By hand, beautiful and natural by Leslie A. Westbrook It’s perfectly “natural” to want to touch everything in Stephanie Payne-Campbell’s lovely home and natural lifestyle boutique, domecíl, tucked into Santa Barbara’s Victoria Court. Each and every beautiful and...
Fall in SB is a great time to fire up the grill! This colorful blend of beefy swordfish grilled perfectly with zucchini, tomatoes, onion and peppers is a delicious way to enjoy.. But it doesn’t stop there. Serve it with creamy cilantro cashew dipping sauce and grilled...
by Jeff Miller What you see is a beautiful burger. What you don’t see is the effort that went into making it appear on your plate at Third Window in downtown Santa Barbara. “When you smash a hamburger, grease goes everywhere,” said Kristopher Parker, who runs the...
Marcos Altamirano has been working in the restaurant business since 1996 when he arrived from his hometown in Oaxaca, Mexico. Not speaking a word of English, he landed at Pascual’s on Victoria Street as a dishwasher, pulling the late-night shift. Fast forward 26 years...
by Jeff Miller What’s the toughest challenge for a restaurant? Attracting customers? Creating a delicious menu? Those count, for sure, but topping the list is getting and keeping a great crew. And one of the best ways to do that is to hire good people, bring them...
