Butchers of America’s Team USA bring home two first-place medals
Ray Williams of Los Alamos was part of the team that that went to Paris to compete in the 'Olympics …
Pamela Dozois ·
Food & Wine
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Tickets on sale now for Taste Of The Santa Ynez Valley to take place in October
Tickets are on sale now for Taste of the Santa Ynez Valley, which returns to the wine country gem of California’sCentral Coast Oct. 2–5. Each year, the four-day, six-town celebration offers an experiential culinary exploration of the region’s food, wine, and more — and the people behind it all — in what has become a fa…
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Firestone Walker releases 'We Love LA'
West Coast Pilsner to support wildfire relief Firestone Walker Brewing Company is giving beer lov…
Santa Ynez Valley Star ·
Chef celebrates first anniversary at AR Restaurant & Catering
Alex Reyes developed his passion for cooking by observing his mom's work in the kitchen Chef Alex…
Pamela Dozois ·
Alisal Ranch announces lineup for 2025 culinary events
BBQ Bootcamp, California Ranch Cookouts will be held at Solvang resort Alisal Ranch, the timeless, family-owned dude ranch nestled amid t…
Santa Ynez Valley Star ·
March tradition: Buellton hosts its 11th Wine & Chili Festival
Attendees enjoy great wine, chili, and music to herald the looming presence of spring The calendar circled back to a mid-March weekend fo…
Michael Chaldu ·
Café Joy hosting art exhibition and reception showcasing original classic realism oil paintings
Solvang's PARc PLACE hosting show put on by the Central Coast Art League starting March 15 Café Joy at PARc PLACE in Solvang is hosting a…
Pamela Dozois ·
Local wine lovers gather at Garagiste Festival's 'Southern Exposure'
Vintners event that started in Paso Robles in 2011, comes to Solvang for the 11th time Wine lovers looking for vintages off the beate…
Michael Chaldu ·
Los Alamos resident to compete in World Butcher Challenge in Paris
Ray Williams and team headed for international event dubbed 'The Olympics of Meat' Los Alamos resident Ray Williams has been chosen a…
Pamela Dozois ·
Restaurant Weeks, Midweek Club offer two events to draw visitors in January
The Santa Ynez Valley invites all to kick the winter doldrums at a value that comes only once a year What can be better than a good r…
Santa Ynez Valley Star ·
Celebrate Thanksgiving with Memorable Autumn Sides
By Barbie Butz The other day a friend and I were making a list of things we like about autumn using two words, and there were many. They…
Santa Ynez Valley Star ·
New Los Olivos market and deli is a family affair
Recent college graduate Carly Gandolfo runs Grand Avenue business on property long owned by her grandfather A new market recently ope…
Pamela Dozois ·
Farm Stand: A freshly farmed Thanksgiving
By BeeWench Farm Many farmers are harvesting the last of the summer/fall crops and applying compost and cover crops to give their soi…
Santa Ynez Valley Star ·
Winemaker Andrew Murray acquires historic Syrah producer Qupe
'We’re bringing it back home,' says Los Olivos vintner on his new acquisition Andrew Murray, who has been making wine in Santa Barbar…
Santa Ynez Valley Star ·
Alisal Ranch announces chef lineup for summer cookout series
The California Ranch Cookout, now in its fourth year, will take place throughout the summer at Solvang ranch Alisal Ranch, the 10,500…
Santa Ynez Valley Star ·
Garagiste Wine Festival Returns to Santa Ynez Valley
‘Southern Exposure’ includes Grand Tasting of over 150 hand-crafted, micro-production wines from 30 wineries America’s Best Wine Festival…
Santa Ynez Valley Star ·
Chumash tribe halting production of Kitá Wines
Camp 4 Vineyard will not be affected by the decision to close winery and tasting room By Laurie Jervis Noozhawk Columnist Kitá Wines, the…
Raiza Giorgi ·
Santa Ynez Valley Restaurant Weeks Participating Locations
Staff Report Dozens of local restaurants and tasting rooms are participating in Restaurant Weeks this year, Jan. 17-31. The event offers di…
Raiza Giorgi ·
Alma Rosa Winery opens new tasting room in downtown Solvang
Staff Report Debra Eagle, general manager of Alma Rosa Winery, a leading wine producer from Santa Barbara County’s Sta. Rita Hills, has ann…
Raiza Giorgi ·
Wine Country Days Passport launches in Santa Barbara County
Staff Report A Santa Barbara County wine tasting program — the Wine Country Days Passport — is now available to the public. The coupon book…
Raiza Giorgi ·