FOOD/DRINK

Santa Barbara Empty Bowls demonstrates the value in nourishing one another – especially the most vulnerable among us – with a simple meal of soup from a handmade bowl.

Taste the culinary creations of Pico Los Alamos' new chef Cameron Ingle who has worked with some of the most prestigious chefs, including Thomas Keller, and was on the team of Blue Hill at Stone Barns when Chef David Barber was awarded 2 Michelin stars. Each course paired with a wine from the Pico Los Alamos wine cellar.

Join Inside Wine Santa Barbara for their 10th anniversary celebration at Pico Los Alamos on November 19th

 Bluewater Grill Santa Barbara in the iconic lighthouse on the Santa Barbara boardwalk across from Stearns Wharf has a special holiday gift for guests of its final Second Tuesday Tasting of the year: a preview of several chef-driven seafood dishes on the Bluewater Grill 2023 menu.

Grand Opening Fieldside Coastal Steakhouse, at the Santa Barbara Polo and Racquet Club

Join us Thursday, March 23rd at 5:30 pm for a tour of Mediterranean flavors with wines from the Anoia River Basin in Spain to wine from Sardinia, Sicily, Liguria and Puglia in Italy. Share platters of Mediterranean-inspired California cuisine at The Daisy Restaurant, on their heated outdoor patio. As we sip and sup, Steve Wayne of Renegade Wines will educate us on what makes each wine region unique.

Taste through 5 wines with winemaker Brit Zotovich and enjoy a tri-tip dinner. Inside Wine Santa Barbara is a not-for-profit Meetup group of wine enthusiasts with over 1,770 members, open to all 21+.

Over the years, Inside Wine Santa Barbara has lived up to its name by finding "insider's" winemakers who haven't made it big time yet, but are destined to do so! Join us on Saturday May 13th for a very special "Vineyard 101" lesson on terroir with a winemaker who is also a 3rd generation vineyard manager. We'll examine the fossil-filled soil, understand how topography and climate interact in characterizing terroir, hear which factors are important in establishing and successfully maintaining a vineyard. This educational experience is followed with a picnic and wine tasting.

Enjoy reverse martinis, local wines, and presidential bites at Field + Fort as we toast Alex Prud’homme’s new book, Dinner with the President: Food, Politics, and a History of Breaking Bread at the White House.

Behind the Scenes is a series of events offered over the weekend of May 19-21 throughout Santa Barbara County’s stunning wine country. Attendees can choose from a variety of experiences including evening tastings in the vineyards, winery lunches, and in-depth winemaker discussions set in the winery barrel rooms.