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CALIFORNIA RANCH COOKOFFS star-studded chefs hosted
lisal Ranch, the 10,500-acre luxury working ranch in the Santa Ynez Valley’s Solvang, will be hosting a lineup of star-studded and up-and-coming chefs for the return of its beloved recurring California Ranch Cookout series. The ranch has become a culinary destination, leading the charge with its signature Santa Maria-style barbecue and revolving door of celebrity guest chefs over the years. Throughout the remainder of 2022, Alisal Ranch is hosting diverse chefs from around the country, with a growing roster year-after-year due to high demand from chefs and guests, alike. The culinary experience cooks up a one-night feast for onsite guests and Alisal Ranch members, creating a memorable outdoor dining experience full of barbecued meats, seafood, roasted veggie dishes, and decadent grilled desserts. California Ranch Cookouts The 2022 season of California Ranch Cookouts kicked off in April, starting with renowned Chef Jet Tila (of “Iron Chef America” fame) on April 2, and Santa Barbara-based
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Chef Valerie Rice (author of “Lush Life: Food & Drinks from the Garden”) on April 12. An outline of the remaining 2022 scheduled programming is below: June 7: Chef Chad Colby | Colby is the chef and owner of Antico Nuovo and Bari Restaurant in Los Angeles. Antico Nuovo is Colby’s ode to ancient Italian tradition and technique with handmade pastas, wood-fired meats, vegetables and fish, while Bari is inspired by the chic farmhouses of Puglia, offering small plates, natural wines and seasonal cocktails. June 14: Chefs Suzanne Goin and David Lentz | James Beard Award recipient and acclaimed cookbook author Suzanne Goin is the chef and owner of several renowned Los Angeles restaurants (A.O.C., Larder Baking Co., and a longstanding presence at The Hollywood Bowl). Regarded as a “culinary power couple,” her husband David Lentz was the chef and owner of Hungry Cat. June 21: Chefs Danny Gordon + Nick Priedite| Gordon is chef and owner of Flatpoint Barbecue, a Los Angeles popup specializing in Central Texas barbecue where,
