Relax

Qui Si Bella Spa, a luxury eco-friendly, sustainable spa is a sanctuary of luxury and tranquility, skillfully designed to inspire the senses and renew the spirit. Heal your body with our Kangan pure alkaline antioxidant water. Re-energize in our Eucalyptus Steam Room or Dry Sauna. Rejuvenate body and soul with the healing power of Hot Stone, Ayurvedic or Thai Massage. Enjoy an intimate massage for two in the privacy of our beautiful couples suite, complete with soothing chromatherapy hydrotub and solarium. Qui Si Bella Spa an ideal place for corporate events, weddings and anniversaries. Qui Si Bella features a full range of holistic treatments, massage, wraps, anti-aging facials, body detox programs, acupuncture, Ayurvedic or Thai massage, Lomi Lomi, colon hydrotherapy and a wide assortment of Amazon Rainforest Herbs to restore your well-being.

EXPERTISE IN:

Home Theater

Flat Screen + Projection

Audio and Acoustics

Shades + Lighting

Whole House Control

Streaming Media

GO FROM SO-SO TO SYMPHONIC.

Chances are you’ve got a portable media player, but if you’re still listening to music with the cheap earbuds that came with it you’re really missing out. You’ve got a library of great music at your fingertips, but there are parts of your favorite songs that are simply not there. Upgrading to a pair of quality speakers, headphones or a digital media system will recreate the experience that the artist intended, and create the experience you deserve. All your music is right there, but can you hear it?

“We found Downey’s, hands down, to be the best bet in town. This small, serene restaurant offers meticulous and artful cooking... ”

—FOOD AND WINE MAGAZINE

~Examples from our daily changing menu~ LOBSTER SALAD with Asparagus, Sundried Tomatoes, Olives & Basil LOCAL SEABASS with Fricassee of Artichokes, Peas & Meyer Lemon GRILLED DUCK with Fresh

5:30 RESERVATIONS: 805.966.5006 • www.downeyssb.com

PublIsher & PresIdent

Philip Kirkwood phil@food-home.com

ContrIbutors helen S. Adams

Kristin N. Anderson david Baum

Raymond Bloom

Teri L. Breier

Lisa Cullen mariana delio yummymummykitchen.com

Chuck Graham

Laura Kirkley

Katie Koonce www.epicureanmom.com

Lynette La mere

Julia mchugh

Sam Rolens

Leslie Westbrook

Brandi Wolff

PhotograPhy

Bill Boyd michael Brown eliot Crowley mehosh dziadzio

Lindsey eltinge

Barb fabian

Ashley Renée megan Winkley

Kevin Steele

Shelly Vinson

ContaCt InformatIon

P.o. Box 20025, Santa Barbara, CA 93120 (805) 563-6780, (805) 563-6790 fAX, www.food–home.com

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