When it comes to presenting a perfect bottle for the holidays, let your giftee be your guide.
Several new galleries expand the local options for creators and devotees of art.
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A suggested selection of Central Coast wines to grace the Thanksgiving table.
Westlake Village’s new Red O serves up traditional Oaxacan Cuisine in a resortlike atmosphere.
What’s new on the local dining scene including The Rochers at The Ranch House, Dom’s Taverna, Hearth, and Seoulmate Kitchen.
In her paintings, Danvy Pham explores a deeper understanding of self.
A flurry of additions and innovations in viticulture, cuisine, lodging, and art have added fres excitement to this popular wine country destination.
Drover’s Doughnuts recently rolled into Solvang with a new sister location to the popular Buellton shop.
An entrepreneurial couple brings the cuisine of this ancient western Pyrenees culture to Malibu.
A local chef’s quest for an unusual cheese course results in an inventive savory version of the traditional dessert.
Ralph Clevenger’s photos reveal the productive and diverse world of giant kelp.
A new waterfront restaurant at the Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara, takes cues from local bounty and a renowned chef’s Italian heritage.
Turn the tide on seafood feasts this summer with the latest tools and accessories.
A new museum and cultural center brings tribal traditions to life.
A Q&A with the mixology pros behind three new local beverage programs.
Explore by the ounce or bottle while enjoying modern Italian cuisine at Westlake Village’s
new WeVino.
Fascinated with trips that focus on adventure, romance, epicurean cuisine, or wellness? If so, one of these destinations may spark plans for your next vacation.
The Ellwood restaurant makes way for new dining memories at a beloved site on Goleta Beach.
A new restaurant brings nuanced coastal Mexican flavors and vacation vibes to Montecito.
A new cookbook showcases inventive spins-including savory options-on aebleskiver, the spherical Danish advent dessert
Local rescue organizations answer the call of feathered and furry creatures in need.
Mediterranean details give new life to a house on the Upper Riviera.
How local interior designers fulfill the desires of today with the latest home must-haves.
Felt artist Taiana Giefer brings an ancient craft into the contemporary world.
THE ARTFUL ARTICHOKE
Recipes from three local chefs demonstrate the culinary versatility of this edible flower bud.
CAPTAINS OF THE KITCHEN
These local chefs bring fresh energy to new positions, putting their creative stamp on popular restaurant menus.
A new culinary-cocktail collaboration brings bold flavors and tropical vibes to Ventura.
A Ukrainian refugee brings the comfort food of her homeland to the 805.
Yes, you can create your own Asian-style filled- dough bites at home. Two local chefs tell how.
Step aside marshmallows: Cheese is heating up the gooey treat scene with savory style.
Simple ways to rediscover the value of real-life connection in the 805.
The seeds, fronds, and bulbs of this multipurpose culinary ingredient bring its mild licorice flavor to a wide variety of dishes.
Pascale Beale’s new Flavour shows how colorful seasonal ingredients make for dishes that are as delightful to look at as they are to eat.
Enjoy this seasonal fruit while it lasts with these recipes from three food-industry professionals.
Tracking down some dedicated producers of an elegant and underestimated white varietal.
A sophisticated new restaurant and lounge brings contemporary American cuisine, craft cocktails, and late-night dining to Thousand Oaks.
Terrific on its own, watermelon brings its bright, fresh flavor to seafood, salad, and a spritzer.
A recent addition to the food venues at Four Seasons Hotel Westlake Village puts out Baja-Mediterranean fare and a vacation vibe.
Lightweight and timeless, wicker furnishings add to the textural dynamic and natural, relaxed
feel of outdoor settings.
Inspired by their shared heritage, two friends bring a modern approach to the food of their
homeland at Newbury Park’s Cedro.
Rent a home in this boulder-strewn desert landscape named for its unique trees, and you’ll have the place to yourself.
Community is key at The Mulholland, a new Calabasas restaurant serving modern cuisine in a historic location.
A home in Mission Canyon takes indoor-outdoor living to heart. Click here to read more
Renowned sushi chef Lennon Silvers Lee opens a new Santa Barbara restaurant featuring distinctive Japanese tasting menus.
These local chefs bring their own trifecta of cultural influences to their dishes.
The new MBody in Westlake Village is a one-stop center for fitness activities, massage, and physical rehabilitation.
Three area chefs share recipes featuring yuzu — the tangy Asian citrus fruit that has become a culinary superstar.
The new Body in Westlake Village is a one-stop center for fitness activities, massage, and physical rehabilitation.
A delight on its own, this staple holiday confection lends its sweet almond flavor to a variety of local treats.
Kindle fresh interest in the fireplace with sophisticated new accessories.
Leaders of local nonprofits share their solutions for homelessness and dispel myths about those in need.
Raise a glass to the season with these fall-flavored cocktails from across the 805.
Terra, the restaurant at Goleta’s new The Steward hotel, lives up to its name with vegetable-forward dishes that take cues from local bounty and the property’s history.
The new CEO of the Santa Barbara Museum of Art believes museums can bring people together.
A new cookbook is an ode to a ranch family’s lifestyle and the Central Coast.
Ojai Valley Inn’s new pastry chef uses the bright flavors and hues of a unique chocolate to make stunning desserts.
Mixology takes a turn toward the theatrical in these four must-see libations.
A Thousand Oaks architect and her husband turn recycled treasures into a place where they can grow mint and serve a julep, too.
A beloved Santa Ynez Valley landmark gets new life as a luxurious inn.
Singer-songwriter Brooke white strikes just the right note with the debut of The Yellow House Closet.
A Santa Barbara chef irons out imaginative variations on a crispy morning favorite that take it from sweet treat to savory meal.
Try these recipes from local culinary professionals for four sweet treats showcasing the curved yellow classic.
Laura Stewart’s one-of-a-kind installations draw on artistic creativity and engineering skills.
A pair of robots, both named Shadow, deliver both traditional and American-style Chinese dishes to diners at Santa Barbara’s Meet Up Chinese Cuisine.
Use bitter greens from the chicory family in soups, salads, and sautés to support the digestive immune systems.
Bring the colors, shapes, and textures of the garden indoors to create a peaceful bathing sanctuary.
The restaurant at the Santa Ynez Inn has a winning new look and fired-up menus inspired by its wine country location.
Persimmons bring sweet flavor and vibrant color to three dishes created by chefs in the 805.
Three Central Coast chefs update the fluffy, flaky favorite with lively flavors.
Central Coast brewers partner with their favorite roasters to produce an autumn tradition.
A new cookbook reveals the impetus for the creation of Santa Barbara’s Barbareño restaurant and how to re-create its elevated farm-to-table dishes at home.
Chefs in the 805 make creative use of the tropical jackfruit as a savory replacement for meat
Refresh outdoor spaces with furnishings that echo the neutral tones of mother earth.
Local chefs deliver our body’s most important nutrient via their refreshing aguas frescas recipes.
The waters off the coast from Point Mugu to Point Conception may be worthy of a rare designation in celebration of their cetaceans.
Venturing out of your everyday regimen brings fresh outlooks and experiences that heal your body, intrigue your mind, and restore your zest for life.
Personal collections and superb curation combine to tell a home designer’s story.
Professional advice for having the right bottle on hand for every contingency.
Purveyors of pop-up eateries share the challenges of being on the move and their secrets to creating a loyal following.
Focaccia is heating up in the 805 as local bakers infuse the traditional dimpled bread with flavor.
Home goods designer Carly Blumberg takes being lighthearted seriously.
Tune into 805 Living Eats podcast, an audio adventure through the kitchens and flavors of California’s Central Coast hosted by columnist Jaime Lewis. This month’s podcast features executive chef Luca Crestinelli, owner/partner at S.Y. Kitchen in Santa Ynez.
Local chefs take the tropical flavor to new levels in a range of recipes that call for it in multiple forms.
