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Contents APRIL 2022 • HOME + GARDEN

Features 74

FINDING THE BALANCE A project in a Westlake Village neighborhood combines the classic and the offbeat. By Joan Tapper Photographs by Amy Bartlam

FIT FOR A QUEEN

By Joan Tapper Photographs of interiors by Michael Wells

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Personal collections and superb curation combine to tell a home designer’s story.

Contents APRIL 2022 • HOME +GARDEN

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65 44 35

Pulse 35 Tracking the Beat of the 805

By Nancy Ransohoff and Erin Rottman

Finds 39 Vase Time

Showcase the season’s flowery delights with these fresh takes on the floral vessel. By Jennie Nunn

44 STYLE: Classic Contrast

Get the word on the latest spring fashion statement right here in black and white.

Interior designers share the fresh elements that bring a sparkle to their eyes.

Arts & Culture 60 The Art of Decoration

For Maria Trimbell walls and ceilings serve as canvas.

Upgrades 65 Natural Subtlety

Bring organic warmth to the kitchen with muted earth tones and wood and stone textures. By Frances Ryan

46 TRAVEL

Taste 88 FOOD: Dress to Impress

Insider 50 Events In & Around

Chefs from around the 805 share their methods for crafting showstopping salad dressings that make the meal.

By Heidi Dvorak

By Jaime Lewis Photograph by Gary Moss

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Mind Body Soul 52 Wellness News By Erin Rottman

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92 WINE: An

All-Occasion Collection Professional advice for having the right bottle on hand for every occasion. By Anthony Head

94 DINING OUT

What’s new on the local restaurant scene. By Nancy Ransohoff

By Joan Tapper

By Frances Ryan

By Erin Rottman

Local Voices 54 Home Trendspotting

96 Where to Eat Now P.S. Sketchpad 104 Home Wine Storage

Solutions

By Greg Clarke

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18 Editor’s Note 22 Masthead 26 Behind the Scenes

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A Home Is Where You Have Your Feet on the Earth

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IT BEARS REPEATING BECAUSE IT’S TRUE and it’s important: A house is a home because of how it makes us feel. The core of this notion—affirmed since the distant eras of our ancient ancestors—is being safe and connected to family. Over time, we’ve been imprinted with a desire to take pride in and care for the shelter that helps nurture these feelings. I know that when my parents first laid eyes on a 1904 Arts & Crafts style house, they knew it would become their forever home. Not only did the craftsmen take pride in their work, designing and building it with unique architectural details and a solid structural foundation that has stood the test of time, but my parents also poured themselves into improvements— painstakingly refinishing the wood mouldings, planning and planting trees and gardens, enhancing the interior room by room, as money permitted. To this day, my family still gathers at “22” (its street number and how we all refer to it), and we feel enormous gratitude for having the good fortune of living in and being the stewards of the home. Here’s the really cool part: My mom just received a letter from a 62-year-old man in Germany, whose grandparents, Ovidius and Marie Heller, lived in our house in the early 1920s. He was trying to learn more about the house and its history. “For me, it is important to know where my relatives had their feet on the earth,” he wrote. That’s it exactly. That’s why we do this Home & Garden issue each year—because it’s important. (Travel is important, too, which is what we focus on in May.)

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HIGGINS ASHTON TURNER GROUP Engel & Völkers is proud to announce the formation of its newest powerhouse team. In 2021, Heather Higgins and Madison Ashton achieved tremendous success breaking records and surpassing 30 million dollars in sales while cementing their position as the community’s real estate specialists. These extraordinary achievements led them to the decision to expand their team by collaborating with longtime friend and industry powerhouse, Jane Turner. Heather and Madison recognized that Jane was the ideal fit to create an unstoppable team to take their client experience to new heights. Jane, top 3% performer worldwide at her previous brokerage, knew that the formation of this team and partnering with an international brand would elevate her client-centered business From left: Jane Turner, Madison Ashton, Heather Higgins model. “I’m confident that aligning myself with Heather and Madison and expanding my network on a global scale with Engel & Völkers will allow me to provide my clients with a whole new comprehensive level of service,” says Jane. As a team, the three are a dynamic force that use their unmatched resources and qualifications to perform and execute at the highest level. They each bring unique and impressive expertise to create the perfect balance that provides new levels of value to their clients. Heather explained, “The decision to grow our team was natural. We truly believe that as a team we are able to better service our clients and provide an elevated luxury real estate experience.”

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Behind the Scenes Summer’s fast approaching, and our featured contributors have visions of new outdoor home spaces dancing in their heads. Here’s what they’d like to have.

Joan Tapper “I’d like fun lighting in my garden for entertaining,” says contributing writer Joan Tapper (Arts & Culture, page 60; “Finding the Balance,” page 74; and “Fit for a Queen,” page 80). “I’d also like some kind of magical gopher eliminators. Sometimes I think I’m playing Whack-A-Mole.”

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“An outdoor office would probably be my dogs’ wish. Perhaps just a small space in the middle of the backyard, Internet-ready, with a few shelving units attached to a tree,” says consulting editor Anthony Head (Taste/Wine, page 92). “A tiny desk that can be hosed off would be necessary for this fantasy.”

A tennis court in the backyard would be a dream,” says contributing editor Jennie Nunn (Finds, page 39). “I would also love a firepit and different zones for entertaining and gathering.”

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Behind the Scenes If our featured experts’ wishes for new home spaces were granted, this is what they’d like to have. “I’d have a small aircraft out front and streets that double as taxiways, so I could buzz some vineyards and return for wine and a soak in a wood-fired hot tub.” —Lisa Queen

(“Fit for a Queen,” page 80) principal interior architect and designer at Lisa Queen Design, Inc. Calabasas lisaqueendesign.com

“An outdoor barbeque and firepit area overlooking a natural pond full of native plants.” —Andrew Goodwin, AIA, NCARB

(Pulse, page 35) architect and owner Andrew Goodwin Designs (AGD) San Luis Obispo andrewgoodwin.us

“A relaxation lounge with a view of the ocean and plenty of greenery surrounding.” —Lindsey Borchard

“A South of France garden: sage, lavender, thyme, olive trees, cypresses, a pergola, a long table, and benches.” —Jaime Lewis

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In honor of Women’s History Month, meet the power players & sales leaders of Engel & Völkers. Since its opening in 2012, Engel & Völkers Westlake Village, which has since expanded into the Calabasas and Channel Islands markets, has quickly become one of the global brand’s highest performing franchises. With a staggering list of accomplishments including record-breaking sales, nationally top ranked advisors, and historical achievements, the women of Engel & Völkers are the powerhouse players behind the company’s success. This impressive group of women each bring their own expertise and unique qualifications to the table and they have all earned true success in their own right. While some bring 20+ years of experience in real estate, others come from vastly different careers such as clothing designers and high-profile event planners. Some are locally born and raised while others come from as far away as Ecuador and Belgium. Each woman brings her own distinct personal and professional experiences, but what they share is a passion for the real estate business and the community they serve. This celebration of diversity starts at the very top, with a leadership team of three women who have shaped the company into what it is today. Nicole Van Parys, Shop Owner, Alexa Foss, Director of Operations and Lisa Shirtliff, Franchises’ Manager have created a culture of collaboration and empowerment, backed by a strong support system within the team. In an industry that has historically been considered competitive, the advisors at Engel & Völkers elevate one another to reach their highest level of success.

“THIS IS A TRULY REMARKABLE GROUP OF WOMEN ,” says Alexa, who has led her team to multiple, consecutive years ranked as one of the top ten performers in North America. “No matter what challenge they are faced with, they meet it head on and deliver unequivocally exceptional results every time.”

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There is no better demonstration of this tenacity than in the last two unpredictable years for the real estate industry, where the team continued to break records and drive sales. According to Alexa, this level of success is not to be unexpected: “The dedication and resilience of this team is unwavering. They adapt to every change and never cease to amaze me.” Lisa adds, “Our advisors are set up for success from the moment they join the team. They have access to all of the resources and technology needed to deliver outstanding client service. But knowing they have the constant support of their team is an invaluable benefit that allows them to be confident and passionate about their work.” Having one of the most successful women in real estate at the helm of the franchise is another contributing factor that is invaluable to the entire team. With 30 years of experience under her belt, Nicole inspires and motivates her colleagues by always encouraging them to help one another succeed.

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“When women have confidence in themselves they tend to elevate the confidence of those around them.,” says Nicole, who in addition to being owner is also a top-performing advisor herself. “It is simple but true. When women rise, they shine.” ©2022 Engel & Völkers. All rights reserved. Each brokerage independently owned and operated. Engel & Völkers and its independent License Partners are Equal Opportunity Employers and fully support the principles of the Fair Housing Act.

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COURTESY OF THE PLANT THERAPIST

Owner of The Plant Therapist in San Luis Obispo, Ethan Pilch (top, left) specializes in decorative indoor and outdoor designs that showcase plants.

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Plants not only beautify our indoor spaces, they can also help purify the air and improve mental health, according to recent studies. Enter San Luis Obispo-based Ethan Pilch, The Plant Therapist (Instagram @theplanttherapist), who creates, installs, and maintains residential and commercial plant designs. Green walls continue to be popular, Pilch says. “It’s living art. It’s a great way to have a lot of plants compacted into one area.” Pilch also likes using statement plants like birds of paradise, dracaenas, and large cacti arrangements to fill corners and accent doorways. He hopes to resume hosting workshops this summer on plant care, sustainability, and how to make driftwood arrangements and terrariums. —Erin Rottman APRIL 2022 / 805LIVING.COM

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A CLASSIC PRINT WITH A SLO TWIST

This wallpaper is no wallflower. At first glance, SLO Toile (spoonflower.com/ profiles/slo_toile) is an eye-catching, classic toile de jouy, a design printed in a single color, usually with repeated patterns of pastoral and romantic scenes, that has been popular for centuries in wallpaper and fabrics. Take a closer look, and you’ll see the faces of well-known and lesser-known (but no less important) people in the San Luis Obispo community, along with images specific to the area. Co-created by local resident Jaime Lewis, a Cal Poly San Luis Obispo journalism teacher, 805 Living contributing writer, and 805 Living Eats podcaster, the design spotlights figures like All-American distance runner Jordan Hasay and the town’s longtime pediatrician René Bravo, M.D. “I wanted a mix of people who were instantly recognizable and some not so familiar,” says Lewis. “I tried to include people who have been really important in making San Luis Obispo the special place that it is.” To complete the project, Lewis teamed up with illustrator Anna Takahashi, who had experience with the process of building wallpapers. “From a distance, it’s a cohesive design,” says Lewis, “but you get up close and say, ‘It’s the Sunset Drive-In!’ or ‘It’s a tri-tip sandwich!’” She notes that the print’s repeating crisscross pattern of flowers and doves is based on a decorative feature inside the Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa. Wallpaper and fabric featuring the SLO Toile pattern are available for purchase in four colors (mustard, sage, rose, and navy) at spoonflower.com.

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About five years ago, outdoor enthusiasts Peter Kral and his wife Monica were mountain biking in their native Czech Republic. “I was so tired, because we spent all day riding the bike,” Kral recalls. “The second day we rented an electric bike. It was amazing, because we were able to spend all day riding long distances and were not so exhausted.”

—Nancy Ransohoff

Sure to make the bestseller list, the new literarybased cocktails at The Manor Bar at Rosewood Miramar Beach (rosewoodhotels.com) are inspired by classic written works. The menu of handcrafted sips is a perfect fit with the bookshelf-lined, woodpaneled walls of the cozy, sophisticated cocktail bar. “Each drink, quite literally, has a story to tell, making the guest’s experience that much more interesting and memorable,” says Yannick Augy, the resort’s director of food and beverage. A cocktail case in point: the Fahrenheit 451, a combination of Buffalo Trace Bourbon and Amaro Nonino Quintessentia, paired with the essence of sweet orange and lemon, is delicately smoked with dried sage leaves, evoking the burning book pages in the dystopian novel by Ray Bradbury. Another edition of the literary-themed cocktail menu is in the works, but some on the current list may continue to be available. To pair with the drinks, an expanded light bites menu includes sliders, Fresno chile–and–roasted pepper hummus served with crudité and lavosh (a Middle Eastern–style flatbread), and charcuterie and cheese selections. Live music is presented in the bar every Thursday through Saturday. —N.R.

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Inspired by his experience, Kral recently opened 1000 Oaks Bike Shop (ixrider.com) in, yes, Thousand Oaks. Along with electric mountain bikes, the shop sells electric cross-country bikes for use on roads and city bikes with saddlebags, all imported from the Czech Republic. A charge can last for up to 100 miles, and people are welcome to take a bike for a test ride at no cost. The best color combination the bikes come in, according to Kral? “White, blue, and red,” he says, because these are the colors of both “the flag of the Czech Republic and the flag of the United States.” —E.R.

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A floral foursome (from left): “Holden” 11.5-inch in matte creamy white speckled earthenware ($50); “Warrick” 20-inch funnel neck in white glazed earthenware ($100); “Felice” in creamy textured glazed earthenware ($40); “Holden” 18-inch matte white speckled glazed earthenware ($100); Crate and Barrel, The Village at Topanga in Woodland Hills, crateandbarrel.com. Turn the page for more eye-catching options.

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Nestled on four verdant acres overlooking the ocean, the bungalows at Hotel June Malibu serve as quiet hideaways with functional, contemporary interiors.

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fter staying in roadside lodging devoid of any amenities in the 1940s, newlyweds Helen and Wayne Wilcox considered starting a motel of their own. They fell in love with Malibu, bought a piece of property overlooking the ocean, and lived in an army tent on Point Dume while constructing the Malibu Riviera Motel, completed in 1949. The Wilcoxes, who lived in one end of the 10-unit motel, built a business that became iconic. Marilyn Monroe purportedly stayed there, and Bob Dylan is said to have written his 1975 album Blood on the Tracks in room 13. Eventually, the couple’s son Gary Wilcox took over. He sold the hotel in 2015, when it became the Native, and now the property has reopened as Hotel June Malibu (thehoteljune. com/malibu/, from $569). The antithesis of a huge, fancy resort, the 13-room Hotel June Malibu answers the call for a serene spot to be by the ocean, a peaceful place to work, or a retreat to read by the (new) pool. “The original vibe of the property has always been [linked to] the creative types attracted to it,” says co-owner Sam Shendow. “It’s such a community space, and we feel so tied to our neighborhood and the history there.” Guests check in at the space that used to be the Wilcoxes’ living room. The fireplace where Gary spent evenings as a kid with his parents was restored, and the wood beam above the front desk reads “1947 Ocean Park Boulevard,” marking where it was milled in Santa Monica. “All of these things, they’re a part of [Gary],” Shendow says. The former living room area now opens to a patio lined with cacti and succulents. Guests sit with laptops and enjoy grab-and-go seasonal salads, sandwiches, and muffins from the farmers market–driven bakery and cafe Gjusta in Venice. Decorated with a neutral palate of white and beige tones, the minimally designed hotel rooms feature the original concrete composite floors that were discovered upon the removal of pink tiles. Each room has a yoga mat and a complimentary subscription to an on-demand yoga and meditation app, as well as a Bluetooth speaker, Aesop bath amenities, and a private patio. The black-and-white photographs in the rooms are the work of Wayne Wilcox, who created a darkroom at the Malibu Riviera and became known around town for his photography. Some of his pictures are now part of the Malibu Adamson House Foundation Archives, but seeing them hanging in his former home feels special. “He shot everything from landscapes to portraits to Malibu High,” Shendow says. “[His images] help to tell the story of not only the property but also of Malibu.” >

Finds Travel Occupying a historic building that housed Tucson, Arizona’s, first newspaper press, the new 10-room Citizen Hotel Tucson offers tastings from an expansive on-site wine cellar.

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Among the treasures found during the construction of Tucson’s new Citizen Hotel (thecitizenhoteltucson.com, from $199) were newspapers from the 1920s to 1940s, rolled up and stuffed in the rafters, potentially for insulation. Eager to honor the 1913 building’s history as home to Tucson’s first newspaper press, the design team pieced the papers back together, photographed them, and hung the images in the lobby bar. “For me, this felt like a little bit of a time capsule,” says owner Moniqua Lane, a Tucson native who says she’s drawn to unloved, historic properties—and wine. Lane developed the two-story, 10-room Citizen Hotel, in which a 5,000-square-foot wine cellar is run by southeastern Arizona’s Sand-Reckoner Vineyards and the bar staff all have sommelier certifications. “I personally don’t think that there is enough recognition of Arizona wine,” Lane says. Don’t miss the complimentary tastings in the afternoon.

Recharge at Sedona’s The Wilde Resort & Spa with a wide selection of invigorating outdoor adventures, relaxing therapies, and wellness activities.

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Disconnect for a weekend via the Croatia-based adventure company Highlander (highlanderadventure.com, from $299), which offers its first U.S. hiking series at Big Bear Lake from September 27 to October 2. “You change your mindset on this trip,” says Highlander cofounder and CEO Jurica Barac, who adds that living in nature can change people’s priorities about material things. “This is a story about sustainability,” he says. The series offers three options: 60 miles in five days, 30 miles in three days, and 15 miles in two days. Hikers carry their own tents, sleeping bags, hiking gear, and food, and Highlander provides the festival atmosphere at the end of each day, when people start playing guitar, practicing yoga, and bonding with each other. “We also see that people are going single to Highlander events,” Barac says, “and then finish in a couple.” 

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rasses and agave plants from the low desert and juniper and manzanita from the high country come together at The Wilde Resort & Spa (thewilderesort.com, from $219), one of only a handful of full-service resorts in Sedona. “Everyone finds a different space or a different way to utilize the space,” says general manager Jay Kriske, describing the outdoor area dubbed, The Grove. Couples relax on teak hammocks, families play corn hole and croquet on the lawn, and mountain bikers trade stories around the fire pits, he says. With the landmark Capitol Butte—also called Thunder Mountain—as its backdrop, the Wilde is a convenient base for hiking, biking, and Jeep tours and offers in-house activities, like stargazing, vortex talks, and history discussions with Lisa Schnebly Heidinger, the great-granddaughter of Sedona Schnebly, for whom the city is named.

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Elverhøj Museum of History & Art, Solvang. The whimsical works of Santa Barbara artist Susan Read Cronin are nothing short of whimsical. On view are her bronze sculptures, silhouettes, and poetry, including an eightfoot-tall poem; elverhoj.org.

Vina Robles Amphitheatre, Paso Robles. Anything can happen when the architect of shock rock performs onstage with special guest Ace Frehley of the band Kiss. Expect tunes from Cooper’s latest album Detroit Stories, an homage to his hometown; vinaroblesamphitheatre.com.

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Santa Paula Art Museum. Art exhibitions by two Ventura residents who are married to one another show how a couple’s works can be remarkably different yet united in interpretations of art and nature; santapaulaartmuseum.org.

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April 8–16 Various Pleasant Valley Recreation & Parks District locations. Send the kids off to hunt for a giant egg hidden in each of 16 local parks. They’ll log them on a bingo scorecard, which they’ll turn in for prizes during the Easter Eggstravaganza at Community Center Park in Camarillo on April 16; pvrpd.org.

April 29–30 SOLVANG DATSUN ROADSTER CLASSIC

Downtown Solvang. About 100 diverse Datsuns are expected to assemble at this congregation of auto admirers. A barbecue, a banquet, and an awards ceremony are part of the action; solvangroadstershow. wordpress.com. May 1

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Virtual. Get a cinematic view of the world of flamenco, as the Flamenco Arts Festival showcases world-renowned artists from Spain and the United States performing in Sevilla and Santa Barbara. Thirty dancers hail from Santa Barbara; flamencoarts.org.

Cultural Treasures” by the Ford Foundation, the New York–based Ballet Hispánico show features Annabelle Lopez Ochoa’s West Side Story–inspired dance Tiburones (sharks) and Gustavo Ramírez Sansano and Vicente Nebrada’s Arabesque; granadasb.org.

Westlake Yacht Club. Cruise Westlake Lake for an evening of fun and fundraising to help support Senior Concern’s programs and services. Offerings include cocktails, appetizers, dinner, dancing, and silent and live auctions; seniorconcerns.org. April 29 NOCHE DE ORO: A CELEBRATION OF 50 YEARS

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Conejo Creek Park North, Thousand Oaks. Sanctioned by the International Chili Society, the Rotary Club of Thousand Oaks hosts its legendary cooking competition as well as a craft brew festival and car show. On the grounds are three stages with live music, a kid zone, food trucks, and vendors; chili-cook-off.com. 

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Santa Barbara Bowl. Grammynominated artists and brothers Guy and Howard Lawrence perform dance music as part of their You’ve Got to Let Go if You Want to Be Free tour with special guest DJ Boring; sbbowl.com.

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Here’s an Idea: One billion people around the world are estimated to participate in Earth Day events on April 22, but Ventura County commemorates the cause with events throughout EARTH MONTH. Through its Environmental Listening Tour, the Ventura County Community Foundation consults with environmentally focused nonprofits and informs interested parties about the organizations’ needs and concerns, while cities throughout the county host volunteerism events. Check the website to see what the cities of Ojai, Moorpark, Thousand Oaks, Ventura, and Oxnard have planned; vcpublicworks.org.

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Olive Oil Linked to Lower Alzheimer’s Risk

When Marcia Cortez first tasted the chamomile tea made from flowers she grew on her ranch in Ballard Canyon, the distinct, sweet notes of apple and cinnamon surprised her. “I had never had anything like it from the store,” Cortez says. What began as a desire to grow herbs and vegetables for her family and friends has grown into Sleepy Road Farms (sleepyroadfarms.com), Cortez’s 5,000-plant chamomile farm. Cortez, who uses no chemical fertilizers or pesticides on her crop, expects to be busy harvesting the plants’ blossoms from now through June. Once they’re picked, she air-dries the flowers for two to six weeks, depending on the weather, and packages them for tea. She also makes soaps and lotions that are free of dyes and perfumes, and this spring she plans to offer new aromatic eye pillows. Sleepy Road products are available at the Maker’s Market in downtown Santa Barbara, the Sisters Second Saturday market in Los Alamos, Lark Trading Company in Santa Ynez, and Cailloux Cheese Shop in Solvang.

Consuming olive oil is associated with a 29 percent lower risk of death from neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s, Lou Gehrig’s disease, and Parkinson’s, according to a study that followed more than 92,000 people for 28 years. “The benefits of olive oil have been talked about for quite some time,” says Kenneth S. Kosik, M.D., professor of neuroscience at UC Santa Barbara. “The strength in this study is the very large number of people they were able to include. It’s a lot of work, and it’s very admirable.” Published in January in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, the study also confirms the association between olive oil consumption and a lower risk of death from cardiovascular and respiratory diseases and cancer.

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The TommyBell (tommytankfitness.com, from $395), a new alternative to the kettlebell free weight, is the creation of Calabasas resident and fitness company founder Tommy Tank. “I was introduced to that fitness modality about 15 years ago,” Tank says. “It got me in the best shape of my life in the shortest period of time. But, what I also found out was that it hurt to use it.” Tank found the kettlebell’s cast-iron surface abrasive and the handle so short that the base weight hit his wrist. His sleek version, made of smooth, shiny stainless steel, features a longer handle and a flatter base weight to take pressure off the wrist and engage the arm, he says. Developed in collaboration with Porsche Design, the TommyBell comes in five weights, from eight to 20 kilograms (17.6 to 44 pounds). Use code “805LivingMag” for 10 percent off all products (one use per customer).

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Home Trendspotting INTERIOR DESIGNERS SHARE THE FRESH ELEMENTS THAT BRING A SPARKLE TO THEIR EYES.

Ronni Fryman senior designer

In kitchens, we are finally pulling away from the all-white look. Now we’re adding more natural elements, like rift-cut white oak. I adore taking advantage of rift-cut’s superlinear grain pattern, so we can run it horizontally. I recently used it for floating shelves. Another fun and fresh product is textured tile. Subway tile is still favored, but we’re adding texture that varies from one tile to another. I love adding blue [tile] to a natural rift-cut white-oak kitchen. A favorite brand is Soho Studio, available through Tileco Distributors.

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Jewelry-inspired light fixtures are a favorite at our firm. With the option to combine multiple pendants, these fixtures add height, depth, and color to any room. Just like layering necklaces, we love to layer many lights to create a beautiful work of art in our projects. A cluster of multiple Nappe pendant light fixtures from the Masiero Dimore Collection designed by Marco Zito creates a jewel-like effect.

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We are very excited about the new Theodore Alexander Nova collection, which elevates the modern farmhouse style in a bedroom. The two beautiful cerused oak finishes are dusk and [shown] dawn. There is an organic simplicity throughout the new collection, and the added herringbone texture enhances the modern farmhouse look. 56

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Sustainability and nature-inspired elements are continuing to strongly trend in 2022. People are seeking warm, welcoming coziness in their homes yet are conscious of limiting our environmental footprint. Curvaceousness of the ’80s is also here, modified to current sensibilities, thank God. Think mushrooms and billowy cloud shapes. Rounded, comfy sofas and chairs will be replacing boxy, track-arm styles. Arteriors “Meadow” cocktail tables, shown in antique brass and rich bronze finishes, are also available in sustainable abaca grass material. The little cloud-like puzzle shapes allow for a variety of design options.

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I am most excited about the movement toward Old World, timeless design and the creation of spaces that feel like they have been around for centuries but are modernized to translate to today’s living. I love that we can achieve this look with pieces that already exist: pairing a new space with old, reclaimed woods, stones, and tiles, antique light fixtures, vintage furniture, and materials from a bygone era when things were made with more attention and care. This thrills me not only because it translates to a truly unique, custom design, but also because it is the best thing we can do for the earth. In short, old is the new new! 

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Zephyr Nero textured stone tile designed by Alison Rose for Artistic Tile adds waves of dimension to a bedroom wall. Marea ceramic tile from Sonoma Tilemaker’s Stellar Collection (inset) lends an extra level of interest to surfaces with a raised star pattern. These materials from NS Ceramic are available through Cabana Home.

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they are always original, imaginative, and exquisitely beautiful. “I’ve been drawing all my life,” says Trimbell, who was born in Ventura but moved to the northern California countryside with her crafts-oriented family when she was 10. “I was the family artist,” she says. She remembers always having a pencil in her hand. She earned a bachelor of fine arts degree in conceptual art at San Francisco State University. “I wanted to pursue my love of art and beauty, but I didn’t like working in the studio,” she says. “I always liked doing things out in the world.” By her mid-20s she was living in San Diego and working in an art supply shop, when a guy in painter’s overalls walked in and bought 200 dollars’ worth of beautiful brushes. She asked what he did, and that was the first time she heard of decorative painting. It proved to be one of many chance encounters that, along with her innate talent, have shaped her career. Trimbell did a sample pattern as a tryout for the painter and was hired onto his large studio team. She soon found herself creating faux finishes—faux marble and lots of gold leaf—on a huge house project.“After a year he had me do a mural,” she remembers, >

hen people talk about a room with a view, they’re usually referring to the vista outside a window. Maria Trimbell (mariatrimbell.com), however, specializes in creating scenes on a home’s interior walls. A sought-after decorative painter, she has worked with renowned designers on projects from Australia to Beirut and from Palm Beach to Mallorca. Whether her murals depict an Italian pavilion or evoke chinoiserie decorations,

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If you envision Trimbell on her back like Michelangelo painting the Sistine Chapel, she’s quick to disabuse you: “If you do that, the paint drips in your eye,” she says.

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Maria Trimbell (below) paints on plaster for a Michael S. Smith design project. Among her new works (left) is bespoke Livia’s Garden wallpaper, inspired by a Roman fresco.

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“I was always enamored with Italy. I loved fresco painting and tried to make my painting look more like that, using milk paint for that watery, loose look.”

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A chance meeting led to an assignment for Trimbell to paint an imagined pavilion in a Venetian apartment (left). She likes to incorporate the natural world into her murals, like the one she hand-painted on the wall of an elegant powder room in Santa Barbara (above).

celebrated her 40th birthday. Trimbell met her husband, Steve Ouimet, a fine-art photographer and boutique printer, when he created some pattern stencils for her. These days, they often work and travel together. Recently, they spent six weeks in Provence on a project that included a mural of lacy trees for a master suite, a scenic landscape for a dining room, and a handpainted pattern for a bathroom. Last year the couple relocated to Los Osos, where their home features generous studio space for each of them and is close to the natural world that Trimbell likes to incorporate into her painting. The move also has allowed them to develop an open series of murals that can be customized and printed for customers on archival canvas. Trimbell creates the mural; Ouimet photographs it in extremely high resolution. The result can be adjusted to fit varied sizes and shapes of rooms and then printed like fine wallpaper. “We want the image to be pleasing and not awkward in the space,” she says. The first design in the series is an untraditional chinoiserie scene. “It’s softer and more painterly,” says Trimbell, and “set at the magic hour” of twilight. The second is inspired by a Roman fresco known as Livia’s Garden, and the third depicts trees in sepiatoned grisaille. The project showcases both their talents and is a nice complement to the assignments that take them on the road. “We’re very, very excited about this,” she says. 

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“and I became his art director.” Three-and-a-half years later, she started her own business creating murals and hand-painted patterns. As fate would have it, an acquaintance introduced her to the owner of an antique store in Santa Monica who asked her to decorate his shop. “I met so many people there,” Trimbell says, including a couple who had a pied-à-terre in Venice…Italy. She spent seven weeks painting a room in their apartment—creating an imagined pavilion with a balustrade. “The really weird thing,” she says, “is that I was fascinated by Titian”—the 17th-century painter—“all my life. On trips to Europe and the Louvre, I would focus on his pictures. This house happened to be where Titian had once had his studio. It was really magical. “I was always enamored with Italy,” she adds. “I loved fresco painting and tried to make my painting look more like that, using milk paint for that watery, loose look.” In another serendipitous turn, Trimbell connected with well-known interior designer Michael S. Smith. “I always wanted to work with him,” she remembers, and after a couple of years in Los Angeles, she mailed out a set of marketing postcards. “The only response was from Smith!” she says. “I’ve done a ton of work with him now.” Those projects have extended from a hand-painted border at a house in Los Angeles to a landscape mural and a floral arbor at a home in Montecito. On the latter job, she also painted ceiling panels to resemble antique Fortuny fabric. But if you envision Trimbell on her back like Michelangelo painting the Sistine Chapel, she’s quick to disabuse you: “If you do that, the paint drips in your eye,” she says. “No, you use ladders and scaffolds and stand and look up. It’s unglamourous and uncomfortable. People have no idea.” Still when it comes to on-site painting, the locations can be fabulous. One assignment for Smith involved a five-week job in Mallorca, where she

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Representing luxury properties in Southern California for more than 25 years, Nancy has been up and down the coast and has the bald tires to prove it! “Helping families move is the most fun you can have and still call it work!” Nancy has had a front row seat to the most dramatic shift in home ownership that has ever taken place—completing 120 real estate transactions with a dollar volume of more than $600 million in the past two years.

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JEFF ADLER Engel & Völkers Westlake Village jeffadler.evrealestate.com | jeff.adler@evrealestate.com 818-489-6533 | 960 S. Westlake Blvd., Suite 10, Westlake Village

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Nicole Van Parys and Gary Nesen, Engel & Völkers Private Office Advisors and Owners, have consistently been nominated top 10 worldwide producers. They are powerful experts specializing in luxury properties throughout Southern California focusing on exclusive communities including Sherwood Country Club, North Ranch Country Club Estates, Hidden Valley, Westlake Village, Hidden Hills, Santa Barbara, and Malibu. Nicole and Gary’s clientele includes but is not limited to celebrities, professional athletes, CEOs, and international clients all seeking luxurious lifestyles. DRE # 01108944

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Ryan is a perfectionist. His communication, work ethic, knowledge, and world-class concierge-level service are just a few of his sought-after qualities. Personal attention, guidance, extensive experience in both mortgage and real estate, 24/7 availability, and always looking out for the best interest of his past, present, and future clients set him apart. If you are interested in a break from the norm, a shift from traditional; Ryan Shimp is Exceptional Properties, Extraordinary Service! DRE # 01864245

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Nicki & Karen, a leading realtor team with Compass Real Estate, serve clients in the Los Angeles and Ventura areas of Southern California. Nicki & Karen work locally in Westlake Village, Thousand Oaks, Lake Sherwood Country Club, North Ranch Country Club Estates, Hidden Valley, Calabasas, Hidden Hills, North Ranch, Agoura, and Malibu—offering local expertise in a global market.

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The Estates Director for the Michelle Ouellette Estates Group at Sotheby's International Realty is highly respected in the community, and she has built a stellar reputation over 35 years as a real estate professional providing extraordinary service with expert guidance for both sellers and buyers with many different real estate needs. A multiple award winner for her consistent success as a Top Producer year after year. There is no substitute for experience.

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Teri is known for her unparalleled level of customer-first service combined with a unique and informed perspective of the real estate market. A local real estate leader for 35 years, she offers a wealth of information, market data, industry perspectives, and market conditions. Recognizing the importance of adding value, Teri has consulted on numerous levels with clients who value her insight. Nationally recognized as a top agent by the 2021 REAL Trends & The Thousands Ranking. DRE # 00997649

Born and raised in Beverly Hills, Francine Chalme Meyberg has been working in real estate for 34 years. Specializing in the entire San Fernando Valley, the west side, and Ventura County, her motto is “There is no place like home.” Francine is a South Valley Regional Specialist, Luxury Property Specialist, Architectural Specialist, and Relocation Specialist. She has been a consistent multi-million dollar producer and a top producer of Coldwell Banker Realty. DRE # 01065592

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Originally from Geneva, Switzerland, Isabelle is fluent in English, French, and Italian. She maintains a solid nationwide and global network to serve her clients at the highest level. Specializing in luxury properties and relocations, Isabelle’s integrity and honesty are the heart of how she handles business. Her dedication to meeting her clients’ needs and achieving their goals is always at the forefront of her strategies. Call Isabelle today for all your real estate needs!

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MELISSA GOBLE Sotheby’s International Realty propertieswithmelissa.com | melissa@propertieswithmelissa.com 805-680-5851 | 3075 Townsgate Road, Suite 100, Westlake Village

Diane and Niki have consistently been awarded the honor of top 1% Diamond Club company-wide at Pinnacle in Westlake Village. They have earned their reputation through yielding clients top dollar on the sale of their homes through strategic marketing, hard work, and excellent communication and negotiating skills. They have multiple testimonials praising them for achieving the best possible home sale price, as well as a smooth purchase, with the ideal terms for all of their clients.

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Celebrating 22 years in reaI estate in 2022, Denise has been a national top 1% real estate agent for more than two decades based strictly on client referrals. A master negotiator, her first duty is protecting her clients’ interest. Beyond the hard numbers and the real estate contracts, Denise understands the subtle aesthetics and design elements that can make or break a transaction. Denise’s growing team of five dedicated real estate professionals is knowledgeable, professional, and always there to help!

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Finding the Balance A project in a Westlake Village neighborhood combines the classic and the offbeat.

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A hand-shaped chair adds a touch of whimsy to the foyer of a residence in the North Ranch neighborhood; a vintage painting just above reflects a more classic aesthetic and also previews the blue and green accents that are echoed throughout the house.

Black frames for doors (above) and windows were added by a previous owner but helped establish a restrained palette for the home’s redesign. A leather sofa (below) in the living room provides a masculine look in the entertaining hub of the house.

n any enterprise, when friends become clients, it can be tricky to navigate the personal/professional landscape. But for Lindsey Borchard, old connections to a couple who needed her interior design skills for their home in the North Ranch community of Westlake Village proved a help, not a hindrance. Borchard had met the wife when their children were tiny years ago, and the husband had acted as a mentor when she started her own company, Lindsey Brooke Design. “I did their first home as a friend,” the designer remembers, “before I had a business. This time, though, they said, ‘Treat us like a regular client.’ ” Borchard’s long acquaintance with the family gave her insight into their tastes and lifestyle—the >

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wife’s appreciation of a timeless classic look and lots of wood tones versus the husband’s penchant for the unique and contemporary. But not only did she have to balance the differences in the couple’s aesthetics, she also had to mesh those with the architecture of the traditional two-story residence in which the previous owners had tried to instill some modern farmhouse– style touches. Those included the introduction of the color black on doors, windows, beams, and bannisters. And since the family was moving from a rental and bringing very little with them, there was an entire house to fill. The solution was to accentuate the black-and-white palette, warm it with abundant textures, keep the overall classic aesthetic, but insert some eye-catching pieces with character, including a few mid-century modern accents. That concept is visible as soon as you step into the foyer, where two shaggy black-and-white poufs nestle under a wood-toned table with a waterfall metal top opposite a smile-inducing handshaped chair. Since the living room is the family’s most-used space, a central spot for entertaining guests with cocktails or listening to the oldest son play piano, Borchard emphasized its importance by adding drama to the fireplace, which already had >

Textures, textures, textures—shaggy poufs contrast with a metal-topped wood console in the entrance hall (right). In the dining room (above) velvet-covered chairs surround a cement-topped table. The metal light fixture has a back-to-the-future vibe.

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Paint it black! A striking fireplace wall and bookcase call immediate attention to the family room. A mosaic tile surround adds its own subtle black-and-white pattern.

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a marble-mosaic surround. She painted the wall and adjoining bookcase black, collected modern and geometric artworks, and accessorized the leather sofa with pillows that echoed some of the blue and green tones used throughout the house. The dining room was the place for a futuristic light fixture, which Borchard hung above a cement-top table surrounded by streamlined chairs covered with a velvet fabric. In contrast, “the family room had to have a more casual feel,” she says, since there were two older and two younger kids who would hang out there and watch TV. One of the most talked-about areas in the home was not a room at all, but the upstairs landing, which called for a design statement, since you could see it from downstairs. For that wow factor she placed a wooden credenza, made in India and 10 feet long, under three large-scale prints of divers. Sometimes an odd corner or small space can add something special. “In the master bedroom,” says Borchard, “I liked the area between the bed and the bath. The couple didn’t want a desk or two chairs there, but there was room for a chaise.” She covered it in green velvet and hung photos of Italy, a frequent travel destination for the family. “I wanted to create the feel of a retreat to escape to at the end of the day,” she says. Having friends as clients, it turned out, produced a project that “was a dream for my team and me,” Borchard says. 

Divers take the plunge in a series of prints above a long, long credenza crafted in India (top). A kelly green velvet chaise (left) creates a serene reading nook in the primary bedroom.

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Colors and materials in the bedroom—woven leather stools and blue and green pillows and rugs—evoke textures and tones used in other rooms.

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Fit for a Queen BY JOAN TAPPER PHOTOGRAPHS OF INTERIORS BY MICHAEL WELLS A mix of textures, colors, and furniture styles are hallmarks of Lisa Queen Design. In her own family room (opposite), the firm’s founder showcases antiques, like a red runner and chest, as well as a contemporary abstract painting by James Brinsfield in a custom wall gallery and library. Lisa and her daughter, senior designer Sara Queen (above), worked together on the home’s new look.

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VALERIE PODOYNITSYNA

Personal collections and superb curation combine to tell a home designer’s story.

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LISA QU EEN, THE FOU N DER A N D PR INCIPA L

of Lisa Queen Design, had been adding to the to-do list for her Calabasas residence for a long time, when COVID-19 hit in 2020. She’d lived there since 2006, and “the house was in a state of need,” she remembers. Art collected over the years was stacked in the closet, and constant Zoom meetings called for a focus on her home office. “It was like the cobbler’s kids who need new shoes!” she says. Finally, she took the time to turn her skills loose on her own place. Working with her daughter Sara Queen, the firm’s

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senior designer and Lisa’s close collaborator, Lisa looked at the house “as though it was a client project,” she says. “I believe your house is an extension of your story. It should contain elements of what’s you and yours”— collections of what’s most meaningful. “This house is my story,” she says. Of course, it helped, Sara points out, that Lisa “is a serial thrifter,” with an eye for kantha (patch) quilts, antique furniture, retro and vintage treasures, junk-shop paintings, and abstract work by favorite contemporary artists, plus the skill to mix these disparate elements into an extraordinary whole. The house gave her a good base to work with. With 2,800 square feet, it lent itself to an open plan. The 17-foot-high ceiling in the family room not only was perfect for a dramatic statement, its voluminous space also helped make adjacent rooms feel intimate and cozy. Creating an art gallery/library wall provided an immediate eye-catching focal point, with carefully arranged books, cherished objects, and paintings, all set off by shelves and wood frames. Lisa also curated small areas to provide visual interest, like a bar cart, accessorized with a retro-looking turntable, and an antique hall tree that holds what she calls “all things river,”—fly-rod cases and books that pay homage to fishing, a family pastime. The dining room proved to be a showcase for balancing eclectic styles. The ornate chandelier, for example, contrasts with a cabinet hand painted by Kansas City–based artist Melissa Koch, which had traveled with the family through several moves. For the chairs, Lisa and Sara dyed white linen slipcovers in subtle custom hues. Both in this room and the primary bedroom, the designers combined the use of café curtains with the home’s existing shutters. “A lot of people here have houses with shutters,” Lisa says, “But we have great views.” To capitalize on those, she explains, “you don’t need to remove the shutters; they can be left open, and the café curtains simply pushed to one side.” Lisa made the most of the master bath by choosing a strikingly patterned Schumacher wallpaper with a handstamped look and setting an antique dough bowl under a table-turned-vanity to hold towels. On the floor, Lisa and Sara stenciled and painted a Celtic-inspired design. Throughout the house, Lisa drew from her collection of kantha quilts—traditional Indian textiles—and incorporated them as throws, blankets, and upholstery, along with other fabrics, which she used to cover shelves and cabinet doors in her home office. That office is now the home base for Lisa Queen Design, where Lisa and Sara collaborate on everything from design/build jobs to work on furnishings and finishes. “We want to inspire people,” says Lisa. “When we come together with clients, we want the experience to be enjoyed by them and us. We could split up projects and do more work, but this brings us more joy.” 

A floral canvas that was a junk shop find provides an exuberant backdrop for a bar cart with a retro-style record player. Lisa commissioned an artist to make a small side table with a mosaic top and an old wooden base. The kitchen (opposite) opens to the voluminous space of the family room.

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A thrift-shop enthusiast with an eye for antiques and vintage treasures, Lisa has the skill to mix such elements into an extraordinary whole.

Craftwork abounds in the dining room (above) with a cabinet hand painted by a Kansas City artist and slipcovers hand dyed by the designers. Rather than remove existing shutters (opposite), Lisa added café curtains that can be pushed aside to reveal the view.

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What was once a living room was transformed into an office, with wallpaper on the ceiling, several fabric patterns on cabinet doors, and the same black lacquered floors that appear elsewhere in the house.

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In the primary bedroom (below) the bedstead was recreated from iron pieces salvaged from a junkyard in Missouri and hand welded and powder coated into a one-of-a-kind family heirloom. The designers painted and stenciled the Celtic design on the floor of the primary bath (above) and turned a table into the vanity.

Taste FOOD / WINE / DINING OUT

Dress to Impress CHEFS FROM AROUND THE 805 SHARE THEIR METHODS FOR CRAFTING SHOWSTOPPING SALAD DRESSINGS THAT MAKE THE MEAL.

By Jaime Lewis Photograph by Gary Moss

ust about every restaurant offers a side salad on its menu, a fact that makes me sad for all the diners out there who think of salad as a mere side dish. Too often, folks consider salads virtuous, rather than delicious, a capitulation to clean eating or a hurdle to clear en route to the main dish. My guess? Those people have never tasted a truly great salad dressing. Like a fine blended wine, a good dressing is much more than the sum of its parts, able to complement a pile of tender greens and elevate them from side status to the showpiece of a meal. Salad dressings can usually be made ahead of time and typically don’t require any cooking at all: just assembling and shaking the ingredients in a jar or buzzing them through the blender. As an added benefit, if you don’t consider yourself the cooking type, salad dressings offer a foolproof way to look the part. Case in point: my grandmother was not a great cook, but no one ever noticed because she dressed salads with her famously flavorful garlic-and-black-pepper vinaigrette. Minimal effort, maximum impact: these are the very favorable metrics of a fabulous dressing. I asked several chefs and culinary experts across the 805 to share recipes for salad dressings with a twist, like an unexpected ingredient, preparation, or application. Add them to your repertoire, and enjoy salads that leave the sidelines to take the spotlight.

MEYER LEMON AND SUMAC DRESSING The aroma and flavor of culinary sumac, brings a lemony brightness to everything it touches. In this case, chef Kelly Briglio uses it—along with Meyer lemons, garlic, cider vinegar, grainy mustard, and honey—to enhance a salad of grilled salmon, local lettuces, tomato, cucumber, avocado, and sunflower sprouts at Paradise Pantry (paradisepantry.com) in Ventura. Briglio sources lemons from Rio Gozo Farm in Ojai and Petty Ranch in Ventura and orange blossom honey from Heavenly Honey Company in Ojai. Any oil can be used for this dressing, she says, “as long as it’s mild in flavor.” Makes 1¼ cups Zest of 1 medium Meyer lemon Juice of 2 medium Meyer lemons ⅛ cup apple cider vinegar 1 teaspoon ground culinary sumac berries 1 teaspoon finely chopped garlic ½ cup plus 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

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tablespoon good-quality coarse-grain mustard Pinch of kosher salt tablespoon honey

Combine all ingredients in the bowl of a blender and blend until smooth. Taste, add salt and honey to your preference, and blend once more.

PECAN RANCH DRESSING Chef and owner of San Luis Obispo’s Big Sky Cafe (bigskycafe.com) Greg Holt recalls how the restaurant’s founder, Charles Myers, wanted to develop a ranch-style dressing for his menu in the late 1980s. “He wanted to stay away from packaged dressing flavors but needed a creamy white dressing,” Holt says. The solution was a spa-style yogurt-based dressing with pecans, in homage to Myers’s passion for creole and Cajun cuisine. Makes about 31/2 cups 2 tablespoons sugar ¼ cup red wine vinegar 2 tablespoons whole-grain >

Turn salad into a sensation with a drizzle of any one of these six creative concoctions (from left): Meyer Lemon and Sumac Dressing, Peach Bellini Vinaigrette, Juice Vinaigrette, Pecan Ranch Dressing, Ginger Miso Tahini Dressing, Preserved Lemon–Agave Vinaigrette.

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1 ¼ ½ 1 ¼ ½

Dijon mustard Pinch of salt tablespoon lemon juice cup mayonnaise cup nonfat yogurt cup canola oil cup walnut oil cup chopped pecans, toasted

In a high-sided mixing bowl, combine sugar, vinegar, mustard, salt, and lemon juice. Puree using a hand or immersion blender. Add mayonnaise and yogurt and blend. Slowly drizzle in canola oil, blending at high speed, followed by walnut oil. Blend just enough to emulsify. Fold in chopped pecans. Taste and stir in more salt, if necessary.

PRESERVED LEMON-AGAVE VINAIGRETTE At Four Seasons Hotel Westlake Village’s Coin & Candor (coinandcandor.com) restaurant, executive chef Jesus Medina serves this light lemony dressing on the Kali Salad, made with kale, Salanova lettuces, hard-boiled egg, pancetta, chicken, veggies, breadcrumbs, and avocado. “I recommend this dressing for light salads,” he says, suggesting those made with gem lettuces, arugula, or endive. He also notes that it pairs well with “pickled elements, nutty elements, and a nice, aged cheese.” The balance between sweet and tart is tricky; Medina makes his own preserved lemons using the Meyer variety for its less acidic, sweeter flavor. He adds more sweetness with agave. “We use agave because it has a more neutral flavor, giving the sweet element without taking over from the lemon flavor.” If you cannot find preserved Meyer lemons, you can substitute another variety or do as Medina does, and make your own: Cut 4 fresh Meyer lemons into quarters and squeeze the juice from them into a 16-ounce canning jar. Add remains of lemon wedges, 2 tablespoons sugar, ¼ cup kosher salt, 8 toasted black peppercorns, 1 sprig thyme, and enough olive oil to fill the remainder of the jar. Screw lid on jar securely and refrigerate for 12 to 24 hours. Turn jar upside down, and refrigerate for 12 to 24 more hours. Makes about 1 quart 1 cup agave syrup 2 cups extra-virgin olive oil Juice of 1 lemon 8 preserved Meyer lemon quarters, chopped Salt and black pepper to taste Combine all ingredients in a large (about 1 quart) glass jar. Put lid on jar securely and shake well until dressing emulsifies.

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GINGER MISO TAHINI DRESSING

PEACH BELLINI VINAIGRETTE

Why use miso in a salad dressing? The paste of fermented soybeans, brown rice, or barley adds umami, according to Ojai chef Robin Goldstein (privatechefrobin.com). It “can range in flavor from savory, mellow, nutty sweetness to deeply toasty, funky, saltiness, depending on the type you use,” she says. In this recipe, Goldstein recommends using white miso paste, but also encourages experimentation with different varieties and brands. And don’t restrict use of this dressing to salads and greens only. Goldstein also drizzles it on grilled eggplant, baked potatoes, and sweet potatoes.

The genesis of Beale’s idea to create a dressing recipe based on the Venetian peach Bellini cocktail was “a conversation with a friend about the pleasures of Venice,” she says. “It helped that it took place in the middle of my local farmers market, and that we had just tasted a sublime peach.” Beale bought some of those peaches and experimented with making a dressing from peach puree and, to approximate the prosecco in a traditional Peach Bellini, Champagne vinegar. She shares the recipe here.

Makes 1 cup 1 tablespoon white miso paste ¼ cup tahini ½ teaspoon fresh grated ginger 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 2 teaspoons tamari 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil Pinch of sea salt Water as needed up to ¼ cup In a small bowl, combine miso paste, tahini, ginger, lemon juice, tamari, sesame oil and sea salt and blend with a fork. Stir in small amounts of water to thin mixture until it reaches a creamy consistency. Store dressing in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

JUICE VINAIGRETTE Oranges, golden beets, and carrots band together in this colorful vinaigrette by Pascale Beale, a cookbook author and founder of Pascale’s Kitchen (pascaleskitchen.com) cooking school in Santa Barbara. “It’s wonderful with carrot salads, vegetable salads, and kale and spinach salads,” she says. And it couldn’t be easier: once you juice the produce, just season, whisk, and enjoy. “A little goes a long way,” notes Beale of its fairly liquid consistency. Makes 1¼ cups ⅓ cup carrot juice ⅓ cup orange juice ⅓ cup golden beet juice ¼ cup olive oil 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar Pinch of salt Black pepper In a small bowl, combine all ingredients and whisk together well. Whisk again immediately before use. Store in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Makes 1¼ cups ¼ cup olive oil Juice and zest of 1 lemon 1 ripe peach 1 tablespoon Champagne vinegar Pinch of coarse salt 10 grinds black pepper Place all ingredients in the bowl of a blender or food processor, and pulse until smooth and homogenous. Refrigerate until ready to use.

GRILLED PEACH AND TOMATO SALAD Pascale Beale designed this salad to be the ideal recipient for her Peach Bellini Vinaigrette. Serves 8 4–6 large peaches, halved, pitted and cut into wedges 2 pounds large heirloom tomatoes, approximately the same size as the peaches, halved and cut into wedges 2 tablespoons basil-infused, extra-virgin olive oil Sea salt Black pepper ½ cup packed mint leaves ¼ cup Thai basil leaves 1 tablespoon pistachios Place peach wedges in a medium bowl. Put tomato wedges in a large salad bowl or on a large, shallow platter. Set a grill pan over medium-high heat. Add olive oil to peach wedges and toss gently to coat. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Transfer peach wedges to grill pan and cook for 90 seconds. Carefully turn peach wedges over and cook for 60 seconds on the other side. Peach wedges should have char marks on them. Carefully remove peach wedges from grill pan and add them to tomato wedges. Scatter mint, basil leaves, and pistachios over fruit, and serve dressed with Peach Bellini Vinaigrette. 

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Taste Wine By Anthony Head

An All-Occasion Collection PROFESSIONAL ADVICE FOR HAVING THE RIGHT BOTTLE ON HAND FOR EVERY CONTINGENCY.

Scott Berry

President, Cellar Masters Newbury Park cellarmastersinc.com

As president of Cellar Masters, which designs and builds custom wine spaces, like the one shown above, and offers climate-controlled storage units, Scott Berry encourages oenophiles to think of their collection not as a lasting cellar, but as a living cellar to reflect changing personal tastes. Berry himself has begun working with Nabu Wines in Westlake Village and is looking forward to releasing his first zinfandel in a couple of years. Don’t over-purchase favorite wines. Your tastes will change over time. I’ve run into a number of people who bought a lot of a particular wine and have found that five, 10 years down the line, it just doesn’t do it for them anymore. Liquid memories are important but… I have wines with an eye to recreating a time that I have shared with my wife 92

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refrigerators or the clearing out of closets. While beginners might be tempted to limit their focus to favorite producers or varietals, a balanced and versatile approach increases the odds for having the perfect wine to pair with any dish. Here, three local wine professionals talk about how they assemble their singular wine collections and recommend six wines—exclusively from Central Coast producers—to cover nearly every occasion, no matter what’s being served.

or friends or have had a special dinner. But appreciation for a wine based on circumstances isn’t the same thing as having that wine on your own a year later. Just something to think about. Keep track of what you have. Ninety-nine percent of wine produced today is meant to be consumed in a relatively short amount of time. I’m constantly monitoring my wines based on their age. Central Coast Six-Pack • Nabu Wines (Westlake Village) Blanc de Blancs Sparkling Chardonnay • Alban Vineyards (Arroyo Grande) Viognier • Tercero (Los Olivos) “Verbiage” White Blend • Laetitia Vineyard & Winery

(Arroyo Grande) Pinot Noir • Kaena Wine Company (Los Olivos) Grenache • My Favorite Neighbor (Paso Robles) Cabernet Sauvignon

Robin Puricelli

Director of food and beverage, Lido at Dolphin Bay Resort & Spa Pismo Beach thedolphinbay.com/lido Co-owner, Locura Wine, San Luis Obispo locurawine.com

Robin Puricelli’s position at Lido requires mastering the ins and outs of buying wines with a focus on flexibility. Along with Locura’s co-owner, Amanda Gill, and consulting winemaker Coby Parker-Garcia, Puricelli produces her own light-style grenache, an elegant Rhône varietal with great versatility. Nimble thinking helps with quantity. At Lido we have the advantage of having a lot of space, so there’s something for everyone. At home, you don’t have to start with a 100-bottle fridge. I have an eightbottle fridge of special-special bottles. Then there are racks organized by what needs to go first, followed by racks of bottles that can stick around for a while.

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uilding a wine collection from scratch can become an enormously fulfilling, lifelong pursuit. But how to begin? There aren’t official rules, but without a plan, the undertaking may languish. Naturally, commitments to space and budget must first be addressed by the wine-lover (and perhaps by the wine-lover’s spouse) before the purchase of racks or wine

Don’t fall into a favorite-wine rut. If you really love it, get six bottles and put three away. Build around that varietal with similar wines to make it less likely to always be the go-to wine. Consider wines that are not exactly to your taste. I have something for everyone. Investing in wines for other people is good hosting. Central Coast Six-Pack

• Laetitia Vineyard & Winery (Arroyo

Grande) Brut Coquard Sparkling Wine

• El Lugar (San Luis Obispo) Pinot Noir

Blanc

• Paul Lato (Santa Maria) Pinot Noir • Dunites Wine Company (San Luis

Obispo) Syrah

• Alban Vineyards (Arroyo Grande)

Grenache

• Ledge Vineyards (Paso Robles) MCA

Rosé James Berry Vineyard GSM

Austin Hope

Owner, Hope Family Wines, Paso Robles hopefamilywines.com

Austin Hope has made wine in Paso Robles for more than three decades. He’s also constantly trying wines from all over the world for his collection. When urged to open his own wines, he often chooses the Austin Hope cabernet sauvignon, which he says truly represents his style and ambition. Consider being thrifty. I’m big on drinking wines that are fairly fresh. I’m not a fan of drinking old, old wines. I don’t normally go after the high-dollar stuff that won’t be ready for 15 years. I go after the producers that over-deliver and undercharge. That’s the best way to buy wines. Remember: There is a lot of great wine in the world. I like to have all my bases covered. I drink

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a lot of white burgundy. I like Rioja (Spain) wines, and I like to see what Napa is doing. I also drink quite a bit of Southern Rhône wines and California pinots. Try not to drink it all right away. If I think there’s a wine that could be really cool down the road, I might buy three bottles and take one bottle to another location for safekeeping. Central Coast Six-Pack • Rava Wines (Paso Robles) Sparkling

Blanc de Blancs

• Barton Family Wines (Paso Robles) “Tiny Dancer” Picpoul Blanc • Sans Liege Wines (Pismo Beach) “Sancha” Marsanne • Saxum Vineyards (Paso Robles) “Rocket Block” Grenache • J Dusi Wines (Paso Robles) “Dante” Zinfandel • L’Aventure (Paso Robles) “Optimus” 

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Something to Crow About  Husband-and-wife team Vicki and Collin Crannell have moved their farm-to-table restaurant Moody Rooster (moodyroosterwlv.com) in Westlake Village to a new location within the same Westlake Commons shopping plaza. A wood-fired oven adds a new element to the eatery’s seasonal, farmers market–driven menu. “Collin is having fun getting creative with flatbreads,” says Vicki, “topping them with ingredients like duck sausage, black truffle, and farm egg. He’s also doing a lot of oven-fired vegetables.” The restaurant now has a full bar, offering seasonal, farm-to-bar and small-batch cocktails. The remodeled space is accented with brick walls in a style that Vicki calls, “farmhouse chic.” The couple plans to revamp the restaurant’s previous space and transform it into Moody Market and Provisions, where they will offer meats, fine cheeses, handmade pastas, sauces, and a selection of caviar. A grab-andgo section will feature breakfast items, gourmet sandwiches, salads, soups, and desserts. At Moody Rooster’s new space (left), a wood-fired oven turns out crispy, gourmet flatbreads (above, left).

MENU LAUNCH

Bubbly Brunch

RECENT DEBUT

A New Twist  A new incarnation of the former Grapes and Hops With a Twist in Ventura, The Twist on Main (thetwistonmain. com) bar and restaurant features live music Wednesday through Sunday. Out of the new kitchen comes an expanded menu featuring options like cheese and charcuterie, flatbreads, salads, soups, sandwiches (try the Tri-Tip French Dip), and vegetarian and vegan preparations that pair well with a roster of craft beers, local and international wines, and cocktails, which pay homage to classic rock with names like Purple Rain and Dark Side of the Moon. On Mondays from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m., happy hour discounts apply to select food items and drinks. The spot is located in the five-block pedestrian-only stretch known as Main Street Moves, which The Twist on Main owner Teri Formanek says has “the feel of Paris meeting New Orleans three blocks from the ocean.”

 Saints Barrel Wine Bar (saintsbarrel. com), which opened in San Luis Obispo in January, is now offering Sunday brunch, with Champagne, oysters from Morro Bay Oyster Company, and an evolving menu of light bites. Look for the Brunch Tower of tiered snacks, including maple bacon, sausage, hardboiled eggs, manchego cheese, croissants, fig jam, cornichon, black-currant mustard, hummus, olive tapenade, and toasted pita. Founded by siblings Tyler and Sarah Saldo and their mother Marian Saldo, the wine bar also offers wine cocktails, wines by the glass or bottle, wine flights, beer, and sake tastings. Sarah, a certified sommelier, curates the brunch sparklers. “We feature a variety of them by the glass, including prosecco, cava, Mumm from Napa, Crémant d’Alsace, as well as a half-bottle of Taittinger Champagne,” she says. Guests sit inside or on the heated, dog-friendly, creek-side patio and enjoy live music on Thursdays and Sundays and a DJ or live music on Fridays and Saturdays.

TOP AND INSET: COURTESY OF MOODY ROOSTER; BOTTOM, LEFT: COURTESY OF THE TWIST ON MAIN

By Nancy Ransohoff

Dining Out

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NEW DIGS

JUST OPENED

New York–style Pie in Ojai  Ojai’s new Air Pizza (getairpizza.com) serves up New CHEF IN ACTION

Q&A: Alberto Morello Bedda Mia

York-style pies whole and by the slice, along with fresh salads. Indoor and outdoor seating and takeout are available, with delivery slated to start soon. Dig into the Mr. Peperoni, the Kauai Ojai with bacon and chili-kissed mango or pineapple, or the vegetarian Mira Monte. All pies can be made with Venice Bakery gluten-free dough or Miyoko’s Creamery vegan cheese. “We wanted to provide something affordable for everyone in the community to come in, grab a slice, and connect with each other over the one thing we all agree on: Pizza!” The Skinny Greek at Air Pizza says co-owner Tere Karabatos. The in Ojai is topped with fresh pizzeria is open Thursday through tomatoes, red onions, oregano, Sunday from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. feta, and kalamata olives.

TWO TOP, LEFT: COURTESY OF BEDA MIA; TOP, RIGHT: ERIC PARSONS; BOTTOM: COURTESY OF BARNEY’S GOUMET HAMBURGERS

Chef Alberto Morello, shown with his wife Elaine Anderson Morello, is excited to focus on Sicilian-style seafood in dishes like pasta with clams and sea urchin at the new Bedda Mia.

 Chef Alberto Morello focuses on the cuisine of his Sicilian roots at the recently opened Bedda Mia (beddamiasantabarbara. com) restaurant in Santa Barbara. The owner, with his wife Elaine of nearby Olio e Limone Ristorante, Olio Pizzeria, and Olio Bottega (which they continue to run), shares his thoughts on the new Italian eatery owned by Romolo DePaolis and the food of his homeland. What are you most excited about with this new project? I’ve been wanting to do this for many years, to share this food that takes its inspiration from what they’ve been eating for centuries in Sicily: Mediterranean seafood, including cuttlefish,

octopus, and anchovies from the island, and homemade pastas and desserts, like cannoli filled with house-made sheep’s milk ricotta. There is a lot of passion here! What menu items, in particular, are you eager to introduce to your guests? Among the pastas, we do a twist on the traditional Sicilian Pasta alla Norma, combining half-sleeve pasta tubes imported from Sicily with swordfish, eggplant, tomato, and mint. We also have about 40 wines from Sicily, as well as other Italian regions and California. They all pair well with the pastas, meat, and seafood dishes.

Among the creative offerings at Barney’s Gourmet Hamburgers in Calabasas is the Sushi Salmon burger, which comes with nori, wasabi-mayo, ginger, cucumber, avocado, and sesame seeds, on a whole wheat bun.

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A Foodie Burger Find  Marking the eighth for the family-owned, San Francisco Bay area– based company, Barney’s Gourmet Hamburgers

(barneyshamburgers. com) has opened a new location in The Commons at Calabasas. In addition to the classics, the menu includes specialty beef burgers topped with ingredients like sautéed

artichoke hearts and zucchini, fried egg, and bleu cheese. Among other options are a wide variety of salads, a wild Alaskan–salmon burger, a chipotle-chicken burger, and a house-made falafel pita. Fries take various forms; one version is enhanced with truffle oil, parsley, and Parmesan. “It’s very much a familyoriented, neighborhood restaurant,” says co-owner Sam Sarshar. “It fits in well in Calabasas.” The eatery offers dine-in, takeout, and delivery. ·

Beard Award–winner Rajat Parr at this classic steakhouse that sparkles with chef-driven creativity. Leather banquettes and custom stained-glass panels add to the ambience in the glamorous dining room, and patio seating is ample. Dinner entrées from the grill include selections like dayboat scallops, from the menu’s “Coast” section, and steak cuts, such as Japanese A5 Wagyu and Creekstone Farms Ribeye, from the “Range” section, all of which can be dressed with seven different sauces. The Vaquero Bar serves cocktails, local wine, craft beer, and a casual food menu that includes Fish & Chips made with local vermillion rock cod. For dessert, brioche doughnuts are made hot-to-order and served with brown butter glaze.

THE DINING GUIDE Our aim is to inform you of restaurants with great food that you might not have experienced yet. This 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 chef-driven cuisine, regardless of atmosphere. “Good Eats” 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 Where to Eat Now in every issue. Please send any comments and suggestions to edit@805living.com. MORE ON THE WEB: Visit 805living.com for more listings and to make quick and easy reservations at many of the restaurants listed here and on the website through Open Table.

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These restaurants have a skilled kitchen team, a lovely dining room, and great service. UPDATE BELMOND EL ENCANTO 800 Alvarado Place Santa Barbara, 805-845-5800 belmond.com/el-encanto-santa-barbara Entrées $26–$54 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 to experience the plant- and seafood-forward cuisine of executive chef Bruno Lopez in dishes such as king salmon, seared diver scallops, risotto with sea urchin or black truffle, glass noodles, and a grains and greens bowl. Taking influences from various California cultures, the menu showcases the flavors of local artisanal ingredients including fresh seafood, caught daily. Wine offerings from Santa Barbara County and around the globe, beers, and cocktails are among a wide selection of beverage choices. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are served daily, although Sunday lunch is replaced with a bottomless Bellini brunch. Afternoon tea is served Monday through Saturday from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. with 24-hour advance notice. In-the-know locals and hotel guests take in the sunset, cocktail in hand, on the terrace.

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CA’ DARIO 37 E. Victoria St., Santa Barbara and 38 W. Victoria St., Santa Barbara and 1187 Coast Village Road, Montecito and 250 Storke Road, Unit B, Goleta 805-884-9419 cadariorestaurants.com Italian; Entrées $11–$30

The flagship of Dario Furlati’s growing restaurant empire sits at the corner of Victoria and Anacapa streets somewhat off the Santa Barbara tourist path but decidedly worth the walk. House-made pastas here come with Bolognese or tomatoes, olives, and capers or smoked salmon, peas, tomatoes, and cream. Terra-cotta-baked chicken, roasted quails with porcini ragout sauce, and fish-of-the-day specials are also available. For faster fare, check out Ca’ Dario Pizzeria Veloce, found inside the Santa Barbara Public Market. People of Goleta, take note: Ca’ Dario Cucina Italiana serves lunch and dinner in a Storke Plaza space decorated with dark woods and white tablecloths. A recently opened Montecito location also serves lunch and dinner.

COAST RANGE & VAQUERO BAR 1635 Mission Drive Solvang, 805-691-9134 coastrange.restaurant Steak & Seafood; Entrées $28–$99 Romantic

Partners, chefs, and industry veterans Anthony Carron, Lincoln Carson, and Steven Fretz collaborate with sommelier, winemaker, and James

COIN & CANDOR AT FOUR SEASONS HOTEL WESTLAKE VILLAGE 2 Dole Drive Westlake Village, 818-575-3000 coinandcandor.com Californian; Entrées $19–$49

At this breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner brasserie, original dishes by chef Jesus Medina are driven by the seasonality of ingredients from local purveyors and influenced by his Latin roots. At dinner, look for seafood and meats from the wood-fired grill, such as Baja California red snapper adobo, along with fresh salads, sides, and housemilled breads. Pastry chef Patrick Fahy’s creative desserts range from Oatta Cota, made with farmers market fruit and cinnamon oat crisp, to Apple Pie Souffle and 10-Layer Chocolate Cake.

LES PETITES CANAILLES 1215 Spring St. Paso Robles, 805-296-3754 lpcrestaurant.com French; Entrées $17–$40

Offering a taste of Paris in Paso without the pretense, this buzzing French farm-to-table bistro focuses on sophisticated, modern cuisine in a casual, comfortable setting. Julien Asseo, chef and co-owner with his wife, Courtney, received his culinary education in France and honed his skills at Michelinstarred eateries Restaurant Guy Savoy and Joël Robuchon in Las Vegas and La Fontaine de Mars in France. Following dishes like steak tartare, escargot in puff pastry, steak frites, dayboat scallops, beef cheek Bourguignon, and Le Burger, it’s easy to say oui to crème brûlée or profiteroles for a very French ending.

At Intermezzo by Wine Cask (intermezzosb.com) in Santa Barbara proprietor John O’Neill and chef Josh Brown offer a new menu with items like Moules Frites: mussels with Pernod, cream, tarragon, and leeks, served with french fries. Stay tuned for classic chilled seafood platters and towers. Savor these, along with tried-and-true favorites, in expanded seating areas inside the dining room and outside in the courtyard and portico.

UPDATE LUCKY’S 1279 Coast Village Road Montecito, 805-565-7540 luckys-steakhouse.com and 3835 Cross Creek Road, Suite 18 Malibu, 310-317-0099 luckysmalibu.com Steak House; Entrées $16–$69 Saturday & Sunday Brunch

At the Montecito location of this upscale steak house, black-and-white portraits of stars like Elizabeth Taylor, Sammy Davis Jr., Andy Warhol, and Julia Child adorn the walls. 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. The Malibu location in the Malibu Country Mart offers the same mouthwatering steaks, chops, seafood, and cocktails, and carries on the black-and-white theme with an eye-catching jazz-themed mural in the dining room. Seating is also available on the covered and heated outdoor patio. Dinner is served daily in Montecito and Tuesday through Sunday in Malibu. Lunch is offered Monday through Friday in both locations.

MEDITERRANEO 32037 Agoura Road Westlake Village, 818-889-9105 med-rest.com Mediterranean; Entrées $16–$58 Great View, Weekend Brunch

Recently reopened after a major makeover, this favorite of locals and hotel guests retains an elegant yet comfortable vibe. Located on the 17-acre property of the Westlake Village Inn, the all-new design includes an expansive bar for sipping craft cocktails and international wines. Executive chef Lisa Biondi has reimagined the menus to include bright Mediterranean dishes such as salatim, seasonal Israeli salads and spreads like street corn with lemon, yogurt, feta, and a punch of Aleppo pepper, at lunch and dinner. Dinner entrées include old favorites like classic prime steaks and house-made pastas, along with lamb sirloin souvlaki and grilled whole branzino. Weekend brunch options include Benedicts, shakshuka, pancakes, and waffles. Patios offer views of the lake or vineyard.

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A casually elegant dining room of distressed wood lit with unique light sculptures by artist Timothy J. Ferrie is a beautiful fit for Florence-born and -trained restaurateur Jacopo Falleni. The menu avoids the faddish, instead cutting a culinary swath through the Italian peninsula and islands with tradition-rich dishes that reflect Falleni’s Tuscan upbringing (gnudi with pomodoro sauce), executive chef Pamela Ganci’s Sicilian heritage (arancini), and pasta chef Pamela Ganci’s influences from Bologna (passatelli with peas). Service is engaging and professional, while Falleni himself fills the role of sommelier and designed signature cocktails for the full bar.

ONYX AT FOUR SEASONS HOTEL WESTLAKE VILLAGE 2 Dole Drive Westlake Village, 818-575-3000 fourseasons.com/westlakevillage/dining Japanese; Entrées $33–$34; Sushi Rolls $10–$35 The emphasis in this sleek, contemporary restaurant is on Japanese classics. Artfully presented nigiri sushi, sashimi, and specialty rolls are made to order at the sit-down sushi bar. Hot dishes include panko-crusted Jidori chicken breast

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ROSEWOOD MIRAMAR BEACH 1759 South Jameson Lane Montecito, 805-900-8388 rosewoodhotels.com/en/ miramar-beach-montecito Californian and Italian; Entrées $19–$55 Great Views, Saturday and Sunday Brunch

Set in a spectacular seaside location, this luxury beachside resort’s seven distinctive restaurants and bars are open to the general public as well as hotel guests. Executive chef Massimo Falsini oversees the dining destinations, which emphasize locally and sustainably sourced ingredients. Caruso’s, the signature oceanfront eatery, is open daily for dinner and features alfresco seating over the sand in addition to a stylish dining room outfitted with deep blue leather booths. Menu highlights include starters such as hand-pulled burrata as well as Baja kampachi crudo, house-made pastas including the chef’s signature carbonara, uni tagliolini, and main courses such as pan-roasted petrale sole and grass-fed Watkins Ranch beef fillet. Local and international wines and traditional handcrafted signature cocktails are also offered.

The brunch bunch is flocking to The Lark (thelarksb.com) in Santa Barbara’s Funk Zone for its new midday menu offered on Saturday and Sunday. Chef Jason Paluska and his team tempt with shareable dishes, like West Coast Oysters on the Half Shell with Bloody Mary granita, Duroc Pork Belly Benedict with grilled jalapeño hollandaise, and Southern Fried Chicken and Belgian Waffle. Sip from a specially created list of day-drinking cocktails. Reservations are accepted for 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.; walk-ins are served on a first-come-first-served basis. UPDATE SAN YSIDRO RANCH 900 San Ysidro Lane Santa Barbara, 805-565-1720 sanysidroranch.com American; Entrées $48–$90, Sunday Brunch $95 Great View, Romantic, Sunday Brunch

This historic resort’s Stonehouse restaurant is helmed by executive chef Matthew Johnson. Set upstairs inside a 19th-century citrus-packing house, it boasts an inviting dining room with fireplaces and a sheltered terrace with an ocean view. The lunch menu offers dishes like Crispy Halibut Tacos, while dinner mains include options such as Steak Diane, prepared in the classic style and flambéed tableside. Sip from the renowned wine cellar’s 12,000 bottles of varietals from around the globe. Sunday brunch includes starters, entrées, desserts, and Champagnes from Mumm.

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TIERRA SUR RESTAURANT AT HERZOG WINE CELLARS 3201 Camino del Sol Oxnard, 805-983-1560 tierrasuratherzog.com New American; Entrées $16–$144 (for 32-ounce rib eye for two), Buffet Brunch $65 Sunday Brunch 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 maintains a local, seasonal vibe at lunch and dinner. Marinated olives and lamb bacon are made in-house. Tapas feature Wagyu sliders and a Margherita pizza with basil-cashew cheese. 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 fried kale and roasted potatoes. Desserts include frozen custards, vanillaspiced doughnuts, and a show-stopping Baked Alaska. Surrounded by the coppery glow of the walls and the burnished-wood wine rack that frames the kitchen pass-through, diners may forget they’re at a kosher restaurant in an Oxnard industrial park. The restaurant is closed on Fridays and Saturdays in observance of the Sabbath. Sunday brunch from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. is served buffet style, with carving and omelet stations and weekly specials inspired by ingredients from local farms.

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.

UPDATE WATER’S EDGE RESTAURANT AND BAR 1510 Anchors Way Ventura, 805-642-1200 watersedgeventura.com American; Entrées $21–$55 This aptly named bar and grill offers well-prepared plates from land and sea in an elegant setting with harbor views. Starters like chorizo crab cakes, garlic shrimp, and the restaurant’s award-winning New England clam chowder set the stage for main dishes such as seared sesame seed–crusted ahi and braised Szechuan short ribs. Brunch, served every Saturday and Sunday, offers appetizers, egg dishes, beignets, and waffles, as well as burgers, sandwiches, and locally sourced fish. Pets are welcome on the patio. Happy hour is every day from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. (except holidays).

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Cuisine that shines regardless of decor, service, ambience, or even views. BAR LE CÔTE 2375 Alamo Pintado Ave. Los Olivos barlecote.com Seafood; Entrées $26–$50

Daisy and Gregory Ryan, the award-winning team behind Bell’s restaurant in Los Alamos, join forces with chef Brad Mathews, their partner at this elegant yet unstuffy seafood tavern. Mathews’ background includes stints at Fishing With Dynamite in Manhattan Beach and Morro Bay Oyster Company. Here, he lets the daily catch from the waters off of California, especially the Central Coast, shine in dishes such as Day Boat Scallop Crudo and Santa Barbara Sea Urchin. Emily Blackman curates a list of beer and wine from small West Coast producers and select European estates.

BASTA 28863 Agoura Road Agoura Hills, 818-865-2019 bastaagoura.com Italian; Entrées $16–$55, Pastas $16–$21

Located in Whizin Market Square, Basta is the real Italian deal, serving authentic scratch-made dishes, including pasta and wood-fired pizzas for lunch and dinner. Helmed by Florence-native chef Saverio Posarelli and wife Devon Wolf, the bustling eatery features a menu of tradition-rich dishes that reflect Posarelli’s Tuscan roots, such as the Tagliatelli With Wild Mushrooms and Black Truffle Sauce, as well as grilled steaks and fresh fish. Other standouts include the Wagyu Beef Burger, Grilled Spanish Octopus Salad, and Basta’s take on ramen, Tagliolini in Brodo.

BELL’S 406 Bell St. Los Alamos, 805-344-4609 bellsrestaurant.com French; Entrées $18–$27

Daisy and Gregory Ryan, alums of Per Se, Thomas Keller’s Michelin-starred New York restaurant, helm this French-inspired bistro in the historic town of Los Alamos. Located in a building that served as a bank in the early 1900s and as a biker bar later, Bell’s delivers classics like steak tartare, wild Burgundy snails served with bread from Bob’s Well Bread Bakery down the street, and coq au vin. For lunch, try the French dip made with roasted rib eye. Reservations are available through the website or via email to info@bellsrestaurant.com.

BIBI JI 734 State St. Santa Barbara, 805-560-6845 bibijisb.com Indian; $10–$16, Grill $15–$25, Curries $10–$18, Chef’s Tasting $50 per person

A short stroll from Stearns Wharf and the beaches along the Santa Barbara waterfront, Bibi Ji presents an approachable and modern twist on traditional Indian cuisine. The spacious restaurant, designed with a vibrant, eclectic decor, also has a private back patio for dining while taking in the fresh ocean air. Owners Alejandro Medina and James Beard Award–winning sommelier Rajat Parr offer a menu that highlights an abundance of local seafood, traditional coconut curries, a bounty of fresh regional produce cooked in Indian spices, a Chef’s Tasting menu, and an extensive list of natural wines. The critically acclaimed restaurant was included in The New York Times’ “52 Places to Go in 2019.”

BOAR DOUGH TASTING ROOM 5015 Cornell Road Agoura Hills, 818-889-2387 boardoughtastingroom.com American; Entrées $16–$28 Sunday Brunch

This cozy hidden gem is a perfect spot for dinner or a bite (or two) before or after a movie at the next-door theater. Sip from an international wine list (the friendly owners, Charles and Joanne Bruchez, are happy to help with a selection) while enjoying starters like charcuterie and cheese boards and bacon-wrapped

Petit Valentien Restaurant (petitvalentien.com) in Santa Barbara’s La Arcada Plaza presents an Ethiopian coffee ceremony each Monday from 10 a.m. to noon. Ethiopianborn chef Serkaddis Alemu, who is also co‑owner of the restaurant, offers the service on a donation basis, inviting guests to give to Wonfel Aid, a nonprofit that funds development initiatives in Ethiopia. Alemu roasts green Ethiopian Arabica beans and brews them three times at the service, offering tastings at each stage. “You get the three layers of the bean,” she says. dates with Manchego, fresh salads, and pizzas. Entrées include sweet and spicy fried chicken breast and crispy pork belly tacos. For a treat try Blueberry Bliss, a tarte flambé showcasing the all-American berries with goat cheese, thyme, and honey. Sunday brunch features omelets and other egg dishes, waffles (banana and Nutella, anyone?), and pizzas like the Mr. Johnstone with marinated salmon (also available at dinner). Happy hour on Wednesdays through Fridays from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. offers half-price pizzas and $5 house wines, beers, and sangria.

BOB’S WELL BREAD BAKERY 550 Bell St. Los Alamos, 805-344-3000 and Bob’s Well Bread Bakery at the Ballard Store 2449 Baseline Ave., Ste. 101 Ballard, 805-691-9549 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, kouign-amann, pain au chocolat, and other pastries come out of the ovens. Loaves of naturally leavened, burnished-crust breads follow soon after. Special daily breads include gluten-free Centennial Loaf and pain aux lardons (Saturdays and Sundays). The on‑site café serves breakfast and lunch (think avocado toast tartine, croque monsieur sandwiches, and grilled bread with pâté and onionbacon marmalade) until 3 p.m. Grab-and-go items for DIY picnics include ficelle sandwiches made with French ham, Emmentaler cheese, and house-made butter. Well Bread Wines created by Doug Margerum are available by the glass or bottle.

BOUCHON 9 W. Victoria St. Santa Barbara, 805-730-1160 bouchonsantabarbara.com Wine Country Cuisine Entrées $26–$38 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 panroasted 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.

CAFÉ BIZOU 30315 Canwood St., #14 Agoura Hills, 818-991-9560 cafebizou.com French; Entrées $17–$28

Cozy and candlelit, Café Bizou offers French comfort food in an unstuffy atmosphere. It’s known for wellcrafted classics such as traditional bouillabaisse, lobster bisque, escargots persillade, steak au poivre, double truffle pommes frites, along with plats du jour. Also look for grilled fresh fish, steaks, chops, chicken, pastas, and risotto. This is high-end food without the prices to match. A salad added to your dinner is $2 or $3, and wine buffs rejoice at the $2 per bottle corkage fee.

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UPDATE DECKER KITCHEN 3731 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd. Thousand Oaks, 805-418-7746 deckerkitchen.com American Entrées $21–$49; Pizzas $17–$19 Sunday Brunch

Serving upscale food in an unpretentious atmosphere, chef-owner Graham Harris keeps the menu fresh and creative. Mainstays include his naturally leavened sourdough bread, fresh-from-the-oven pizzas, starters like Feta Mousse Toast with heirloom tomato, and entrées such as barbecued pork ribs and seared rib-eye steak. Sip a craft cocktail, a tropical drink, or smalllot wine. At Sunday brunch, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., dishes like Lemon Ricotta Pancakes and Chilaquiles go down easy with a Bloody Mary or mimosa.

NEW THE DUTCHESS 457 E. Ojai Ave. Ojai, 805-640-7987 thedutchessojai.com Burmese-Californian & Bakery Entrées $16–$48

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Where to Eat Now residents Zoe Nathan and Josh Loeb, restaurateurs of the acclaimed Rustic Canyon Family of eateries in Santa Monica. Here, they partner with pastry chef Kelsey Brito, baker Kate Pepper, and chef Saw Naing, whose menu reflects his childhood in Burma. In the morning, pair a fresh-baked pastry with locally roasted Bonito coffee. Shareable plates made from locally sourced ingredients hold sway at dinner. Try the biryani, made with organic chicken, basmati rice, and warm spices and covered in house-made puff pastry. The evolving list of South Asian–inspired desserts includes treats such as Passion Fruit Lassi Pie. Sips are market-driven cocktails, regional craft beers, and small-production Central Coast and international wines. Sit in inviting indoor dining rooms, furnished with vintage finds and antiques, or on the vine-draped patio.

E + MON 2805 Agoura Road Westlake Village, 805-371-3693 eplusmon.com Sushi; Entrées $12–$27

Chef-owner Hidetoshi “Teddy” Seike, a restaurateur who was raised in Japan, joins forces with head chef Koji Miyamoto, whose cuisine has earned Michelin Bib Gourmand recognition, at this stylish eatery in the Westlake Commons. They offer a creative lunch and dinner menu of sushi, sashimi, bao (steamed buns), and Asian salads that spotlight seasonal ingredients. Look for signature rolls such as the E + Mon Crunch Roll, featuring spicy tuna and shrimp tempura with chive mayo, avocado, sesame, sweet soy, cucumber, and citrus sauce. Premium sake, Japanese craft beer, and California wines are the perfect sips.

Coast Range (coastrange.restaurant) in Solvang launches brunch from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Thursday through Monday. The menu has you covered whether you’re in the mood for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Sit on the roomy patio or in the dining room and nosh on eggs with farmhouse biscuits and gravy, fish and chips, or steak grilled over red oak on the outdoor firepit. Don’t miss the brioche doughnuts made hot-to-order and served with brown-butter glaze. 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.

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FULL OF LIFE FLATBREAD 225 Bell St. Los Alamos, 805-344-4400 fulloflifefoods.com Californian; Flatbreads and Entrées $9–$27

Opened in 2003, this down-to-earth gem has become a foodie destination. Dinner is served on Thursdays through Sundays, with lunch on Saturdays and Sundays. Owner Clark Staub’s vision rings deliciously true in every bite of the fresh salads, flatbreads, and entrées made with seasonal ingredients from local farmers markets and artisan food producers. For flatbreads, look for the vegetarian Shaman’s Bread with a crunch of New Cuyama pistachios and the Nitrate-Free Pepperoni and Peppers. Diners who sit at the bar can order food there, too, and seating is available outside.

HELENA AVENUE BAKERY 131 Anacapa St., Suite C Santa Barbara, 805-880-3383 helenaavenuebakery.com Baked Goods, California-Eclectic Entrées $4–$14

The artisanal bakery and café is brought to you by the masterminds behind The Lark, Lucky Penny, and Loquita in Santa Barbara’s Funk Zone. The address says Anacapa Street, but walk in from Helena Avenue for the quickest access to Dart Coffee drinks and croissants, scones, cookies, and other pastries made with seasonal ingredients. Open daily, the bakery serves breakfast and lunch. Morning meal offerings include dishes like Green Eggs & Ham made with spicy green harissa and grits topped with a fried egg. The lunch menu features salads and sandwiches, plus specials like Nashville Hot Chicken served with house-made pickles. The bakery’s rustic patio is shared by its neighbor, the Santa Barbara Wine Collective, which offers curated tasting flights and wines by the glass and bottle.

HOTEL CALIFORNIAN 36 State St. Santa Barbara, 805-882-0100 thehotelcalifornian.com/santa_barbara_ restaurants/ Eclectic; Small Plates $12–$19

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. Blackbird, a cocktail bar located on the ground floor of the hotel, features lounge-style seating, a creative menu of small plates from executive chef Travis Watson, and inventive cocktails by mixologist Devon Espinosa in addition to local wines and craft beer. (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.

HOTEL SAN LUIS OBISPO 877 Palm St. San Luis Obispo, 805-235-0700 hotel-slo.com Various Cuisines; Entrées $13–$46

Chef Ryan Fancher, who brings a culinary pedigree that includes a stint at Napa Valley’s French Laundry, oversees the dining options at this modern urban resort, which has a playful vibe. A contemporary spin on a classic steak house, Ox + Anchor sets an elegant yet approachable tone for dinner. Large sliding glass walls in the stylish dining room open to a covered alfresco terrace. In addition to signature steaks and seafood, the menu features shared plates like Crispy Crab Cake and Goat Cheese Croquettes. Central Coast wines take the stage on the thoughtfully

curated wine list. The bright, casual Piadina offers a fresh California take on Italian cuisine based around the wood-fired oven for all-day service. Adult libations and light bites are served at The Rooftop Terrace and High Bar amid lush planted greenery and a bocce court with views of the rolling hills.

UPDATE INDUSTRIAL EATS 181 Industrial Way Buellton, 805-688-8807 industrialeats.com New American; Entrées $10–$18

Part restaurant, part butcher shop, and part takeout, this popular spot is hard to miss—just look for the colorful mural with floating sausages and the retro neon “EATS” sign in front. Inside, you’ll find locally sourced dishes by owner and executive chef Jeff Olsson. The frequently changing menu features an array of wood-fired pizzas, such as rosemary with Parmesan or skirt steak, tomatillo, and queso fresco (a soft, mild, white Mexican cheese). Small plates include chicken liver with guanciale (Italian cured pork), while the sandwich list offers selections like the Crispy Pork Banh Mi. Local wine and beer options are on tap. Check out the deli case for imported cheeses, house-cured meats, and other delicacies.

UPDATE INTERMEZZO BY WINE CASK 813 Anacapa St. Santa Barbara, 805-966-9463 intermezzosb.com Modern American; Entrées $19–$52

Located in the historic El Paseo, Intermezzo is the casually stylish sister restaurant to the long-beloved Wine Cask. A collaboration between proprietor John O’Neill and executive chef Josh Brown, the eatery features modern American cuisine with a Mediterranean twist. Favorites include Spicy Capicola Pizza, Shetland Isle Salmon, and the Cask Burger. Nightly specials reflect seasonal farm-fresh picks. Sit by the fireplace or at the copper-clad bar, in the dining room hung with framed photos of O’Neill’s and Brown’s favorite punk rockers, or outside in the interior courtyard or the street-side portico.

NEW LA PALOMA CAFÉ 702 Anacapa St. Santa Barbara, 805-966-7029 lapalomasb.com Californian/Mexican/Spanish; Entrées $21–$30 Weekend Brunch

This neighborhood favorite occupies a historic building and a special place in the hearts of locals. The original La Paloma Café was open from 1940 until 1983; for the next 37 years it was Paradise Café. Now owned by Acme Hospitality, the restaurant offers a creative menu focused on oak-grilled meats and fish, along with seasonal produce. Chef Jeremy Tummel melds Spanish and Mexican influences in dishes such as Santa Barbara Mission Chicken with apple-and–pink peppercorn sauce and Santa Maria–Style Snake River Farm Wagyu Tri Tip. Sip a specialty margarita, local wine, or beer. Seating is offered on a two-level outdoor patio or inside the casual dining room. Dinner is served Wednesday through Sunday; Saturday and Sunday brunch is from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

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,

The new Red Ribbon Bakeshop (redribbonbakeshop.us) in Oxnard specializes in authentic Filipinoinspired sweet and savory baked goods. Try the Butter Mamon, a Filipino sponge cake, or the signature Mango Supreme Cake made with the juicy fruit from the Philippines. For a pastry on the savory side, check out the chicken empanada. The Oxnard location marks the international brand’s 35th in the U.S. The bakery is open daily from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. for dining in, delivery, and pickup. 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.

LIDO RESTAURANT & LOUNGE 2727 Shell Beach Road Pismo Beach, 805-773-8900 thedolphinbay.com/lido Californian; Entrées $16–$58 Daily Brunch, Great View

Chef Richard Pfaff brings his eye for fresh and local ingredients to a menu that echoes the creativity displayed by the art glass in Lido’s dining room. Appetizers include oysters with pink peppercorn mignonette and beef carpaccio with dijon aioli. Entrées include pasta carbonara, house-made burgers, and a generous rib eye with herbed porcini butter. The Chef’s Tasting Menu offers five courses for $75 ($100 with wine pairings). A daily affair, brunch from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. features a three-course plated option with bottomless mimosas as well as à la carte dishes.

LITTLE DOM’S SEAFOOD 686 Linden Ave. Carpinteria, 805-749-7400 ldseafood.com Seafood, Italian; Entrées $23–$28, Pizza $14–$19 Open for dinner, Little Dom’s is the latest culinary venture from Los Angeles restaurateur Warner Ebbink and executive chef Brandon Boudet. Leather booths, a restored wooden bar, and a raw bar create a comfortable old-school ambience. The seafood-forward menu focuses on local fish and includes pizzas from the wood-burning oven, handmade pastas, and Italian classics like chicken Parmesan. Guests get things started with appetizers like chilled, Creolestyle, boiled shrimp and Santa Barbara live uni, and sip local wines, craft beers, and classic cocktails.

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.

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 solarpowered 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.

NELLA KITCHEN & BAR 2860 Grand Ave. Los Olivos, 805-686-1359 nellakitchen.com California-Italian; Entrées $36–$44, Pinsas $14–$35, Small Plates $14–$26

The team behind S.Y. Kitchen in Santa Ynez operates this rustic-chic restaurant and bar located inside the Fess Parker Wine Country Inn. Executive chef and partner Luca Crestanelli oversees the offerings, favoring refined comfort food made with farm-fresh ingredients. The evolving menu features selections of cheeses and charcuterie, small plates, and main courses like Wagyu Short Ribs. Crispy Roman-style pinsa (which has a lower gluten index than pizza) is perfect for nibbling with specialty cocktails, local beers, and Italian drafts, or a glass from the wine list that spotlights Santa Barbara County vintages, including selections from Fess Parker Winery. Warm woods and earth tones make the dining room inviting, and the outdoor patio seating is divine.

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OLIO E LIMONE RISTORANTE, OLIO BOTTEGA AND OLIO PIZZERIA 11 W. Victoria St., Suites 17-18, and Suite 21 Santa Barbara, 805-899-2699 olicucina.com Italian; Restaurant Entrées $20–$42, Bottega $4–$12, Pizzeria $6–$28

Husband-and-wife owners Alberto Morello and Elaine Andersen Morello preside over these three Italian venues. At the ristorante, salads, seafood, chicken, and chops are served alongside house-made pastas and sauces. Olio Bottega, a casual breakfast, lunch, snack, and retail spot next door, serves egg dishes, Italian croissants, and espresso drinks for breakfast and hot Italian street food specialties and panini on house-made focaccia for lunch. Shop from a selection of Italian specialty products, cocktails, beer, and wine to take home. At the pizzeria, enjoy chicken, fish, and beef entrées, pasta, antipasti, salads, and panini. Pizzas are topped with gourmet ingredients, such as sautéed rapini, spicy salami, and black truffles.

OLIVELLA 905 Country Club Road Ojai, 805-646-1111 ojaivalleyinn.com California-Italian; Entrées $37–$65 (a threecourse experience is $90 or $150 with wine pairings; four-course experience is $110 or $180 with wine pairings) Great Views, Romantic

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Where to Eat Now This fine-dining restaurant at Ojai Valley Inn features California cuisine with an Italian twist. From chef de cuisine Andrew Foskey’s menus come beautifully plated dishes like Kabocha Squash Ravioli, Tails & Trotters Farm Tenderloin of Pork, and Wild Pacific Sea Bass. Save room for the Citrus Olive Oil Cake or Crème Fraîche Panna Cotta, just two of executive pastry chef Joel Gonzalez’s creative dessert options. Dining spaces include a private wine room as well as a veranda overlooking the first and final holes of the property’s world-class golf course. The restaurant also hosts winemaker dinners.

In Bloom (inbloompasorobles.com) has sprouted at the Paso Market Walk in Paso Robles. Executive chef Kenny Seliger and executive sous chef Ron Frazier create shareable California cuisine in which local, seasonal ingredients shine. The full menu is available starting at 3 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, with seating on spacious outdoor patios, inside the dining room, or at the bar. Sip local beer, wine, or cocktails named after rock ’n’ roll songs.

PICO AT THE LOS ALAMOS GENERAL STORE 458 Bell St. Los Alamos, 805-344-1122 picolosalamos.com New American; Shared Plates & Entrées $9–$46 Live Music

The spirit of a one-stop general store lives on in the historic town of Los Alamos, the northern gateway to the Santa Ynez Valley. The outstanding chef-driven, locally sourced dinner menu from executive chef John Wayne Formica changes frequently but offers dishes like local crudo, grilled octopus, house-made pastas, smoked pork chop, and dry-aged rib-eye steak. Charcuterie and cheese platters are a mainstay. Pair the fare with a signature cocktail, beer, or wine from the well-curated list spotlighting small-scale vintners, which earned Pico “Top 100 Wine Restaurant” recognition from Wine Enthusiast Magazine. The spacious, refurbished building is also the tasting room of Lane Tanner and Will Henry’s Lumen Wines of Santa Maria. Upscale but down home, Pico is keeping destination diners as well as the local cowboys coming back for more.

SANTO MEZCAL 119 State St. Santa Barbara, 805-883-3593 santomezcalsb.com Contemporary Mexican; Entrées $15–$26

Located a block from the beach on the edge of the buzzy Funk Zone, this stylish venture from restaurateur Carlos Luna offers a fresh take on Mexican dishes made with local ingredients. The menu celebrates seafood with plates such as Halibut Ceviche and Camarones al Mescal (Mexican shrimp sautéed in a creamy mezcal sauce). Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are served daily. A full bar pours creative craft cocktails and selections from wine and beer lists with local and international labels. Happy hour hums weekdays from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.

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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 $20–$38

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 house-made pastas such as wild mushroom pappardelle, salmon puttanesca, and a don’t-miss grilled globe-artichoke appetizer. With its firepits and padded lounge seating, The Courtyard is a great place to settle in for pre-dinner cocktails and glasses of local wine or to stay for the whole meal. A lunch menu of salads, pastas, and oak-grilled meats and seafood is served daily.

TRE LUNE 1151 Coast Village Road Montecito, 805-969-2646 trelunesb.com Italian; Entrées $18–$37

Good Eats

Not too fancy, not too expensive, and a good experience all around. 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 fourlayer 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 take-out orders. Brent’s Deli is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily.

FINNEY’S CRAFTHOUSE 982 S. Westlake Blvd., Suite 2 Westlake Village, 805-230-9950 and 494 E Main St., Ventura, 805-628-3312 and 35 State St., Suite A Santa Barbara, 805-845-3100 and 857 Monterey St. San Luis Obispo, 805-439-2556 finneyscrafthouse.com American; Entrées $10–$16 Kid-Friendly

Tre Lune, or “three moons,” is part of the Montesano Group, which owns Lucky’s in Montecito and Joe’s 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 blush-colored linen. Teeny tiny chairs mounted high on the wall bear brass plates engraved with the names of regular patrons. A ring-shaped, 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.

The “craft beer spoken here” neon sign in the dining room doesn’t quite say it all at this casual but polished gastropub owned by Greg Finefrock, an 805 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. With variations in decor between locations (look for the skee-ball machine and photo booth in San Luis Obispo), the menu remains the same. Shareable appetizers include gluten-free buffalo cauliflower tossed in yuzu sauce and chicken-and waffle bites that come with a tangy surprise: Tabasco-braised kale. The house burger is made with a chuck, brisket, and hanger steak patty on a brioche bun (options include gluten-free buns and plant-based Impossible Burger patties). Crispy tacos, salads, and flatbread pizzas are also available. Seating is first-come, first-served at the copper bar.

WINE CASK 813 Anacapa St. Santa Barbara, 805-966-9463 winecask.com Wine Country Cuisine Entrées $28–$42; Chef’s tasting menu $75 for five courses, $95 for eight courses

JANE 1311 State St. Santa Barbara, 805-962-1311 janesb.com and Jane at The Marketplace 6940 Marketplace Drive Goleta, 805-770-5388 janeatthemarketplace.com Eclectic; Entrées $9–$34

Romantic Founded in 1981, the Wine Cask is pleasing palates with executive chef Jeremy Van Kralingen, a native of Hilo, Hawaii, in the kitchen. Local ingredients still inform dishes at every turn, especially in the tasting menus that feature Santa Barbara County labels in the optional wine pairings. The regular dinner menu includes Santa Barbara Channel sea bass with gremolata, duck confit with farro and strawberry sofrito, and pan-roasted rib eye with umami potatoes. Desserts echo the elegant simplicity of the restaurant: Bread pudding with bourbon-salted caramel sauce is a traditional standout, joined by newer options like lemon meringue ice-cream tart and a Nutella cheesecake with pretzel brittle. California wines are the focus of the international wine list.

Devoted fans keep coming back for the well-executed main dishes, pastas, salads, sandwiches, burgers, and daily specials at these sister eateries, which are named for owner Margaret Huston’s mother Jane Moody, whose pictures adorn the walls. The Santa Barbara location is open for dinner, offering entrées that range from grilled duck breast and filet mignon to Chicken Picatta and penne with house-made Bolognese sauce. MORE ON THE WEB: Visit 805living.com for more listings and to make quick and easy reservations at many of the restaurants listed here and on the website through Open Table.

For dessert, don’t miss the coconut chiffon cake. The Goleta venue is open for lunch and happy hour as well as dinner. The menu there is similar but also includes oak-fired, brick-oven pizzas.

NEW LIMEÑA PERUVIAN EATERY 2388 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd. Thousand Oaks, 805-371-1370 limenaeatery.com Peruvian; Entrées $12–$19

For authentic Peruvian specialties served with pride, look no further than this friendly, family-owned café. Sit in the cheerful dining room or outside on the patio and enjoy entrées such as Polo a la Brasa rotisserie chicken and Lomo Saltado Plate, a traditional beef stirfry dish. Appetizers include ceviche made with fresh halibut and Peruvian corn and Tamal de Pollo con Salsa Criolla, chicken tamales made in banana leaves and topped with red-onion salad. Sip wine and beer from Peru and Argentina or a pisco sour.

NEW FRESH CURRY CHEFS 33 North Lewis Road Camarillo, 805-384-8066 freshcurrychefs.com Indian; Dine-in Entrées $10–$14

Warm spice aromas beckon at this casual eatery, which serves authentic Indian dishes, including a roster of vegetarian and vegan options. Start with samosa or tandoori chicken tikka and move on to a tantalizing array of curries or a hearty rice bowl. A must-try is the Bombay Frankie Roll or “Indian burrito,” a street-food dish of curry, fresh vegetables, and chutney wrapped in just-baked naan. Husband-and-wife owners Yash and Kiran Narang also offer do-it-yourself meal kits that come with semi-prepared ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, so guests can make their own Indian feasts at home. Prepared dishes are available for takeout, too.

POOKIE’S THAI CUISINE 900 Hampshire Road Westlake Village, 805-381-0094 pookiethai.com 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.

THE STONEHAUS 32039 Agoura Road Westlake Village, 818-483-1152 the-stonehaus.com Mediterranean; Sandwiches and 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.

Fun, Fun, Fun

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.

BETTINA 1014 Coast Village Road Montecito Country Mart Montecito, 805-770-2383 bettinapizzeria.com Pizza/Italian; Entrées and Pizzas $12–$22

First-timers to Bettina may think they’ve taken a wrong turn and ended up in Italy. At this bustling, cozy neighborhood restaurant patrons sip a Venetian spritz or Negroni and nosh on naturally leavened, Neapolitanstyle pizzas dressed up with inventive toppings. Antipasti, entrées such as chicken cacciatore, and fresh salads are also on the menu, which changes seasonally but always includes vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options. Lunch and dinner are served daily; online orders are available for pick up.

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.

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.

HITCHING POST II 406 E. Highway 246 Buellton, 805-688-0676 hitchingpost2.com Steak House; Entrées $26–$56

A fan favorite since its star turn in the 2004 movie Sideways, Hitching Post II radiates a western-style steak-house feel with down-home service and hearty portions of Santa Maria–style barbecue. In addition to oak-grilled steaks, the menu features ribs, quail, turkey, duck, and seafood. Sip from the Wine Spectator award-winning wine list that includes a selection of Hitching Post labels.

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. Seating is on a pet-friendly 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.

The Ballard Inn Restaurant (ballardinn.com) in Ballard welcomes chef Nikolas Ramirez, whose culinary career has taken him to Japan, Bangkok, France, and Copenhagen and has included local stints at the Wine Cask and Loquita in Santa Barbara. In his new position, Ramirez focuses on locally sourced produce, seafood, and meats in main dishes, such as Jambalaya made with barbecued quail, caramelized saffron, and chorizo. Also look for tapas like Tartare on Toast, made with dry-aged bluefin tuna. 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. 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.  APRIL 2022 / 805LIVING.COM

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