Pacific Crepes

Snails. Fine, call it escargot. Je n’aime pas écrire en français. They were from Pacific Crepes, except I was not at Pacific Crepes, I was nearby. I was drinking wine and needed a little food, and this was what was fed to me. It was the start of a rather magical evening. This is an [...]

March 24th, 2011 | Tags: , , | Category: Eating Out, French food, Santa Barbara | Leave a comment

Sarah’s beignet party – San Diego

Sarah fell in love with beignets during a trip to NOLA many years ago. She bought a box of the doughnut mix to bring home. But a batch of beignet is an effort and fries up a lot in one go. So, if she’s going to put in the time and churn out a lot [...]

March 13th, 2011 | Tags: , , , | Category: American food, Eating In, French food, San Diego | Leave a comment

Dinner with friends

The sausage fest gang, or at least the primary players, sent out an invitation to dinner. The food would be a mystery, just show up. I like that. But some of us did request some guidance on what to bring that would complement the meal, so eventually Nathan committed himself to making coq au vin. [...]

March 11th, 2011 | Tags: , , , , | Category: Eating In, French food, Santa Barbara | Leave a comment

Cafe Luck

My final food destination on the birthday food tour. This time I got my desserts. There was time to spare between the SBIFF 1129 after party, and the late night showing of local short films at the Metro 4. Cafe Luck’s just around the corner, and I know for sure I can get dessert in [...]

February 6th, 2011 | Tags: , , , | Category: Eating Out, French food, Santa Barbara | Leave a comment

Cafe Luck

I’m back! I have about 30 minutes to spare, and want ice cream. What’s Cafe Luck got for me today? Coconut cashew sorbet. This is the $3 scoop. Yes, a “scoop” is the contents of that glass. Best ice cream deal in town. Swears. Past words. Cafe Luck 18 East Cota Street Santa Barbara, CA [...]

February 4th, 2011 | Tags: , , | Category: Eating Out, French food, Santa Barbara | Leave a comment

Cafe Luck

I have yet to actually eat a meal at Cafe Luck. Prior to tonight, it was just a cocktail there. And tonight, just dessert. I’m sorry! If I found myself in the area, I usually went to Square One. But I finally succumbed to the temptation of ice cream, due entirely to an inside scoop [...]

January 28th, 2011 | Tags: , , , , , | Category: Eating Out, French food, Santa Barbara | Leave a comment

Sly’s – Carpinteria

After such a nice happy hour with Wayne, the tiki man, we all met up shortly afterwards at Sly’s, so we could proudly show off why this place has The Best cocktails in 805. The boys drank loads, and I was designated driver. I didn’t get photos of most of their cocktails, but I was [...]

January 14th, 2011 | Tags: , , | Category: American food, Bars, Eating Out, French food, Santa Barbara | Leave a comment

The French Press

We conclude a pleasant afternoon of brunch with friends, a walk through the Museum of Art, running into more friends at the French Press. Amazing what you can do even when it’s pouring rain out, just grab a brolly and a good jacket and you’re good to go. Just warm afterwards. Our warm up potions [...]

December 20th, 2010 | Tags: , , , , , | Category: Eating Out, French food, Santa Barbara | Leave a comment

hot chocolate

On this drizzly Sunday, we wrap up the afternoon with some fabulous hot chocolate. This is from Vosges and their drinking chocolate collection. Today’s selection is la Parisienne, made of vanilla bean pieces and dark chocolate. Normally I’d use milk or half and half, but today I felt like having steamed almond milk to make [...]

October 18th, 2010 | Tags: , , , , | Category: Eating In, French food, Santa Barbara | Leave a comment

Petit Valentien

I’m still a big fan of Petit Valentien, although I don’t stop in as much as I’d like to. But we came in tonight, intending to have more of a snack, but it turned into a larger meal. We sat at the bar. The melon and prosciutto is simple and good. It includes a wedge [...]

August 25th, 2010 | Tags: , , , , , , | Category: Eating Out, French food, Santa Barbara | Leave a comment
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