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Pizza Pies On the Rise
Pizza Pies On the Rise: The always popular crust-based classic is more sought-after than ever in the 805—and local chefs are taking it to new heights. Click here for more.
FEATS OF CLAY
Tanner Sawitz’s porcelain pots are miniature marvels.

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CHEFS Q&A
Five culinary pros with new local beginnings share
their essential ingredients, favorite dishes,
and insights about area trends.


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SCI-FI TABLE SERVICE
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.

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SOMM’S CHOICE
Handpicked bottles for special times.

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SOUL SEARCHING
An intuitive collage process can lead to self-discovery.

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CELEBRATE!
Create the wedding of your dreams or any memorable event with the help of these local professionals.

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A NEW LEAF?
Use bitter greens from the chicory family in soups, salads, and sautés to support the digestive immune systems.

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NATURAL SPLENDOR
Bring the colors, shapes, and textures of the garden indoors to create a peaceful bathing sanctuary.

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BUTTER FINGER FOODS
The latest culinary sensation to hit the cutting board.

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TURNING UP THE HEAT
The restaurant at the Santa Ynez Inn has a winning new look and fired-up menus inspired by its wine country location.

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FRUIT OF THE GODS
Persimmons bring sweet flavor and vibrant color to three dishes created by chefs in the 805.

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ENHANCING THE BISCUIT
Three Central Coast chefs update the fluffy, flaky favorite with lively flavors.

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FALLING FOR COFFEE BREWS
Central Coast brewers partner with their favorite roasters to produce an autumn tradition.

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RECIPES FOR SUCCESS
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.

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MORE TO SAVOR IN SANTA YNEZ VALLEY
Vineyard, farm, and bakery expansions and new owners, chefs, and eateries bring fresh ways to fill your glass and plate with the flavors of the region.

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IMAGE MAKER
Artist Peter Horjus illustrates the art of versatility.

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FRUIT OF ALL TRADES
Chefs in the 805 make creative use of the tropical jackfruit as a savory replacement for meat

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FREEZE!
Chefs Jesus Medina and Patrick Fahy of Coin & Candor cool down with four recipes for Mexican-style ice pops.

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NATURAL HABITAT
Refresh outdoor spaces with furnishings that echo the neutral tones of mother earth.

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SPIRIT GUIDES
These local distillers never search too far for
inspiration—or ingredients.


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WATER WORKS
Local chefs deliver our body’s most important nutrient via their refreshing aguas frescas recipes.

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TUNING IN TO THE CHANNEL
The waters off the coast from Point Mugu to Point Conception may be worthy of a rare designation in celebration of their cetaceans.

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WELL TRAVELED
Venturing out of your everyday regimen brings fresh outlooks and experiences that heal your body, intrigue your mind, and restore your zest for life.

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FIT FOR A QUEEN
Personal collections and superb curation combine to tell a home designer’s story.

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AN ALL-OCCASION COLLECTION
Professional advice for having the right bottle on hand for every contingency.

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GROWTH POTENTIAL
GROWTH POTENTIAL
The Plant Therapist in San Luis Obispo specializes in decorative indoor and outdoor designs that showcase plants.

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EMERGENT EATS
Purveyors of pop-up eateries share the challenges of being on the move and their secrets to creating a loyal following.

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Focaccia
ON THE RISE
Focaccia is heating up in the 805 as local bakers infuse the traditional dimpled bread with flavor.

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A Quick Pickle
A Quick Pickle
No need to dust off the canning equipment for these fast and easy recipes.

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Lulu House
A Pattern of Delight
Home goods designer Carly Blumberg takes being lighthearted seriously.

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Chef Luca
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.

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Coconut Craze
Coconut Craze
Local chefs take the tropical flavor to new levels in a range of recipes that call for it in multiple forms.

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Let There Be Light
Let There Be Light!
Looking to the future with cherished treasures and pops of modernity.

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Backyard Bliss
A Charismatic Collection
Eclecticism and serenity come together in a total redecoration.

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Sommelier Q & A<
Sommelier Q & A
Wine Wisdom
Local experts share their insider knowledge.


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A Light Touch
A Light Touch
Sometimes a move offers an opportunity to start fresh, to think about the activities and lifestyle that give us pleasure, and create a home to match. That’s what a Westlake Village family did when they bought a contemporary residence in their neighborhood and brought on Designs of the Interior to furnish the 7,000-square-foot space.

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Glass Classic
Glass Classic
Glass Classic: A contemporary home design showcases mountain views, panoramas, and Santa Barbara’s indoor-outdoor-lifestyle.

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Next-Level Picnics
Next-Level Picnics
Local event designer Nicole Leza, owner of Santa Barbara Picnic Co. takes picnicking to the next level, creating memorable gatherings infused with bohemian style.

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