Food + Home Magazine covers the food, dining, and design cultures of Santa Barbara County and the Central Coast. Geared toward both residents and visitors, we focus on the region’s luxurious wine country lifestyle, and feature award-winning photography and sophisticated editorial content.
LATEST ARTICLES
Brazil Meets the American Riviera
The love story behind Forte Stone’s Santa Barbara success…
Gracie Wows in the Waterfront
Gracie, occupying the former Breakwater Restaurant space, has brought fresh energy to the Santa Barbara Harbor since opening in September.
DINE OUT
Your Guide to the Best Eats in Santa Barbara!
THE VINE
Savor the Vine: Wine Tasting in Santa Barbara County
SIP + SAVOR
Lion’s Tale Roars in Montecito
While the historic Montecito Inn has hosted an array of dining destinations over the years, its newest addition, Lion’s Tale, has become a mane attraction.
Santa Barbara’s Liquid Gold
There’s more to olive oil than meets the eye, and the palette.
Picpoul: Scarce but shellfishily extroverted
68 acres of the rare Picpoul come to California
DINE OUT
Gracie Wows in the Waterfront
Gracie, occupying the former Breakwater Restaurant space, has brought fresh energy to the Santa Barbara Harbor since opening in September.
Belmond’s bellissima ‘Bossa Nova’ Brunch
Stunning Views and Dining at El Encanto’s Bosa Nova Brunch
The New Moby Dick
Rebranding and rejuvenating the forgotten Stern’s Wharf eatery, Moby Dick, into a seafood culinary destination.
HOME CHEF
Just Pickle It
Pickling is one of the easiest and most satisfying ways to preserve food, enhance flavors, and reduce waste.
Best Quick-fix Ceviche Ever!
On a summer evening after work, this codfish ceviche can be a life saver.
Comfort food to beat the chill
It’s scallop season!
SPACES
Home, Sweet Floating Home
The floating structure was rebuilt using structural insulated panels, heavy steel frames, and industrial-grade piping to withstand humidity and harshness of the weather and resist termite infestation.
Garden Notes
The art of garden design: wabi-sabi by Lisa Cullen Have you heard about wabi sabi? If the term is unfamiliar, read on! Wabi sabi is not what to order at a Japanese restaurant, it’s a design trend. Sometimes called the next feng shui, wabi sabi has its roots in Zen...
Seated in history
A working museum of vintage barber chairs Jorge Salgado bought his first vintage barber shop chair in 2011 from an online auction. It was a Koken, made in the United States in the late 1890s. The frame was made of wood with copper and nickel trimmed accessories. It...