••• Montecito’s “ultra-luxe tasting menu restaurant the Silver Bough has been down for weeks, owing to a staffing issue at the Montecito property. Reached by phone, chef/owner and former Top Chef contestant Phillip Frankland Lee tells Eater that his previous kitchen lead there was unable to continue, and that he is looking to find a replacement as soon as possible in order to get the $550 meal service back up and running.” I still wonder how much demand there is for such a restaurant here. —Eater LA
••• “Agriculture is the number-one industry in Santa Barbara County, yet few residents ever get a close-up look. So on Saturday, September 28, 13 farms will open their doors to the public in what will be, surprisingly, the first-ever Santa Barbara County Farm Day.” —Independent
••• “Organizers of the popular California Wine Festival are returning to Santa Barbara for the 3rd Annual CA Brew & BBQ Festival […] on Saturday, September 28, 2019 in Santa Barbara. The event will feature top breweries at the picturesque Chase Palm Park venue making it one of the largest oceanfront beer festivals in the state.” —Restaurant Guy
••• Today is your last day to order a loaf of Merci Montecito’s apple honey challah for Rosh Hashanah; email [email protected]. Even if you’re not celebrating the holiday it looks like it’d make for excellent French toast.
Recent Comments
It seems like Goleta contributes a smaller portion of their taxes to SBUSD than those in other areas that have their own elementary school districts.… — Erin
The ad says it’s offered at $3,859,000…hmmm — Christine!
Is there one person in the SYV who is praying the Independent reveals in it’s REAL ESTATE SALES, that the Indian Way property was sold… — Christine!
I'm sorry to hear that. — Victoria
This location has changed hands so much- it was called something else! — Victoria
156 acres for $511,000??? I need the agent who pulled that off to make it happen for me too please — M
Two 4 story buildings at Sears. Seriously, 4 story!! — PDT
Everything at Bossies is delicious and the baked goods are superb! A crucial addition to our food scene. — Brett
500 anacapa st, at eos — Jo B.
The owner/chef was ill for some months so they were closed. They are open again at night and weekend lunch. All organic. Wonderful food! — G