Let’s try something new. I’d never been to Olio e Limone before. Yeah, that’s right! Let’s also take a few risks and try going there at 8 pm on a Saturday night without a reservation. You’d think we’d fail, and you’d be so wrong. But we did arrive with a queue going out the door. [...]
Here’s the Scoop is an ice cream parlor that not only serves up the best variety of gourmet flavored ice cream and sorbet in town, made in-house, but they source all their fruit flavors seasonally from our local farmers markets. Last weekend I’d had their incredible cherimoya sorbet and the mixed berry Buttonwood merlot at [...]
It was an honor to attend the Edible Institute this year, held at the Hotel Mar Monte on Cabrillo. Most of the attendees appeared to be a part of the Edible Community, or professionals in the industry in some way. I felt like one of the few enthusiasts in the crowd. But it was okay! [...]
I heard about a special event through Edible Santa Barbara. Here’s the Scoop in Montecito was having a special dessert evening, with desserts created, prepared and presented by local chef Brian Foehl (a former chef from Metropulos, another favorite market/deli). A quick email and I rearranged my evening to meet up with a couple friends [...]
My first visit here was an experience in perfection. Nothing over the top, or wildly “foodie” innovative, just good classic food and cocktails, done right. There are two distinct dining areas, to suit your mood. The front area is the bar and bistro area, for when you’re feeling casual or moody. The back area is [...]
