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The Sojourner Cafe is famous for its homestyle flavor combined with a creative international flair. Beginning in 1978 as the original "coffeehouse" in Santa Barbara, the Soj has evolved into a landmark natural foods eatery supporting local organic farmers.
With a friendly and casual feeling, the Sojourner warmly welcomes you for lunch, dinner, or late night. Locals like it so much, many eat there several times a week, and quite a few are found at the Soj everyday.
Prices are affordable, and the menu combines classic healthy fare with Slow Food member chef Edie Robertson's creative specials.
"An always-intriguing seasonal menu derived from Santa Barbara County's Wine Country and fresh ingredients, this intimate restaurant lies hidden behind a shrubbery portal in the heart of downtown. The food and service are impeccable, and an experienced staff stands ready to help coordinate by-the-glass wines for each course." Frommer's, 2005 Best Restaurants in California. We couldn't say it better ourselves, except that they don't tell you about owner Mitchell Sjerven, whose great sense of hospitality stands behind it all. Also, there are over 50 wines by the glass, all local.
Chef/owner Alberto Morello is from Sicily. The food is delicious, the wine list extensive, and Alberto's wife Elaine
oversees
the tasteful dining room.
26 years of perfection, and another husband-wife team.
Gorgeous dining room, world-class wine list, chef Jeremy Tummel, a local, is getting great reviews. Under new ownership as of June 1 2007.
I just love this place. Owner/chef Budi Kazali has an amazing palate, and the Pacific Rim influence in his cuisine is beautifully refined simplicity.
Truly not-to-be-missed, and you can stay at the romantic inn.
Via Maestra 42
3343 State St
Santa Barbara, CA 93105
(805) 569-6522
Tucked up next to the San Roque Post Office on Upper State Street, this unassuming trattoria is the real thing. The best breakfast in town, delicious lunch sandwiches, great pastas and salads, gelati, and authentic specialties at dinner. Owner Renato Moiso is from Liguria, and also imports fine Italian cheeses, oils, etc... Eat in, take out, shop.
Here's the Scoop
1187 Coast Village road, Montecito
(805)969-7020
Hidden below street level on the south side of the street, delicious homemade gelati and sorbets in both classic and creative flavors including fig-mascarpone and chocolate persimmon.
Owner Ellie Patterson buys the fruit and berries from local farmers to create her world-class products.
also espresso drinks, soups, and sandwiches at lunch time.
Santa Barbara's first shop dedicated to cheese. Owners Michael and Katherine Graham are passionate about their mission to bring world class cheeses to our town, and keep addin to a beautiful selection. Party platters can be ordered.
Openedin March of 2007, Santa Barbara's first shop dedicated to gourmet chocolates.
15 W Gutierrez St
Santa Barbara, CA 93101(805) 965-5956
A luxurious, romantic inn tucked away amidst verdant gardens on a quiet side street, but within walking distance of downtown Santa Barbara. You'll have a hard time leaving.
You will be in great hands if you visit the Santa Barbara Wine Country with Brian in his brand new bio-diesel van. The focus is on wineries that use biodynamic and organic growing methods. They also happen to have excellent wines and scenic locations.
Operated by Laurence Hauben, leader of Slow Food Santa Barbara. When you want more than just another cooking class.
