Food

The Organic Soup Kitchen celebrated its 10th Anniversary with a party at their new headquarters at 608 Anacapa Street Saturday.

Emily Falke of Santa Barbara competed for top honors in the Berry Blast Off Recipe Contest during the 36th annual California Strawberry Festival this weekend.

Caffe Luxxe is hosting a grand opening with free espresso beverages all day in the Montecito Country Mart on Saturday.

The sunset kick-off party for the Dom Perignon by the glass/by the shell was held on the Patio of the Coral Casino at Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara.

Earlier this month, 30 high school students graduated from a four-month culinary program run by the Santa Barbara City Parks and Recreation Department.

Handlebar Coffee Roasters partnered with Sugar Mill Farms to release a CBD-infused Cold Brew Beverage at the Earth Day Festival this weekend.

Popular sandwich chain Ike's abruptly closed their Isla Vista location amid dueling lawsuits before opening their new State Street location.

The Carriage and Western Art Museum in Santa Barbara was overflowing with guests supporting the “Cooking Up Dreams” chef competition in support of the Family Service Agency Santa Barbara.

The esteemed Michelin Guide announced it will review restaurants in Santa Barbara and other counties outside the San Francisco Bay area.

The Camino Real Marketplace burger stop, Kahuna Grill, has closed and will make way for a second location for Mesa Burger.

The family behind Kyle's Kitch launches the soup and sandwich shop Süp & Jüs in Goleta.

Gung Hay Fat Choy “Wishing you Prosperity and Health” was the word during the Arthritis Foundation Central Coast 2019 Chinese New Year Dinner at China Pavilion Restaurant.

Bonnie shares recipes from the Academy Awards' Governor Ball hosted by Chef Wolfgang Puck.

It was a festive holiday gathering at the Assistance League Santa Barbara where area seniors were invited to enjoy the Friendship Luncheon.

The Santa Barbara Rescue Mission held its annual Thanksgiving Feast on Wednesday where volunteers from the community served over 300 meals to men, women, and children in need.

More than 1,000 guests enjoyed gourmet soup and fellowship at the 21st annual Empty Bowls event hosted by the Foodbank of Santa Barbara County.

Savoy Cafe and Crocodile take home the 2018 “Best Chowder” Awards at the 9th annual Santa Barbara Chowder Festival.

Bonnie Carroll shares the exciting results and photos from this year's Gelato Festival. 

During the prime oyster eating season, and after a 3-year hiatus, the amazing Shuck & Swallow Oyster Eating Competition returned to the rooftop of the Kimpton Canary.

The 37th annual Arthritis Foundation Taste of the Town events provided a delicious weekend for Santa Barbara County.

M.Special had their 3rd Anniversary Celebration on Saturday with local mobile pizza pop-up Wandering Pie in attendance.

The 37th Taste of the Town Connoisseur’s Circle Gala Dinner & Auction Friday, September 7 at Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort will feature the culinary talents of five renowned area chefs 

Organic Soup Kitchen 5K Walk Strong Festival gathered at Leadbetter Beach on Saturday to fundraise to continue providing healthy organic soups to cancer patients in local areas.

Two Santa Barbara locals participated in the "Great Oxnard Salsa Challenge" last weekend.

The annual French Festival held at Oak Park looked to be another success on day 1, but on Sunday it really became a celebration when France won their 2nd FIFA World Cup Title.

The sold-out Santa Barbara Wine + Food Festival was yet another hugely successful event on the banks of Mission Creek at the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History on Saturday.

The 26th annual Solvang walking and tasting extravaganza offered delicious delights and savory flavors to passport holders who were also celebrating St. Pat's Day. 

The first-ever Santa Barbara Restaurant Week kicks off on Friday with a portion of proceeds going to those affected by the Thomas Fire and Montecito mudslide.

The 4th Annual Fork and Cork Classic was a delicious day for SB FoodBank supporters at Fess Parker Doubletree Resort.