Food & Drink

Brews Meet Their Match

Brews Meet Their Match

The Wine Cask brews up a wide-ranging beer dinner on May 31. Read story.

Holidays at the Ah-wine-ee

The Landmark Yosemite Hotel Throws Wonderful Wine Fests

The landmark Yosemite hotel throws wonderful wine fests. Read story.

The Kitchen Heats Up the Screen

Actor Samuel Roukin Discusses the National Theatre’s Live Production

Actor Samuel Roukin discusses the National Theatre's live production before it comes to UCSB on November 17. Read story.

Summer Grill, Makes Me Feel Fine

Announcing The Indy's 2nd Annual Sizzling Summer BBQ & Cocktail Contest Winners

We're proud to announce the winners of The Indy's second annual Sizzling Summer BBQ & Cocktail contest. Read story.

Join the Zoo Brew Crew

Daniel’s Longneck Lager and More at Second Annual Sudsy Fundraiser

Sample Daniel’s Longneck Lager and dozens more brews at second annual Santa Barbara Zoo benefit. Read story.

Winemaking a Mano

An Interview with the Men Behind Dragonette Cellars

An interview with the men behind Dragonette Cellars, from the Santa Ynez Valley. Read story.

Learning and Liking

In First-Ever Series of Office Tastings, The Independent Tries and Talks Wine

In first-ever series of office tastings, The Independent’s staff tries and talks wine. Read story.

The 2010 Foodies

The Independent's New Culinary Awards Celebrate the Delicious Side of Santa Barbara

The Independent's new culinary awards celebrate the delicious side of Santa Barbara. Read story.

Second Bite at the Savoy Apple

Savoy Café Returns to Figueroa Street

Savoy Café returns to Figueroa Street. Read story.

Café Buenos Aires

A Cosmopolitan Spot for an Eclectic Fusion of Argentinean and Latin American Flavors

A cosmopolitan spot for an eclectic fusion of Argentinean and Latin American flavors. Read story.

Never Too Many Cooks in the Kitchen

Vincent Vanhecke Leads Culinary Dream Team for Homeless Teen Benefit

Vincent Vanhecke leads a culinary dream team for homeless teen benefit. Read story.

Developing a Yen for Yen Ching

The Old-Time Chinese Restaurant Goes Beyond Its Buffet

The old-time Chinese restaurant goes beyond its buffet. Read story.

The Winehound Sells Wines Before Their Time

Santa Barbara County Wine Futures Expands to the DoubleTree Resort

Santa Barbara County Wine Futures expands to the DoubleTree Resort. Read story.

All Together Now

Santa Barbara County Vintners Festival Shows Off Region in One Day

Santa Barbara County Vintners Festival shows off entire region in one day. Read story.

Produce from the Peace Barn

Classic Organic Farming Thrives in Gaviota

Classic organic farming thrives in Gaviota. Read story.

Little Owl

Record release and tour-kickoff party for S.B.-based pop folk group, ... Read More