Food

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.