Malibu Country Mart can still impress the rest of us with its handmade pastas, shaved truffles, grass-fed beef, local olive oil, and salads made with produce from Malibu’s Thorn Family Farm. The spaghetti carbonara manages to be both low fat and delicious, and the seasonal specials are a treat. The well-curated wine list matches the food and offers prime selections for sipping on the patio.
TUSCANY IL RISTORANTE 968 S. Westlake Blvd. Westlake Village, 805-495-2768 Italian; Entrées $18–$32
Romantic Village dwellers pack this beautiful space for its warm, friendly service and top-notch food. The menu is small, but the nightly specials are worth investigating. High rollers and celebs consider this their neighborhood boîte. Others come just for special occasions. The lobster and shrimp martini salad has hearts of palm, avocado, and pink grapefruit segments; the baby greens salad has shaved fennel and toasted pine nuts; the whole Dover sole is topped with a lemon-chervil sauce; and the chicken breast comes under a sun-dried tomato pesto.
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Cuisine that shines regardless of décor, service, ambience, or even views. AZU 457 E. Ojai Ave. Ojai, 805-640-7987 azuojai.com Mediterranean-Californian, Gastropub Tapas and bar snacks $5–$16, Entrées $9–$32
Weekend Brunch A long, dark-wood bar dominates the front room at this popular lunch, dinner, and tapas spot, creating the perfect setting for the Ojai Valley Brewery taproom. Small-batch ales and lagers made with local botanicals by Jeremy Haffner, the son-in-law of owner and chef Laurel Moore, are available by the pint, tasting flight, and take-home growler. Pair them with gastropub fare such as tacos, flatbreads, and poutine topped with braised beef and salsa roja. Lunch and dinner options include falafel chiles rellenos, and a vegan paella of white beans, peas, cauliflower, broccolini, and artichoke hearts. Blueberry-lemon pancakes and croquette eggs Benedict with preserved lemon hollandaise are on the weekend brunch menu served from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Additional seating is available on the sidewalk, in the brick-lined dining room, and—in warmer months—on a sheltered, ivy-covered back patio.
BARBAREÑO 205 W. Canon Perdido St. Santa Barbara, 805-963-9591 barbareno.com Californian; Entrées $18–$29
This restaurant highlights ingredients from the Central Coast in menus that feature a few changes monthly. Head chef Justin Snyder focused on pastry in his previous culinary lives, evident from the carefully composed salads, tartares, and desserts that emerge from the kitchen. Recurring favorites include starters like avocado roulade made with hamachi crudo and coconut-oolong milk, and cheeky Eggamuffins featuring buttermilk blini stacked with Seascape cheese, speck, and shavings of salt-cured egg yolk. Hope Ranch Mussels with fennel and mustard broth and slow-cooked Wagyu tri tip are also available, along with an extensive inventory of local beers and a wine list that recently garnered a Wine Spectator award of excellence.
THE BEAR AND STAR 2860 Grand Ave. Los Olivos, 805-686-1359 thebearandstar.com American; Entrées $15–$49 Saturday & Sunday Brunch
Named for the motifs on the California and Texas state flags, this restaurant, located at the Fess Parker Wine Country Inn, sources much of its beef, poultry, and produce from the nearby 714-acre Parker family ranch. The wood-smoked traditions of both states are represented on what is referred to as a “refined ranch cuisine” menu by chef and partner John Cox. Dishes have included cured Wagyu carpaccio topped with shavings of cured egg yolk, stuffed local quail with molasses gastrique, grilled catfish with charred onion dressing, and, for dessert, a chess pie to make Cox’s Lone Star–state brethren proud. Brunch features an à la carte menu with specialty cocktails.
NEW BIBI JI 734 State Street Santa Barbara, 805-560-6845 bibijisb.com Indian, Australian, and American Street Food $10–$16, Grill $15–$25, Curries $10–$18, Chef’s Tasting $50 per person
Chef and restaurateur Jessi Singh partners with star sommelier and winemaker Rajat Parr to offer vibrant Indian fare and local and international wines and beers in this casual downtown bistro. Don’t miss the gol gappa, surprising sweet-and-spicy flatbread balls flavored with mint, coriander, dates, and tamarind chutney or Singh’s signature dish, Mr. Tso’s Cauliflower, featuring the nutty florets tossed in a tangy chili sauce.
BOB’S WELL BREAD BAKERY 550 Bell St. Los Alamos, 805-344-3000 bobswellbread.com European; Pastries and Breads $1.50–$20, Entrées $7–$13
Located in a refurbished 1920s-era service station with its original Douglas fir floors intact, this artisanal bakery is well worth a visit. For the best selection, arrive at 7 a.m. on Thursdays through Mondays, when the doors open and aromatic scones, bagels, kouignamann, pain au chocolat, and other pastries come out of the ovens. Loaves of naturally leavened, burnishedcrust breads follow soon after. Special daily breads include pain aux lardons (Saturdays and Sundays), and gluten-free Centennial Loaf (Mondays). The on-site café serves breakfast and lunch (think avocado toast tartine, croque monsieur sandwiches, and grilled bread with pâté and onion-bacon marmalade) until 3 p.m. Graband-go items for DIY picnics include ficelle sandwiches made with French ham, Emmentaler cheese, and house-made butter. Check the Facebook page for details about monthly meet-the-winemakers gatherings that include food-and-wine pairings.
BOUCHON 9 W. Victoria St. Santa Barbara, 805-730-1160 bouchonsantabarbara.com Wine Country Cuisine; Entrées $26–$38
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Romantic Bouchon celebrates the local, from its carefully curated wine list to the craftspeople overseeing the successful remodeling of the garden patio at the front entrance. Executive chef Greg Murphy follows suit, using farmers’ market ingredients in dishes like pan-roasted local white fish with wilted dandelion greens or a soup featuring white carrots from Tutti Frutti Farms. (Murphy’s Foodie Stroll menu includes a tour of the Tuesday farmers’ market followed by a three-course meal with wine for $95 per person.) Add the gracious presence of proprietor Mitchell Sjerven and you have the ingredients for the first Santa Barbara-area restaurant in a decade to earn the AAA Four Diamond award for excellence.
UPDATE CAFÉ FICELLE 390 S. Mills Road Ventura, 805-941-3444 cafeficelle.com French; Baked goods, $2–$9; Entrées $10–$15
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The Dining Guide With rustic loaves of bread and flaky pain au chocolat, Café Ficelle is Ventura’s answer to the charming boulangerie-patisseries of Paris. Baked goods change with the seasons and artisanal whims of co-owner Bryan Scofield and son-in-law and executive baker Jarrett Chambers. Breakfast items include crepes, avocado toast, and housemade granola. Lunch features soups, salads, and sandwiches made on titular ficelles (thin loaves of French bread). Craft beers and local and imported wines are available for DIY pairings. Brunch from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays is à la carte, with mimosas and Ficelle Royales.
EMBER RESTAURANT 1200 E. Grand Ave. Arroyo Grande, 805-474-7700 emberwoodfire.com California-Mediterranean Small Plates $10–$17, Pizzas $18–$20, Entrées $23–$32
Named for the wood fires used to cook the restaurant’s seasonal and farm-fresh dishes, Ember is the project of executive chef Brian Collins, an Arroyo Grande native who shares skills he honed at Chez Panisse in Berkeley and Full of Life Flatbread in Los Alamos with his hometown. The menu, like the beer and wine list, is locally focused, changes monthly, and includes rustic specialties such as crispy kale and house-made fennel sausage pizza, Jidori chicken alongside a wedge of grilled polenta and farmers’ market veggies, and grilled rib eye served over roasted potatoes and topped with a decadent garlic confit and avocado chimichurri.
FARMER AND THE COOK 339 W. El Roblar Drive Ojai, 805-640-9608 farmerandcook.com Vegetarian; Entrées $6–$14
Kid-Friendly Steve Sprinkel is the farmer and wife Olivia Chase is the cook at this combination café, bakery, market, and community center in the Meiners Oaks area of the Ojai Valley. A soup-and-salad bar offers fresh, organic fare for those on the go. The daily menu of vegetarian Mexican dishes like Swiss chard enchiladas and huaraches topped with grilled veggies, Feta, and Jack cheeses, and salsa roja can be made vegan with the substitution of a house-made cashew “cheese.” Gluten-free and raw foods are also available. On Friday and Saturday nights, the weekend farm café menu features dishes inspired by what Chase has harvested from the couple’s farm less than 3 miles away.
FINCH & FORK 31 W. Carrillo St. Santa Barbara, 805-879-9100 finchandforkrestaurant.com American; Entrées $10–$35
Weekend Brunch Located in the Kimpton Canary Hotel, the restaurant has its own entrance at Chapala and Carrillo streets. The vibe in the dining room is sophisticated but comfortable, words that also describe the locally sourced menu by executive chef James Siao. Creative starters, flatbreads, salads, and entreés change with the seasons for lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch. The latter, served from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays, even has its own cocktail menu. The daily specials menu offers Siao’s famous buttermilk fried chicken on Tuesdays and a new pork dish every Thursday. The happy hour menu is so good they offer it twice a day on Mondays through Fridays: Early Bird is from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. and Night Flight is from 9 p.m. to 10 p.m. Both feature drinks and snacks starting at $3. Go ahead and splurge on the $8 S&P wings, tossed in a sweet chili glaze and served with pickled celery.
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Missing from Ventura County’s wine scene since it changed hands in 2015, Old Creek Ranch Winery (oldcreekranch.com) reopens to the public on April 7 with a no-reservations-required party that includes live music, food by local vendors, and tastings with new winemaker Jeremy Leffert. You can also BYOP (bring your own picnic) on subsequent weekends: The bucolic property just off Highway 33 between Ventura and Ojai has been renovated to give visitors plenty of places to sit, sip, and savor.
FIRST & OAK 409 First St. Solvang, 805-688-1703 firstandoak.com California French Small Plates $8–$19, Entrées $34–$38
Named for its address, this restaurant inside the newly renovated Mirabelle Inn is a showcase for the talents of British-born executive chef Steven Snook, a veteran of the Michelin Star–rated kitchens of Gordon Ramsay. Snook marries classic and molecular gastronomy techniques with local ingredients, creating a small plates–focused menu that changes with the seasons. Artful platings of butternut squash soup poured over brown-butter sage tortellini as well as sous vide carrots with a 63-degree (Celsius) egg echo the drama of the Belle Époque–inspired dining room. For spring, heirloom tomato consommé is ramped up with vegetables and preserved lemon and a spring wedge salad showcases baby gem lettuce, topping it with green goddess dressing, fresh herbs, and pistachios. (Outdoor patio seating is also available.) Co-owner, sommelier, and general manager Jonathan Rosenson oversees the wine list, which includes selections from his family’s Coquelicot Estate Vineyard, also in Solvang, along with other Santa Barbara County labels. France, Italy, Germany, and New Zealand are represented, too. Call for news about winemaker dinners.
produce are such standout standbys as patatas bravas with garlic aioli and Morcilla sausage wrapped in beet leaves and served atop beet puree. Soups, salads, sandwiches, and Galician-style empanadas are also available. Local beers and wines are offered along with selections from Spain. Don’t miss the house-made sangria made with seasonal fruit.
GRANADA BISTRO 1126 Morro St. San Luis Obispo, 805-544-9110 granadahotelandbistro.com Californian, French-Asian; Entrées $14–$29
Romantic, Sunday Brunch Connected to the 17-room Granada Hotel, the bistro is both intimate and big-city urban, combining exposed brick walls with velvet upholstery and an eclectic art collection. (Check out the sculptural “tree” on the patio.) Executive chef Kenny Bigwood’s seasonal menus start with creative small plates, sides, and cheese and charcuterie selections. Don’t-miss entrées include cherry cola–braised ribs at dinner, Cuban panini, and a chef’s selection bento box at lunch, and eggs Benedict made with corn bread, bacon, and chipotle hollandaise during Sunday brunch. The wine list focuses on smallproduction labels from around the world. Cocktails often include locally foraged ingredients like lavender, rosemary, and pink peppercorns.
FOREMOST WINE CO. 570 Higuera St., Suite 105 San Luis Obispo, 805-439-3410 foremostslo.com American, Eclectic Small Plates $9–Market Price; Entrées $22–$31
HOTEL CALIFORNIAN 36 State St. Santa Barbara, 805-882-0100 thehotelcalifornian.com/santa_barbara_ restaurants/ Eclectic; Entrées $31–$50
NEW GASOLINA TAPAS 550 Collection Blvd., Suite 110 Oxnard, 805-225-7210 gasolinatapas.com Spanish; Shared Plates $6–$19
INDUSTRIAL EATS 181 Industrial Way Buellton, 805-688-8807 industrialeats.com New American; Entrées $6–$20
In the heart of San Luis Obispo, this combination restaurant, wine bar and lounge, and burrata bar offers a metro-rustic vibe and globe-trotting wine list. The menu by the culinary team of chefs Andrew Cross and Drew Vaughan pairs worldly flavors with ingredients sourced closed to home. Dishes include farro risotto with roasted vegetables, a crudo of the day featuring local fish or beef, and grilled petite tenderloin with mushroom–blue cheese bread pudding. The burrata bar serves several combos: The Bee Keeper marries the creamy cheese with shards of chewy honeycomb and a seasonal fruit or vegetable. Happy hour on Tuesdays through Saturdays from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. includes $5 by-the-glass wine specials, a $4 to $10 happy hour menu, and draft beers.
Owner-chef Sandra Cordero focuses on California cuisine–style tapas from her native Spain at the only restaurant to offer sit-down table service inside The Annex at The Collection at RiverPark. The vibe is warm, welcoming, and fun: Décor includes vintage trophies and, yes, even a gas tank or two from European motorcycle-racing culture. But Cordero is serious about the food, which is beautifully plated. Joining the menu of seasonal tapas inspired by local
Built on the grounds of the original Hotel Californian less than a block from Stearns Wharf, Santa Barbara’s newest resort pays careful attention to all the luxurious details while retaining a casual yet elegant vibe. Its dining options are equally skilled. At Blackbird, dinner menus by executive chef Alexander La Motte showcase local ingredients in dishes inspired by the Mediterranean with some North African influences; the bar serves signature cocktails in addition to local brews on tap. (Fans of Alfred Hitchcock will get a kick out of his photo in the dining room.) Located in a separate building from Blackbird, Goat Tree is an order-at-the-counter café with its own patio and, in the dining room, windows with a view of the kitchen. It serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner, with grab-and-go options for impromptu picnics.
To find this destination restaurant on Buellton’s aptly named Industrial Way, drive past the Central Coast Water Authority office and look for a building painted with floating sausages, carrots, and wine glasses. At night, a neon “Eats” sign points to the front door. Inside, you’ll find imported cheeses, house-cured meats, and locally sourced dishes by New West Catering owner and executive chef Jeff Olsson, making his debut as restaurateur. Frequent changes
to the menu are noted by pull-down rolls of butcher paper behind the deli counter. Wood-fire pizzas can be simple (rosemary with Parmesan) or adventurous (crispy pig’s ear salad with sriracha and an egg cracked on top). “Not Pizza” selections include veal sweetbreads with arugula and a beef tongue pastrami Reuben. Press Gang Cellars is among the local labels with wines on tap.
LA COSECHA MODERN COCINA 450 E. Harbor Blvd. Ventura, 805-652-5151 lacosecharestaurant.com Mexican; Entrées $13–$23
Located inside the Crowne Plaza Ventura Beach hotel, this casually upscale restaurant is named for “the harvest” in Spanish. The menu by executive chef Luis Martinez, a native of Jalisco, marries authentic Mexican flavors with contemporary cooking techniques and locally grown produce. Shareable plates include shrimp and octopus ceviche as well as barbacoa beef taquitos with avocado-tomatillo salsa. House specialties include chicken tinga enchiladas and grilled salmon marinated in orange and achiote and served with tequila butter. Thematic specials are available throughout the week: On Margarita Mondays, the featured drink is $6.
UPDATE THE LARK 131 Anacapa St. Santa Barbara, 805-284-0370 thelarksb.com New American; Entrées $18–$42
Santa Barbara’s Funk Zone takes flight with The Lark, named for the Pullman train that once made overnight runs between Los Angeles and San Francisco. The past is present in the restaurant’s setting, a former fish market remodeled to include exposed brick walls, subway tile, communal tables, and private booths fashioned from church pews. As culinary conductor, executive chef Jason Paluska oversees a thoroughly modern menu that highlights local ingredients. West Coast oysters with Goleta caviar lime are popular starters to shared plates of roasted chicken with green peppercorn gastrique, depending on the season. Craft brews, wines by the glass, cocktails, and mocktails extend the artisanal spirit into the bar. Desserts by pastry chef Joey Vega include warm Meyer lemon fritters with slow-cooked blueberries and lemon thyme.
UPDATE LES MARCHANDS RESTAURANT & MERCHANT 131 Anacapa St., Suite B Santa Barbara, 805-284-0380 lesmarchandswine.com European; Small Plates $5–$15; Entrées $18–$30
Weekend Brunch The vibe is Parisian bistro, but selections at this combination restaurant and retail shop in Santa Barbara’s Funk Zone give equal opportunity to the United States and other countries. The by-the-glass wine selection is well-rounded, craft beer is available on draft and in bottles, and the cocktails showcase vintage and contemporary recipes. The menu by executive chef Weston Richards includes charcuterie, cheese platters, and artisanal toasts made with bread from the neighboring Helena Avenue Bakery. Dinner is served daily from 5 p.m., when selections include a local strawberry-arugula salad with house-made ricotta and mint pesto and lemon-brined chicken with crispy fingerling potatoes. Brunch on Saturdays and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. offers dishes such as shakshuka (a Middle Eastern poached-egg dish) and fried chicken and waffles with rosemary honey.
LIDO AT DOLPHIN BAY 2727 Shell Beach Road Pismo Beach, 805-773-8900 thedolphinbay.com/lido Californian; Entrées $16–$46
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Executive chef Kurt Steeber brings his eye for seasonal ingredients to a menu that echoes the creativity of the art glass displayed in Lido’s dining room. A baby beet salad is served with white bean puree and walnut chutney, while an appetizer of local octopus appears with linguica, fingerling potatoes confit, and black olive aioli. The casual portion of the menu offers fennel sausage pizza and Teixeira Cattle Co. beef burgers; plates range from slow-cooked chicken breast and roasted chanterelle mushroom ragout to a decadent filet of beef tenderloin with smoked blue cheese. Saturday and Sunday brunch from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. features a three-course plated brunch with bottomless mimosas as well as à la carte dishes.
LOQUITA 202 State St. Santa Barbara, 805-880-3380 loquitasb.com Modern Spanish; Entrées $19–$42 Great Patio
Loquita is Spanish slang for a wild, fun-loving girl, but this eatery’s menu and food are seriously irreproachable. Executive chef Peter Lee sources the finest meat, fish, cheese, and produce to create festive, communal, à la carte meals, including tapas, pintxos (small bites typically pierced with a toothpick), and signature paella dishes. Drinks autentico include sangria and Spanish-style gin and tonics. Enjoy the spacious patio with two inviting fireplaces, or try the small-bites bar named, naturally, Poquita.
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MAD & VIN 1576 Mission Drive Solvang, 805-688-3121 thelandsby.com Eclectic; Entrées $16–$34
This restaurant located inside one of Solvang’s newest hotels is named for the Danish words for “food” and “wine.” You won’t find a single aebleskiver in the sleek but comfy dining room, but Mad & Vin still pays homage to Solvang’s heritage with a cheese fondue starter of melted Gruyère and fontina touched with brandy and the Nordic Caesar salad of local greens, white shrimp, and warm cheese croutons. At dinner, the lamb porterhouse with mint chimichurri and seafood hot pot, paired with selections from the primarily Santa Barbara County wine list, are not to be missed. Open from 4 p.m. on weekdays and from noon on Saturdays and Sundays, the bar is a Scandinavian-chic spot to meet friends for cocktails, like The Countess (think vodka, blood-orange shrub, and rhubarb bitters) and for bites that range from small, such as herbed olives, to large, like a rib-eye burger that also appears on the dinner menu.
NEW MATTEI’S TAVERN 2350 Railway Ave. Los Olivos, 805-729-2857 matteistavern1886.com California Classics; Entrées $18–$68
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Since 1886, Mattei’s Tavern has dished up American favorites to stagecoach travelers, Danish dignitaries, the gentleman’s horseback-riding group Los Rancheros Visitadores (including Clark Gable and Joe Kennedy), plus generations of Santa Ynez Valley folks. Newest proprietor and chef Maili Halme continues a beloved tradition with historic classics made modern: Mattei’s famous prime rib, oak-grilled rack of lamb and thick-cut pork chop with apple chutney, vegan Shepherd’s Pie, and vegan chili. The original wood bar beside one of the historic tavern’s three fireplaces serves up irresistible cocktails, local wine favorites, and several regional beers on tap.
NEW MOODY ROOSTER 2891 Agoura Road Westlake Village, 805-370-3131 moodyroosterwlv.com New American; Entrées $13–$30
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Born in the Year of the Rooster, ownerchef Collin Crannell cooks whatever he feels like putting on the menu each day at this foodie version of a neighborhood café located in a Westlake Village shopping center. That’s what’s in the name. On the plate, Crannell— formerly the executive chef at The Lobster in Santa Monica—focuses on from-scratch fare showcasing local, seasonal produce, seafood, and proteins at lunch and dinner. Trademark dishes include crispy gnocchi with roasted cherry tomatoes, Parmesan fondue, and a swirl of aged balsamic, as well as a half chicken with roasted garlic and butternut squash. Wine and craft beers are available (ask co-owner Vicki Crannell for pairing suggestions).
MOUTHFUL EATERY 2626 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd. Thousand Oaks, 805-777-9222 mouthfuleatery.com Peruvian, Californian Entrées $9–$14
Kid-Friendly Don’t let the multicolored chalkboard menu or the solar-powered toy pigs decorating the dining room fool you: This order-at-the-counter café may specialize in salads, sandwiches, and what are called “powerbowls” in a fun, casual atmosphere, but chef and co-owner Luis Sanchez is serious about the food—witness Mouthful’s inclusion on Yelp’s Top 100 Places to Eat in the U.S. for 2015. La Sarita, a sandwich of house-roasted pork shoulder served with fried sweet potatoes and pickled red onions, gets its heat from an aioli made with aji amarillo, a pepper from Sanchez’s native Peru. Additions at dinner might include malbec-braised short ribs on polenta one night and savory chicken stew called aji de gallina the next. Desserts include alfajores, delicate shortbread cookies filled with salted caramel. The Foodies in Training children’s menu includes a turkey slider with fruit, yucca fries, and a drink, all for $6.
THE NEST 401 E. Ojai Ave. Ojai, 805-798-9035 Californian; Entrées $8–$15
Don’t let the order-at-the-window casualness fool you: The Nest serves high-quality fare with options for vegans and carnivores, plus craft cocktails that change with the seasons. Chef and co-owner Kiona Wachter is an Ojai native, a fact that turns up in such dishes as The Tireman, a brisket sandwich named for her uncle’s tire business in nearby Oak View, and in the Tico Salad, sprinkled with Fritos corn chips just as it was when her father and godmother served it at their Nest of Ojai restaurant more than 20 years ago. Pizzas, rice bowls, cauliflower tacos, shave ice, and desserts round out the menu. Indoor seating is limited; the most popular spot for dining is the semisheltered patio, which offers views of the Topa Topa mountain range.
UPDATE OJAI VALLEY INN 905 Country Club Road Ojai, 805-646-1111 ojairesort.com Various cuisines Entrées $11–$60; Saturday Buffet Brunch $29; Sunday Bluegrass Brunch $55
The resort’s beautiful setting can be enjoyed by hotel guests and others who simply want to patronize the restaurants. As the fine-dining flagship, Olivella features California cuisine with a Northern Italian twist courtesy of chef de cuisine Andrea Rodella. Beautifully plated dishes are served in dining spaces that include a private wine room as well as a veranda overlooking the first and final holes of the property’s world-class golf course. Olivella also offers a fourcourse prix fixe menu, available with or without paired wines, and hosts winemaker dinners. Start the evening with small bites and craft cocktails in the Wallace Neff Heritage Bar, located in the resort’s original golf clubhouse and named for the architect who set the inn’s Spanish Revival tone. Other dining options include the tranquil Spa Café in Spa Ojai, where light breakfast, fresh-pressed juices, and spa lunch are served inside or on the poolside terrace. The Oak is famous for its casual but attentive lunch service on a shaded patio overlooking the 10th hole. It also serves breakfast and dinner and two styles of brunch: buffet on Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. and bottomless champagne with live bluegrass music on Sundays from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Indigo Pool & Bar offers salads, sandwiches, and adult libations served poolside and in cabanas. The Pixie Café is located at the family-friendly Pixie Pool. Jimmy’s Pub offers a menu of salads, sandwiches, and wood-fired pizzas and entrées, plus craft beers and cocktails (it’s also one of the few restaurants in Ojai to stay open past 10 p.m. on weekends). Next door, Libbey’s Market is the place to go for a quick sandwich and a scoop of McConnell’s ice cream.
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OLIO E LIMONE RISTORANTE AND OLIO CRUDO BAR 11 W. Victoria St., Suites 17-18 Santa Barbara 805-899-2699, Ext. 1 olicucina.com Italian; Entrées $18–$41; Crudo Bar $12–$25 Husband-and-wife owners Alberto Morello and Elaine Andersen Morello treat their restaurants in downtown Santa Barbara like the gems they are: No ingredient is too good to employ. The organic extra-virgin olive oil from a grove near Alberto’s home village in Italy is so popular, patrons buy bottles of it for their own use. At the Ristorante, salads are fresh and the pastas and sauces are house-made. Standouts include gnocchi alla Riviera, which combines spinach-and-ricotta dumplings with fresh tomato sauce. With its glass shelves and glowing marble walls, the crudo bar is a jewel-box showcase for
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The Dining Guide carefully executed dishes. Thinly sliced pieces of raw fish are accented with simple but excellent olio e limone (olive oil and lemon) and sometimes a bit more: Try the Atlantic Bluefin tuna belly with ginger vinaigrette and wasabi shoots for a meaningful experience. Selected appetizers, beers, cocktails, proseccos, and wines by the glass are half-price during happy hour service available Sundays through Thursdays from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
ONYX AT FOUR SEASONS HOTEL WESTLAKE VILLAGE Two Dole Drive Westlake Village, 818-575-3000 onyxrestaurant.com Japanese; Entrées $15–$45
Romantic, Great View A master at sushi, chef Masa Shimakawa also serves modern Japanese fare inspired by his training in Japan and influences from Thailand, China, and beyond. Cocktails and sake flights are available to pair with artfully prepared crab-and-smoked salmon rolls and with such dishes as roasted black cod and beef sirloin grilled in hoba leaves. Dinner is served Mondays through Saturdays at the sushi bar on the patio overlooking the resort’s waterfall and in the stylish dining room decorated with saltwater aquariums and the restaurant’s titular stone.
All road signs point to 101 North Eatery & Bar (101northeateryandbar.com), opening this month at the Shoppes at Westlake Village with well-traveled, Johnson & Wales University–trained chef Anthony Alaimo at the helm. Despite previous gigs in such faraway spots as China, he focuses his menu on New American fare inspired by seasonal ingredients from the 805: Sure to put 101 North on the map are dishes like the Morro Bay black cod with artichoke risotto. UPDATE OUTPOST AT THE GOODLAND 5650 Calle Real Goleta, 805-964-1288 outpostsb.com Cal-Eclectic; Shareable plates $7–$29
Weekend Brunch The mint-condition Airstream trailer parked out front is one sign that The Goodland hotel is not the Holiday Inn it once was. Another is the menu at Outpost, the on-site restaurant guided by executive chef James Siao, who also holds that title at sister restaurant Finch & Fork in Santa Barbara. At Outpost, Siao offers playful takes on classics like guacamole (served with toasted pumpkin seed gremolata) and pork ribs (in a chipotle-pomegranate glaze with popcorn polenta on the side). Local wines, beers, and craft cocktails are great for sipping poolside, in the dining room, and at the hotel’s The Good Bar, which offers mealworthy snacks. Happy hour specials are available on Mondays through Fridays from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Ramen is a Sunday-night thing from 5 p.m. until while supplies last. Brunch is served on Saturdays and Sundays from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
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PARADISE PANTRY 218 and 222 E. Main St. Ventura, 805-641-9440 paradisepantry.com Rustic; Entrées $9–$22
Sunday Brunch This combination café, wine shop, and cheese store occupies adjoining storefronts in Ventura’s historic downtown. Both spaces feature original brick walls and delightfully creaky wood floors. While 218 E. Main St. is devoted to wine sales and cheese and charcuterie displays, 222 offers wine tasting and soups, salads, cheese plates, and pâté samplers. Panini-style sandwiches include the Italiano, packed with arugula and truffle cheese and wrapped in prosciutto. (That’s right: The meat is on the outside.) Named for chef and co-owner Kelly Briglio, Kel’s Killer Mac is made with a new over-the-top combination of ingredients each week. (Gluten-free options are available.) Typically scheduled once a month, Sunday brunch features such dishes as Kel’s crab cakes with Meyer lemon crème fraîche, and French toast made with cinnamon brioche. Join the email list for news of upcoming popup appearances by visiting chefs and winemakers.
Q SUSHI & KIEU HOANG WINE LOUNGE 30770 Russell Ranch Road, Unit A Westlake Village, 818-540-3231 qsushi.com Japanese; Sushi and Sashimi $5–$24; Shared Plates $5–$24; Entrées $11–$20
This restaurant at the Shoppes at Westlake Village feels worlds away, thanks to its blend of traditional techniques, modern comforts, and one showstopper of a chandelier fashioned from found tree branches. Surrounded by a sushi counter of Carrara marble, the open kitchen equipped with a robata grill also produces sushi, sashimi, and special rolls showcasing delectable cuts of Scottish salmon, Hawaiian amberjack, and more. (Don’t miss the sashimi pizza, dotted with flower petals and miso beet cream.) The lunch menu served Tuesdays through Fridays from noon to 3 p.m. offers salads, bowls, and quick-order assortments of sushi or sashimi. The beverage list includes wines from Europe, the Central Coast, and, as promised, Napa Valley’s Kieu Hoang Winery. Beer, hot and cold sake, and craft cocktails are also featured. Happy hour on Tuesdays through Sundays from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. offers specially priced drinks and appetizers.
SADDLE PEAK LODGE 419 Cold Canyon Road Calabasas, 818-222-3888 saddlepeaklodge.com New American Small plates $15–$23; Entrées $36–$58; Chef’s Tasting Menu $145 for nine courses
Romantic, Sunday Brunch Chairs woven from willow branches and game trophies hanging high on walls made of stone and wood speak to the rustic nature of this multistory restaurant nestled in the hills of Malibu. Executive chef Adam Horton is back and over-seeing menus that are both elegant and stick-to-your-ribs: Small-plate options include Peruvian marinated quail, while composed entrées include seabass with house-made pasta and New Zealand lamb rack with smoked miso potatoes. The Chef’s Game Trio offers a diner’s choice of emu, elk, or buffalo with sides. On Mondays through Wednesdays, the three-course Supper Menu is $39 per person. The outdoor patio is a spectacular place for brunch.
SIDES HARDWARE AND SHOES, A BROTHERS RESTAURANT 2375 Alamo Pintado Ave. Los Olivos, 805-688-4820 sidesrestaurant.com American; Entrées $14–$35
Brothers Jeff and Matt Nichols named their restaurant after a business that occupied the building in the early 1900s. The country-store vibe appears in the decorative tin ceiling and menu items like the Hammered Pig, a lunch dish of pork tenderloin that has been pounded thin, breaded, deep-fried, then served in a salad of arugula, pecans, and Parmesan or as part of a sandwich with apple-mustard seed slaw. Lunch options also include fish tacos, sandwiches, and an array of burgers. You can’t go wrong with the ever-changing chef’s burger by chef de cuisine Michael Cherney, who also lets loose with a new Taco Tuesday menu available at lunch and dinner each week. Dinner fare takes on an international flair: A banh mi-inspired appetizer pairs miso-cured bacon with steamed buns, mussels are served in coconut broth and red curry, and lamb sirloin comes with goat cheese gnocchi and maitake mushrooms. Desserts by pastry chef Stephanie Jackson are homey yet elegantly plated. Local wines are available by the glass and in carafes, supplementing the full bar.
THE SPOON TRADE 295 West Grand Ave. Grover Beach, 805-904-6773 thespoontrade.com American; Entrées $15–$32
Great Patio, Sunday Brunch The Spoon Trade serves what chef Jacob Town calls “elevated comfort food” in a bright and comfortable neighborhood hangout. Classic dishes (think: fried chicken, pasta, and upside-down cakes) are reimagined with of-the-moment flavors and local ingredients alongside a progressive beer and wine list.
S.Y. KITCHEN 1110 Faraday St. Santa Ynez, 805-691-9794 sykitchen.com Italian; Entrées $17–$37
Located on a quiet side street in Santa Ynez, this cozy spot is an oasis of craft cocktails and rustic Italian fare in wine and tri-tip country. Executive chef Luca Crestanelli lets his native Italian roots show in housemade pastas such as wild mushroom pappardelle and a warm octopus salad with olives, potatoes, and cherry tomatoes. A lunch menu of salads, pastas, and oak-grilled meats and seafood is served daily. Also originally from Italy, mixologist and bar manager Alberto Battaglini makes his own bitters and stashes away dried fruits and herbs in glass jars that double as décor. The wine list features local and Italian labels. Available Mondays through Thursdays from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., the Aperitivo menu offers special pricing on beer, wine, cocktails, and light bites.
UPDATE THOMAS HILL ORGANICS 1313 Park St. Paso Robles, 805-226-5888 thomashillorganics.com Wine Country Cuisine Entrées $15–$41 Sunday Brunch
At this chic but casual restaurant in downtown Paso Robles, executive corporate chef Kurt Metzger builds on the vision of owner and founding chef Debbie Thomas by turning ingredients from local purveyors into elegant, satisfying fare at lunch, brunch, and dinner. (Why, yes, those are Windrose Farm apples in the burrata salad.) Wine, beer, and ciders from the region are also featured, adding to the restaurant’s farm-to-table bona fides.
TRE LUNE 1151 Coast Village Road Montecito, 805-969-2646 trelunesb.com Italian; Entrées $18–$37
Tre Lune, or “three moons,” is part of the Montesano Group, which owns Lucky’s in Montecito and Joe’s and Bucatini in Santa Barbara—and it shows. The walls are dressed in black-and-white photos of celebrities from yesteryear, the floors are Old World wood, and the tables are covered in white linen. Teeny tiny chairs mounted high on the wall bear brass plates engraved with the names of regular patrons. A ringshaped, rolled pizza-bread appetizer is stuffed with smoked mozzarella and braised radicchio. It’s crispy outside and delicious inside. Pizzas from the stone oven can be topped with roasted eggplant, spicy sausage, or mushrooms and truffle oil. The wide selection of pastas are available in half or full portions. Veal scaloppine, rack of lamb, chicken Marsala, and even a cheeseburger round out the menu and support the extensive Italian wine list.
UPDATE WINE CASK 813 Anacapa St. Santa Barbara, 805-966-9463 winecask.com Wine Country Cuisine Entrées $24–$38; Chef’s tasting menu $75 for five courses, $95 for eight courses
Romantic Founded in 1981, the Wine Cask reinvents itself every time executive chef Brandon Cogan goes to the farmers’ market in Santa Barbara. Local ingredients inform dishes at every turn, especially in the tasting menus that change weekly and sometimes nightly but almost always feature Santa Barbara County labels in the optional wine pairings. The regular dinner menu is a mix of seasonal mains and classical mains, the latter a collection of longtime favorites like wild mushroom risotto and pan-roasted local white sea bass. Desserts echo the elegant simplicity of the restaurant itself (bread pudding with bourbon–salted caramel sauce is a standout). California wines are the focus of the international wine list. Co-owner and vintner Doug Margerum also has one tasting room adjoining the restaurant, and a second, devoted to reserve wines, located elsewhere in the same complex.
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Not too fancy, not too expensive, and a good experience all around. BAZILLE AT NORDSTROM AT THE OAKS 346 W. Hillcrest Drive Thousand Oaks, 805-418-4010 restaurants.nordstrom.com New American; Shared Plates $6–$11; Entrées $15–$24
Nordstrom’s second floor restaurant is a fine and semi-private place to dine between shopping forays. Previously known as Blue Stove, the space now features more natural light, a full bar, and greater emphasis on entrées over tapas. Shared plates include crisp
calamari with lemongrass-sweet chili dipping sauce and maple srirachaglazed bacon deviled eggs. Main dishes are organized under the headings of “meat” (selections include French dip on toasted Parmesan baguette), “poultry” (house-made chicken sausage with burrata), and “seafood” (crab, mango, and avocado salad).
BLUE TABLE 28912 Roadside Drive Agoura Hills, 818-597-2583 bluetable.net International; Entrées $8–$15
Live Music A few blue tables provide seating for outside dining at this charming deli with high-quality Italian eats for lunch and dinner. The indigo theme continues inside, where blue-wash wooden tables are topped with bouquets of fresh flowers. Different salads rotate through the deli case, and the list of sandwiches is written on a blackboard. (The proscuitto and burrata panini is not to be missed.) Pizzas, soups, cookies, and all other items here are made fresh daily. A small freezer carries pastas and sauces for home use, but anything on the menu can be taken to go. You’ll want to stay for dinner, available daily from around 6 p.m. The menu of comfort-food classics includes eggplant Parmesan and spaghetti with organic ground turkey meatballs. Local musicians are featured on Wednesdays from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
BOLLYWOOD INDIAN RESTAURANT #3 860 Hampshire Road Westlake Village, 805-777-7100 bollywood3.net Indian; Entrées $10–$15
Fresh vegetables are used in the curries, masalas, and kormas at this casual Indian restaurant. Chicken, lamb, fish, and shrimp are prepared a variety of ways: in the tandoori oven, with coconut-milk sauces, and in spicy vindaloos. Naan comes topped with garlic, basil, cilantro, and onions, or stuffed with cheese or potatoes. Beer and wine are on offer, along with excellent yogurt drinks like mango lassi and Indian spiced tea.
BRENT’S DELI 2799 Townsgate Road Westlake Village, 805-557-1882 brentsdeli.com Deli; Entrées $6–$20
Kid-Friendly For amazingly good Reuben sandwiches on rye bread piled high with pastrami or corned beef, sauerkraut, and Thousand Island dressing, you can’t beat this slick deli. The booths are cushy and roomy, leaving space for your tummy to expand as you down a four-layer slice of chocolate cake or a plate full of stuffed cabbage rolls. A separate bar also offers the full menu. The patio out back allows for even more seating. A counter up front expedites takeout orders. Brent’s Deli is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily. 805LIVING.COM / APRIL 2018
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The Dining Guide ELADIO’S RESTAURANT & BAR 1 State St. Santa Barbara, 805-963-4466 harborviewinnsb.com American; Entrées $12–$25
Great View, Saturday & Sunday Brunch It’s tough to beat the view of the wharf and the ocean from the open, spacious patio with a fountain in the middle. Eladio’s whips up breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily for guests of the Harbor View Inn and anyone else who stops in. Morning staples include vanilladipped brioche French toast, crab cake Benedict, and smoked salmon scramble made with locally smoked fish. New England clam chowder, cheeseburgers, ahi salad with mango salsa, and fish-and-chips in a Firestone Walker Brewing Co. Double Barrel Ale batter show up at lunchtime. Pasta, steaks, and fresh fish round out the dinner menu. Happy hour specials are available daily from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.
If you’ve never heard of taiyaki, prepare to be schooled. The fishshaped cake turned waffle icecream cone has arrived at Coastal Cone & Parlor (coastalcone.com) in Ventura Harbor Village. Cast your net wide when it comes to choosing a filling from options such as dairyfree Dole Whip and 40 flavors of ice cream by the scoop. And don’t forget to take a picture for Instagram: Taiyaki is click bait at its tastiest.
FINNEY’S CRAFTHOUSE & KITCHEN 982 S. Westlake Blvd., Suite 2 Westlake Village, 805-230-9950 finneyscrafthouse.com American; Entrées $10–$25
Kid-Friendly The “craft beer spoken here” neon sign at the back of the dining room doesn’t quite say it all at this casual but polished gastropub owned by Greg Finefrock, a local whose childhood nickname inspired the restaurant’s moniker. In addition to the 30 brews on tap, you’ll find craft cocktails, California wines by the glass and bottle, and a fun atmosphere and menu that has something for everyone. Shareable appetizers include gluten-free buffalo cauliflower tossed in yuzu sauce and chicken-andwaffle bites that come with a tangy surprise: Tabascobraised kale. The house burger is made with a chuck, brisket, and hanger steak patty on a brioche bun. Other options include tacos, salads, and flatbread pizzas (don’t miss the prosciutto and grilled pineapple combo). Families and other groups will gravitate to the communal tables available inside and on the patio. Seating is firstcome, first-served at the copper bar.
FOOD HARMONICS 254 E. Ojai Ave. Ojai, 805-798-9253 foodharmonicsojai.com Gluten-Free; Entrées $7–$16
Ojai’s historic Arcade is the setting for this light-filled café specializing in gluten-free fare. There’s something for almost every diet, including vegan and paleo. Highlights include a raw vegan pizza that tends to sell out early in the day, the vegetarian sundara dosa with egg and sliced avocado tucked into a crepelike wrapper, and the bison burger accompanied
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by greens and sweet potatoes. Bison bone broth is available with optional add-ons like ghee and seaweed. Beverages include beer, wine, and turmeric matcha lattes.
HARVEST KITCHEN & BAR AT HYATT REGENCY WESTLAKE 880 S. Westlake Blvd. Westlake Village, 805-557-4710 westlake.regency.hyatt.com Californian; Entrées $11–$29
Kid-Friendly Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily, Harvest welcomes hotel guests and the public alike. The dining rooms are sleek and comfortable with natural light, and patio and garden views. Executive chef Steve Johnson, a Hyatt Regency veteran, turns up the flavor in offerings such as the grass-fed burger and Alaskan Halibut in Rosemary Butter Sauce served with summer squash and jubilee rice. The For Kids by Kids children’s menu features dishes created by Haile Thomas, host of the YouTube series Plant-Powered Haile. Furnished with fire pits and lounges, the outdoor patio is the perfect place to sample $5 cocktails and food specials during happy hours from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. daily.
HIMALAYA 35 W. Main St. Ventura, 805-643-0795 and 720 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd. Thousand Oaks, 805-409-1041 himalayacuisine.com Nepalese, Indian, Tibetan Entrées $8–$32
Live Entertainment Adventurous eaters will delight in dishes such as the Sherpa curry goat and chef specials featuring yak meat. Even the pizzas and burritos on the fusion-food portion of the menu are on the exotic side, since they’re made with naan and chapati from the tandoori oven. Vegetarian selections include bhindi masala, which is okra cooked with tomatoes and Indian spices. Feeling nimble? Try sitting cross-legged at one of the low tables set on a raised platform. The Ventura location serves beer and wine; the Thousand Oaks site has a full bar. Both offer a belly dance show about once a month.
JANE 1311 State St. Santa Barbara, 805-962-1311 and 6940 Marketplace Dr. Goleta, 805-770-5388 janeatthemarketplace.com; janerestaurantsb.com Eclectic; Entrées $9–$25
Lots of interesting salads, sandwiches, and burgers are set down at lunchtime on small wooden and marble tables in this cute spot on State Street from the family that owns the Montecito Cafe. Jane is the name of the owner (Jane Chapman) and her grandmother (Jane Moody), whose pictures adorn the high walls. The loft seating and upstairs patio are cool and a bit secluded compared to the downstairs tables, which are always packed in the afternoon. The eclectic dinner menu offers pastas, steaks, and grilled duck breast. For dessert, the soft-serve ice cream is a fun choice, as is the coconut cake.
LINN’S RESTAURANT 2277 Main St. Cambria, 805-927-0371 linnsfruitbin.com American; Entrées $10–$34
Kid-Friendly What started as a farm stand is now a family-owned business that includes a restaurant, a gift shop, a café that specializes in freshly baked fruit pies, and the original farm stand, for those on a sentimental journey. No visit to Cambria is complete without at least one breakfast, lunch, or dinner spent at the combination
bakery and restaurant, located in the seaside town’s historic East Village. Berries are a recurring theme on the menu, appearing in fruit-filled scones, glasses of olallieberry lemonade, and the raspberry-orangecranberry sauce served with roasted Shelton Farm chicken. Executive chef Matt Beckett is as skilled at whipping up comfort food classics (think beef Stroganoff and chicken potpie) as he is with gluten-free options and dishes featuring grass-fed beef from Hearst Ranch.
LOS AGAVES RESTAURANT 600 N. Milpas St. Santa Barbara, 805-564-2626 and 2911 De la Vina St. Santa Barbara, 805-682-2600 and 7024 Market Place Drive Goleta, 805-968-4000 and 2810 Portico Way, Suite 1105 Oxnard, 805-278-9101 and 30750 Russell Ranch Road, Suite G Westlake Village, 818-874-0779 los-agaves.com Mexican; Entrées $9–$17
Launched in Santa Barbara in 2008, this familyowned and operated group of restaurants has clearly struck a chord: Its original location was number 16 on Yelp’s list of Top 100 Places to Eat in the U.S. for 2016. The mix of authentic Mexican cuisine with casual but attentive order-at-the-counter service can now be found at five sites in and around the 805. Each offers the same menu of house-made tortillas, ceviche, salads, and burritos filled with all manner of seafood, poultry, or beef. Signature dishes include the show-stopping Land and Sea molcajete, a bubbling-hot mixture of meat and seafood with house-made salsa, avocado, chorizo, grilled onion, and nopal, served in a three-legged bowl carved from volcanic rock. Los Agaves restaurants in Santa Barbara, Goleta, and Oxnard serve beer and wine as well as agave margaritas and micheladas. The Shoppes at Westlake Village location has a full bar that offers top-shelf tequilas and drink specials. Diners who sit at the bar can order food there, too.
MERSEA’S 3985 Avila Beach Drive Avila Beach, 805-548-2290 merseas.com Seafood; Entrées $8–$15
Great View, Kid-Friendly Located on the Harford Pier, this modern take on a casual seafood restaurant offers a lot of sightseeing bang for the buck. Indoor tables are placed near tall windows, and outdoor seating includes a row of colorful bar-stools at a counter that doubles as the pier’s railing for a stretch. (Look down: You just might spy an otter frolicking in the kelp.) The menu includes burgers, hot dogs, and veggie burritos, but seafood is the star at this spot operated by members of the family behind Dorn’s Original Breakers Café in Morro Bay and Duckie’s Chowder House in Cayucos. Highlights include a crab melt sandwich with avocado, chowders of both the Manhattan and New England variety, and daily specials like garlic fries topped with blackened shrimp, blue cheese, and avocado. Decorated with whimsical octopus pendant lamps, the bar serves beer, wine, and cocktails.
POOKIE’S THAI CUISINE 900 Hampshire Road Westlake Village, 805-381-0094 Thai; Entrées $7–$13
Kid-Friendly Downstairs in the Water Court Plaza office complex, owner Pookie creates delicious Thai dishes for lunch and dinner daily. Lunch specials are a steal at $7 to $8 each. She also has a wide selection of interesting salads like the Outrageous Beef Salad with a spicy lime
dressing and the protein-rich Yam Yai salad with shrimp, chicken, egg, and peanuts in a sweet-and-sour dressing. Noodle dishes are generously sized and include the classic pad Thai and the interesting Hi Yo Silver with fried noodles, shrimp, and bean sprouts. Curries, vegetarian options, and fish dishes (such as the crispy sole with tamarind and chili sauce) give diners lots of great choices not found elsewhere.
PUBLIC SCHOOL 805 120 Promenade Way, Suite A Westlake Village, 805-379-3909 psontap.com American; Entrées $8–$28
Saturday & Sunday Brunch Named for the area code and the goal of offering guests “an education in the art of food and beer,” this gastropub makes the most of its schoolyard theme. Baseball mitts decorate one wall and happy hour is known as “recess.” (It’s also known as a bargain: Meal-worthy bites are just $4 to $6 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Mondays through Fridays). More than 40 craft beers, most on rotating taps, are available to pair with executive chef Phil Kastel’s inventive fare. He earns extra credit for adding crispy fried capers to an appetizer of salmon “pastrami” carpaccio. Burgers, salads, and wood-fired flatbreads are lunch and dinner options; fried Jidori chicken and waffles are on the breakfast menu, available from 10 a.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. Organize your own field trips to Public School 612 in downtown Los Angeles and Public School 310 in Culver City.
THE STONEHAUS 32039 Agoura Road Westlake Village, 818-483-1152 the-stonehaus.com Mediterranean; Sandwiches & Platters $10–$17
Dog-Friendly, Great Views, Kid‑Friendly, Romantic Patterned after an Italian enoteca, the aptly named Stonehaus starts each day as a coffeehouse, serving kale-berry smoothies along with baked goods, wraps, and breakfast sandwiches from Lisa Biondi, executive chef at the adjacent Mediterraneo at the Westlake Village Inn. It switches to wine bar mode in the afternoons and evenings, when the menu includes charcuterie and crostini platters, salads, panini, and desserts. The outdoor pizza oven is fired up nightly (check website for hours). Wine flights are arranged by regions, varietals, and themes. Patios overlook the waterfall and the working vineyard, which is open for picnicking on Stonehaus fare (check website for information about seasonal tastings and festivals). The picnic tables and bocce ball court are family friendly, and visiting canines get a water fountain of their own near the courtyard fireplace.
TOSCANOVA 4799 Commons Way, Suite A Calabasas, 818-225-0499 calabasas.toscanova.com Italian; Entrées $15–$44 Garden View, Romantic
Like its sister site at the Westfield Century City shopping mall, this restaurant at the Commons at Calabasas re-creates the feel of a Tuscan getaway without the airfare. In Calabasas, diners have the option of lounging around a patio fire pit or sitting at a table overlooking a garden that is a draw for barefoot children at play on the grass. On the menu set by owner and founding chef Agostino Sciandri is a section devoted just to mozzarella (burrata with sautéed eggplant, anyone?) as well as a pizza topped with seasonal truffles, house-made pappardelle with wild mushrooms, and grilled sliced filet mignon with baby arugula and shaved Parmesan. Lunch adds sandwiches and flatbread pizza to the mix. The bar is the place to be on Tuesdays from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., when your first order of the featured beverage is 5 cents.
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Look to these eateries for festive food, an upbeat atmosphere, and a good time. ANDRIA’S SEAFOOD RESTAURANT & MARKET 1449 Spinnaker Drive Ventura, 805-654-0546 andriasseafood.com Seafood; Entrées $8–$24
Kid-Friendly No visit to Ventura Harbor—or to Ventura, period—is complete without a stop at Andria’s, a locals’ favorite since 1982. On weekends, the fast-moving line to order can stretch out onto the restaurant’s front patio. Additional seating includes indoor dining rooms decorated with vintage photos and fishing gear, and a protected patio with a view of the docks. Charbroiled fresh catch of the day dinners come with rice pilaf, bread, and a choice of salads. Some items are available in stir-fry dishes. But deep-fried is the preferred method of preparation for everything from onion rings (served in a towering stack) to halibut and chips, oysters and chips, popcorn shrimp and chips, and, well, you get the idea. The atmosphere is beach casual: Orders are called out by number when ready, and it’s up to diners to gather utensils, tartar sauce, and other fixin’s from a counter near the kitchen. Beer and wine are available. An on-site fish market is open daily.
BOGIES BAR & LOUNGE 32001 Agoura Road Westlake Village, 818-889-2394 bogies-bar.com Spanish-California; Small Plates & Entrées $4–$15
Great Views, Live Music Surrounded by greenery and water, this bar on the grounds of the Westlake Village Inn is a gorgeous place to get your groove on: Live music and/or club nights are scheduled nearly every night
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The Dining Guide of the week. On the patio, wicker chaise lounges are arranged in semi-private groupings around fire pits and a bar counter looks onto the dance floor through roll-up doors. Inside, bronze curtains and silver wall sconces shimmer in the mood-setting darkness. (Some areas are available by reservation.) It all adds up to a great backdrop for a menu that includes happy hour specials like $3 draft beers, $5 glasses of wine, and dinner-and-drink duos ($10–$14) on Mondays through Fridays from 5 pm. to 7 p.m. Spanish influences are evident in dishes like paella and crispy patatas bravas with Fresno chilies and garlic aioli.
CAFÉ HABANA 3939 Cross Creek Road Malibu, 310-317-0300 cafehabana.com Pan-Latin; Entrées $9–$25
Sunday Brunch Café Habana isn’t limited to Cuban food or cocktails. Dishes represent all of Latin culture, from South American ceviches to Mexican grilled corn and huevos rancheros to Cuban pulled-pork sandwiches. Owner Sean Meenan is an eco-warrior while partner Rande Gerber brings in the celebs and keeps the nightlife hopping. The food is good, the cocktails are great, and the coconut flan is out of this world.
THE CAVE AT VENTURA WINE COMPANY 4435 McGrath St., Suites 301-303 Ventura, 805-642-9449 venturawineco.com International; Small Plates $3–$18; Salads and Sandwiches $7–$11
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Saturday Brunch Patrons at The Cave conduct their own tastings via Enomatic machines, which dispense 1-, 3- and 5-ounce pours at the push of a button. Executive chef Alex Montoya’s creative, wine-friendly menu of shareable small plates changes on the first Tuesday of each month. Look for combinations like prosciutto-wrapped pork chops with apricot-cashew stuffing and Arctic char with sinigang broth and tomato concasse, plus an assortment of pizzas, burgers, and desserts. (Save room for one of Montoya’s award-winning frozen custards.) For the best acoustics, nab a table in the Barrel Room decorated with dozens of glass balls hanging from the ceiling. It’s also available for private events.
THE COPA CUBANA 1575 Spinnaker Drive, Suite 103 Ventura, 805-642-9463 805copa.com Cuban; Entrées $12–$18
Great Views, Live Music This lively spot in Ventura Harbor Village may inspire you to book a flight to Cuba. Owner Andres Fernandez runs it and the neighboring 805 Bar & Grilled Cheese out of the same kitchen (the two eateries share a phone number), but the Copa Cubana maintains its identity with a separate menu that includes a classic Cubano sandwich, the hashlike picadillo topped with fried eggs, and lechón asado, which is roasted pork served with black beans and yucca marinated in garlic. The dog-friendly patio, with views of nearby boat docks, is an especially fine place to sip a piña colada on a lazy afternoon. Live entertainment is scheduled most days, with an emphasis on Latin jazz.
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DUKE’S MALIBU 21150 Pacific Coast Highway Malibu, 310-317-0777 dukesmalibu.com Seafood; Entrées $14–$45
Great Views, Sunday Brunch Gorgeous ocean views are maximized in the dining rooms and bars of this large, Hawaiian-themed
At The Bear and Star (thebearandstar.com) in Los Olivos, #drinklocal isn’t just a catchy hashtag: It’s an invitation to BYOB on Monday nights, when the ranch-to-table restaurant at Fess Parker Wine Country Inn waives the corkage fee for any bottle of Santa Barbara County–made wine. While you’re there, book a seat for the Chef’s Table Dinner series. Upcoming guest chefs include Suzanne Tracht of Jar (April 10), Cal Stamenov of Lucia (May 23), Ted Walter of Passionfish (June 12), Tim Hollingsworth of Otium (July 24), and Nancy Silverton of MozzaPlex (September 26). seafood and steak house, which in summer 2016 marked its 20th anniversary with updates to the décor and menu. Swinging chairs and a life-size bronze statue of surfing legend Duke Kahanamoku greet diners before they step through the front doors and into an interior filled with wood screens, glass mosaic tiles, and chairs sporting surfboard stripes. New dishes presented by chef Eric BosRau showcase regional ingredients in beautiful platings. Fresh fish is available in a variety of preparations, including Parmesan-herb crusted with lemon, capers, and macadamia nuts. Longtime Duke’s fans, take note: Your favorite coconut shrimp dish is back as coconut shrimp croquettes. Kimo’s Original Hula Pie remains as advertised. A Sunday brunch buffet is served from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Visit the Barefoot Bar for breakfast items (think loco moco and banana and macadamia nut pancakes) from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturdays and Sundays. Poké tacos, fish and chips, and pulled-pork sandwiches are served daily.
FLOUR HOUSE 690 Higuera St. San Luis Obispo, 805-544-5282 flourhouseslo.com Italian Starters $5–$21; Pizzas $15–$20; Pastas $19–$28
With a sleek interior, dynamic menu, and portrait of Sophia Loren, Flour House isn’t just a pizzeria: It’s a love song to Italy. Co-owner and Salerno native Alberto Russo works magic with imported flour and a Stefano Ferrara pizza oven, the gold standard for traditional pizza napolitana. During Meter Mondays, pizzas are available in different sizes depending on the number in your party: a half-meter for four people includes a choice of three tastings ($28), while a full meter serves eight with a choice of six tastings ($50). Don’t miss Russo’s house-made pastas or the weekday-night aperitivo hour from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., featuring cocktails such as the classic Negroni and Aperol Spritz as well as beer and wine and appetizers from $4 to $6.
LADYFACE ALEHOUSE & BRASSERIE 29281 Agoura Road Agoura Hills, 818-477-4566 ladyfaceale.com French, Belgian, and American; Entrées $8–$17
A brewpub with a Belgian accent, Ladyface delivers top-notch beers from brewmaster David Griffiths
and an elegant menu that includes moules frites (mussels and fries), ale-brined chicken, and chocolate porter cake. Ale-pairing suggestions are printed on the menu. A communal table lends to the convivial atmosphere as do the beer floats made with local ice cream. Growlers (reusable half-gallon glass jugs) filled with Ladyface ales are available for takeout.
LOS OLIVOS WINE MERCHANT & CAFÉ 2879 Grand Ave. Los Olivos, 805-688-7265 losolivoscafe.com Wine Country; Entrées $12–$29
This retail wine shop adjoins an all-day café with seating indoors by the stone fireplace and outside on the wisteria-covered patio. Cheese plates and olives are small bites perfect for pairing with wines at the bar. Salads, sandwiches, burgers, pasta, and pizza comprise the lunch menu. At night choices get a little fancier with pot roast, lamb shank, pasta, chicken, steak, and fresh fish. The wine selection from the shop (available to diners) has more than 400 labels and specializes in picks from California’s Central Coast. Now that’s fun.
NEW LUCKY PENNY 127 Anacapa St. Santa Barbara, 805-284-0358 luckypennysb.com Californian; Entrées $11–$16
Located in Santa Barbara’s Funk Zone, this orderat-the-counter spot ranks as one of the city’s most Instagrammed restaurants. The exterior covered in thousands of shiny copper pennies is a draw, but so is the creative menu of close-up-worthy salads, sandwiches, small plates, and wood-fired pizzas. The latter includes such local-place-named favorites as the Milpas, topped with fingerling potatoes, chorizo, and a sunny-side-up egg. Salads are big enough to turn into a meal or to share with a friend who orders pizza. (A doggie bag might be required.) Seating is on a petfriendly patio adjacent to The Lark restaurant. Coffee is served, along with beer, wine, cider, and a life-giving frosé accented with local strawberries and tarragon.
OLIO PIZZERIA 11 W. Victoria St., Suite 21 Santa Barbara, 805-899-2699 oliocucina.com Italian Small and Shared Plates $5–$19; Entrées $15–$21 This combination Italian pizzeria and enoteca is brought to you by the owners of Olio e Limone Ristorante, the more formal eatery located next door. The Victoria Court setting includes a long bar with a peekaboo view of the pizza oven, plus small
Get your weekend motor runnin’ with brunch at Gasolina Tapas (gasolinatapas.com). At 11 a.m. on select Sundays now through November, the restaurant inside The Annex at The Collection at RiverPark in Oxnard is geared up to serve empanadas, patatas bravas, and other Spanish fare while screening MotoGP competitions from around the world in its dining room decorated with vintage racing memorabilia. Sit back and sip some sangria while cheering for your favorite racers.
tables. Menu offerings include chicken, fish, and beef entrées, as well as pasta, antipasti, salads, cured meats, cheeses, vegetables, and house-made dolci. The pizzas, with thin, chewy crusts, are individually sized and topped with excellent ingredients—sautéed rapini, spicy salami, cremini mushrooms, and black truffles among them. Lunch or brunch is served daily from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and the dinner menu is available daily from 11:30 a.m. until 10 p.m. Wines from California and Italy are available by the glass, carafe, half liter, and bottle.
PLATA TAQUERIA & CANTINA 28914 Roadside Drive, Suite 10 Agoura Hills, 818-735-9982 plataagoura.com Mexican; Entrées $14–$26
Plata means “silver” in Spanish—and a good time in the Whizin Market Square. The menu at this taqueria is homey but elevated: House-made tortillas and mix-and-match trios of soft tacos are featured, the latter with a choice of veggies or eight types of protein, including ahi tuna and short ribs. Spa Nachos are made with roasted cauliflower and crispy kale; guacamole is available in three variations, including tradicional and ranchero, made with bacon and roasted pumpkin seeds. Other standouts include chamorro de cordero, a chile-marinated lamb shank served with spinach tamales, and pollo con Elvia’s mole, named for chef Elvia Saldivar, who is co-owner with her husband. Nearly a dozen specialty margaritas star on the cocktails list. Pull up a colorfully upholstered stool at the copper-topped bar to enjoy $7 margaritas and other drink and food specials during daily happy hour from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.
TAVERNA TONY 23410 Civic Center Way Malibu, 310-317-9667 tavernatony.com Greek; Entrées $13–$37
This huge space at the northeast corner of the Malibu Country Mart is almost never closed and never empty. There’s always fun to be had: If the classical guitarists aren’t playing, the waiters might be singing, or the owner, Tony Koursaris, might be telling stories at one of the tables. Every meal starts with Greek-style country bread and house-made dip. The roast baby lamb is a specialty of the house for good reasons: The meat is garlicky and mostly tender with some crispy bites. The accompanying potatoes are roasted with lemon juice and the carrots are cooked with dill. Greek coffee is a perfect end here.
WICKED’S BREW 4561 Market St., Suite C Ventura, 805-275-2334 wickedsbrew.com Eclectic; Entrées $20–$38 Live Music; Saturday & Sunday Brunch
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A playful sense of theatricality adds spice to this combination café, coffeehouse, and gift shop located in a Ventura business park. Owner Gwendolyn Zero’s entertainment-industry background is especially evident during regularly scheduled Wicked Dinners, thematic affairs that feature live music, special menus, and servers who may or may not be who they say they are. Everyday meals served on Wednesdays through Sundays are pretty special, too: Sauces, condiments, and dressings are made in-house, and area farms and ranches get shout-outs on a menu that includes baked goods and egg dishes at breakfast and an array of soups, salads, sandwiches, and flatbreads at lunch. Steamed mussels with white wine and crostini and prosciutto-strawberry bruschetta are two of the appetizers on the Witching Hour menu, and coffeecrusted Watkins Cattle Co. short ribs are among the dinner menu options. Adding to the fun: Sparkling Potions, aka cocktails made with wine, hard cider, or champagne. Bottled beer is also available. 805LIVING.COM / APRIL 2018
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The historic Fremont Theater in San Luis Obispo kicks off this 3-day event with our Featured Film. This epic movie night is filled with community, culture, and surfing. Beer and wine will be available for purchase. All proceeds from this epic movie event will go to benefit Still Frothy!
Held on the ocean front lawn at the Cliffs Resort in Pismo Beach, this event features live music, over 40 visiting wineries & breweries, local cuisines, and our Wine, Waves & Beyond themed auction! All proceeds benefit GleanSLO. *This event sells out – purchase tickets early.
SATURDAY, MAY 5 805 Surf Classic Presented by Still Frothy The 805 Surf Classic at the Pismo Beach Pier will feature a competition with teams comprised of male and female surfers from the 805 and a local Winemakers & Brew Masters heat. Don’t forget to visit us at the SeaVenture Beach Hotel for our Vintage VW display.
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Our hearts are profoundly broken over the loss of Rebecca Riskin during the devastating flooding and mudslides in Montecito. Rebecca was an extraordinary broker and friend who has been a cherished part of our family for over twenty years. Our thoughts and prayers are with her family, friends, and partners at Village Properties and throughout the community. We are committed to supporting Riskin Partners as they honor Rebecca’s legacy in the days and years to come.
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Editor’s Note
805 Strong ELLEN DEGENERES MADE A SURPRISE APPEARANCE AT THE ONE805 KICK ASH BASH, AN EVENT I ATTENDED ON FEBRUARY 24, WHICH TOOK PLACE AT BELLA VISTA RANCH AND POLO CLUB in Summerland. The day honored our first responders and raised money for emergency response equipment, counseling services, and survivor relief for victims of the Thomas fire and debris flow. When Ellen stood before the audience of 2,300 heroes, their families, and the 700 area residents who were there to pay gratitude to them, this is (in part) what she said: “We have to think about all of the workers who have lost their jobs, all of the waiters, waitresses, all the people who have lost income for the past few months. Those are the people we need to be helping. So when you go in [to a restaurant] just give a little extra money to a server. Spend a little more money in a shop if you can because they’re loosing foot traffic, because the [Montecito] hotels aren’t opened up. So, we just have to keep doing everything we can, because this town will come back better and stronger. And I think we’ve all become closer because of it. I think everybody smiles a little bit more to one another and is a little more patient with one another…and that’s the good that comes out of something like this.” Ellen’s words referred to Montecito but they apply to all of the communities most directly impacted by the disaster. put together this special 805 Strong advertising supplement. I encourage you to peruse the following pages, read the messages of gratitude and support, and patronize these companies—and all of our locally owned businesses— whenever possible. Follow Ellen’s wise and encouraging advice and together we will make a difference.
Lynne Andujar Editor in Chief & Publisher edit@805living.com
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Come in and enjoy 15 wines by the glass, 3 tasting menus and Organic cider on tap! Fox Wine Co. is a label created by Santa Barbara natives Blair and Sarah Fox. Blair Fox, Winemaker of the Year, fashions small lot, limited quantity wines focusing on the diversity of Santa Barbara County. His eponymous label, Blair Fox Cellars, is featured alongside the winemaking duo’s Fox Wine Co. label in the Waterline. Fox Wine Co. is located along the Santa Barbara Urban Wine Trail in The Waterline at 120 Santa Barbara Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101. Open 7 days a week from 12-9pm
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Locally owned businesses make our communities unique and contribute more to the economic vitality of our region by circulating a greater share of their revenues locally than national chains. Local businesses have experienced devastating financial losses due to recent disasters and need your patronage more than ever.
Think Local First for: Professional services Personal services Financial services Catering Dining Unique gifts Your daily coffee fix
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Urban Santa Barbara has long been known
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Hosted by owner Kym Slone is a Wine and Chocolate Experience that’s perfectly paired! If learning about identifying and tasting wine is of interest to you, then their Wine Education Experience is excellent. Jamie and Kym also host an Owner Wine Tasting that will give you an behind the scenes look at their winemaking journey, the local AVA’s (microclimates) and you’ll enjoy current release and reserve wines as well. It’s an elevated and local wine tasting experience Not To Be Missed.
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Passion
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In a time when simply having a home to return to matters most, we wish to express our gratitude to the life-saving first responders and individuals who call Santa Barbara their home. As a local business, Engel & VĂślkers knows how proud and resilient our city is. Arm in arm, hand in hand - we will rebuild.
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