Matt Kettmann
SB Independent
Santa Barbara, CA, United States
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Full Belly Files | Ancient Wisdom at Ancient Peaks
A rare case where wine, archaeology, and astronomy align; plus, dinners, lunches, and weekends to attend and stories you may have missed. → Read More
Full Belly Files
A detailed report on my recent S.L.O. Coast adventure; plus, stories you may have missed. → Read More
Comedy Pet Theater Comes to Santa Barbara
Circus veteran Greg Popovich brings his trained animal actors to the Marjorie Luke Theater on Saturday. → Read More
Locals Only Showcases History, Future of The Press Room
Gareth Kelly’s documentary about the Ortega Street bar will premiere at SBIFF. → Read More
Get to Know These Garagiste Winemakers
The annual festival of small-batch producers comes to the Santa Ynez Valley on February 10 and 11. → Read More
Full Belly Files
Mycological magic is in full swing following recent rains; plus, back to Bozeman and stories you may have missed. → Read More
Tyger Tyger’s Second Coming Veers Vegan
There’s a new menu and mission for the Funk Zone’s Asian-street-food-inspired eatery. → Read More
Catching (Light) Waves on the Oxnard Shores
We never expected such eye-opening enjoyment at Zachari Dunes on Mandalay Beach. → Read More
Creation and Evolution at Augie’s of Santa Barbara
Born from the Montecito mudslide, here is the updated story behind this tequila bar and modern Mexican restaurant on State Street. → Read More
Wine & Food Pairings at the Santa Barbara Public Market
Valley to the Sea Winery is now serving dishes from Corazon, Fala Bar, and Ca’Dario. → Read More
From Montecito Mudslide to Mezcal and Mexican Food
Here’s the complicated creation Story of Augie’s of Santa Barbara. → Read More
Can You Surf & Ski on the Same Day?
Figueroa Mountain Brewing launches surf/snow report and rewards those who can “twofer.” → Read More
Santa Barbara Chef Crafts Healthier Cannabis Edibles
Katherine Knowlton’s Happy Chance provides a low-dose, natural alternative to gummies. → Read More
Full Belly Files | An All-Time Cellar Raid
A gaggle of wine professionals dive into deep vintages from around the world; plus, tix left for Stephanie Mutz dinner at The Lark and some things I ate. → Read More
Healthy Eats for Santa Barbara Students at CookItEasy.org
Dos Pueblos High School’s Margherita Scussat promotes easy, affordable recipes. → Read More
Taste of the Santa Ynez Valley Returns
Join this four-day deep dive in the food & wine scene of northern Santa Barbara County. → Read More
Saved by Sips in ‘Blood from a Stone’
This memoir details how the wine industry saved Santa Ynez Valley author Adam McHugh. → Read More
Full Belly Files | High-Elevation Italian Wines at Via Maestra
A somewhat weird but thoroughly delicious lunch; plus, this Saturday’s Vintners Fest kicks off a season of wine to-dos. → Read More
Mastering Margerum Wine Co.’s Tiny Kitchen on Santa Barbara Waterfront
Chef Carolyn Kope turns the tasting room into a popular restaurant. → Read More
Gyros Are Back at Santa Barbara’s Greek Grab ’n’ Go
Order by October 16 to support St. Barbara Greek Orthodox Church’s end-of-month fundraiser. → Read More