Julia's Favorite

Ask any local and they’ll tell you that Jane restaurant on State Street is a go-to place for mouthwatering craft burgers. And they’ve been serving them the same way since their inception in 2008 … 100 percent natural, black angus patties, hand-formed and served on sesame seed buns which are house-made from scratch every day. The toppings and spreads are also made in-house and so delicious that Julia Child dubbed Jane’s classic

cheeseburger as her favorite burger in Santa Barbara.

In addition to the standard burgers found every day on the lunch and dinner menus, a special daily burger is also featured. On Mondays it’s the Lone Star Burger, which boasts a Firestone beer-battered red onion ring, house-made BBQ sauce, applewood-smoked bacon and Jack cheese on that unbeatable housemade bun. On Thursday it’s the Anaheim Burger, which features

fresh Anaheim chilies, provolone cheese and house-made cilantro mayo. Fridays are reserved for The Big Pickle, which features avocado, Tillamook cheddar cheese, and the snappiest dill pickles you’ll ever taste. Add some fresh cut fries and a pint of Droughtsmen Irish Red beer and you’re in business. What could be better?

1311 State St. 805-962-1311. www. janesb.com

By Raymond Bloom