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Epicure.sb lets you do in October what the locals do the other 11 months of the year - revel in a tastefully refined way of life.Cuisine: Dig into Santa Barbara cuisine as our local bounty brims with fresh-caught seafood and just-picked produce. The region's best restaurants set their tables for seasonal menus, special pairing events and winemakers' dinners. Tackle the "Eat Local" Challenge, and learn how to live as a "locavore" on guided farmers' market tours. Sharpen your own culinary chops at a cooking class or demonstration, and enjoy lively family-friendly events like the California Avocado Festival (Oct. 7 - 9), Harbor & Seafood Festival (Oct. 8) and California Lemon Festival (Oct. 15 & 16).
Libations: Wash down all this culinary goodness with liquid indulgences from our world-renowned wineries, local microbreweries and expert mixologists. Head to the Wine Country for the Celebration of Harvest (Oct. 8), and cruise the downtown Urban Wine Trail's eclectic tasting rooms. Sample regional microbrews at the Santa Barbara Beer Festival (Oct. 15), and get loose at Wildcat Lounge's 3rd Annual Mai Tai Tasting (Oct. 20). Sip, swirl & save with 2-for-1 wine tastings and special wine pairings at area restaurants throughout October.
Culture: Feed your mind and soul with epicurean-inspired art exhibits, live performances and cultural events. Enjoy an evening of arts, culture and entertainment in downtown SB for 1st Thursday (Oct. 6). Discover Julia Child's Santa Barbara on Road Scholar's multi-day, educational tour. Let the artistic juices flow at with Pies & Paint, a pie-tasting and painting session (Oct. 15). Get out of your gourd at the Contemporary Arts Forum Pumpkin Carving Contest and Fall-Themed Wine Tasting (Oct. 28). Sip & stroll through downtown Solvang on Third Wednesday & Wine Walk (Oct. 19).
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Saturday Feb 04, 2012
- February 04, 2012 - September 03, 2013
- Recurrence: Recurring daily
- Times: 10:30AM-4:30PM
- Address: 27 W Anapamu, Suite #226, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
- Phone: 805-705-0562
- Venue: Adventure Hummer and Backroads Wine Tours
Nestled between lakes, forest and the ocean are over 150 vineyards that beckon to travelers to taste some of the finest wines in the country. Our daily tour is aboard a fleet of open air and enclosed luxury Hummers. Tours include tasting fees, souvenir wine glass and a delicious lunch.
- February 04, 2012 - February 05, 2012
- Recurrence: Recurring daily
- Location: Adama Vegan Comfort Cuisine
- Address: 428 Chapala Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
- Phone: 805-560-1348
Like Chocolate for Elephants. Mexican regional dishes with a choice of mole poblano, pipian verde or adobo. All stews will be preceded by traditional first and second courses. $24 pp (does not include drinks and tax).
- February 04, 2012 - February 05, 2012
- Recurrence: Recurring daily
- Address: 8301 Hollister Avenue, Santa Barbara, CA 93117
- Phone: 805-968-0100
- Venue: Bacara Resort & Spa
Try a flight of 3 Film Festival inspired cocktails. They include Martini Scorsese, The Gordan Gecko and the Park Avenue. $24 Per Person.
- February 04, 2012 - February 05, 2012
- Recurrence: Recurring daily
- Address: 8301 Hollister Avenue, Santa Barbara, CA 93117
- Phone: 805-968-0100
- Venue: Bacara Resort & Spa
Sip with the Stars: Try a flight of 3 Film Festival inspired cocktails. They include Martini Scorsese, The Gordan Gecko and the Park Avenue. $24 per person.
- February 04, 2012 - February 05, 2012
- Recurrence: Recurring daily
- Address: 1260 Channel Drive, Santa Barbara, CA 93108
- Phone: 805-969-2261
- Venue: Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara
Lunch Menu - First Course: Organic beets, candied hazelnuts, aged sherry vinaigrette and ricotta salata. Second Course: Roasted diver scallops, white polenta, chanterelle mushrooms. Third Course: Pear skillet cake and huckleberry ice cream. $29 per person. Dinner Menu - First Course: Ahi tuna tartare, citrus and fennel. Second Course: House-made potato gnocchi, tomato basil sauce and burrata cheese. Third Course: Veal or eggplant osso buco, rustic polenta, baby broccoli and braising jus. ... Details
- February 04, 2012 - February 05, 2012
- Recurrence: Recurring daily
- Address: 1111 E. Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara, CA 93103
- Phone: 805-962-8985
- Venue: Bistro 1111 (Eleven Eleven) at Hyatt Santa Barbara
Starters- Pacific Crab Cake with avocado relish, chipotle aioli and citrus micro greens or Caesar Salad with traditional dressing, parmesan cheese and croutons. Entrée- Organic Roasted Chicken with cider reduction almond cherry cous cous with rainbow baby carrots or Local Sea Bass with winter white bean stew, sauteed spinach and roasted tomatoes or 10oz New York Steak with heirloom potato hash, asparagus, shallot au jus and gorgonzola butter. Sweets- Molten chocolate soufflé with ... Details
- February 04, 2012 - February 05, 2012
- Address: 20 E. Cota Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
- Phone: 805-899-4694
- Venue: Blue Agave
Caesar salad with steak tacos with oazacan style chimichurri sauce. Sirloin steak with carmelized rajas, wrapped in home-made tortilas, and oaxacan style chimichurri sauce, served with poblano chilie rice and black beans. For dessert, southwerstern style churros with whipped cinnamon cream. $32 per person.
- February 04, 2012 - February 05, 2012
- Recurrence: Recurring daily
- Times: Dinner only. 5-10PM
- Location: Blush Restaurant and Lounge
- Address: 630 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
- Phone: 805-957-1300
The Ratatouille Feast: Chef Mossin's Film Feast inspired menu. Course 1: Roquefort Salad (Salade De Roquefort) Mixed greens, toasted walnuts, roquefort blue cheese and walnut vinigarette. Course 2: Duck confit (Confit De Canard)- Ratatouille, swiss chard and roasted garlic puree. Course 3: Creme Brulee (Creme Brulee) Rose water custard, burnt suagar and berries. $40 per person.
- February 04, 2012 - February 05, 2012
- Recurrence: Recurring daily
- Address: 2367 Alamo Pintado Avenue, Los Olivos, CA 93441
- Phone: 805-938-7365
- Venue: Byron Tasting Room
6 tastes for $10. Get backstage access to our elite Pinot Noirs and Chardonnays. $10 per person.
- February 04, 2012 - February 05, 2012
- Recurrence: Recurring daily
- Address: 37 E. Victoria Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
- Phone: 805-884-9419
- Venue: Ca' Dario
Santa Barbara Film Feast Lunch and Dinner Menu: Includes a choice of one salad, one pasta, one glass of wine or coffee with biscotti from this special lunch and dinner menu. $25 Lunch, $35 Dinner. Reservations recommended.
- February 04, 2012 - February 05, 2012
- Location: Cádiz Restaurant and Lounge
- Address: 509 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
- Phone: 805-770-2760
Cádiz Film Feast Special: Enjoy a 3-Course Dinner and glass of champagne for $39 per person at Santa Barbara's premier Mediterranean farm-to-table restaurant. First Course: Choice of Soup or Salad. Second Course: Choice of Grana Padano Risotto with pumpkin, sage, port wine reduction OR Local White Sea bass with lentils, sun chokes, green olives, tarragons, heirloom carrot reduction. Third Course: Choice of Bittersweet Chocolate Mousse OR Lavender Crema Catalana. Lunch special for $1... Details
- February 04, 2012 - February 05, 2012
- Recurrence: Recurring daily
- Address: 5475 Chardonnay Lane, Santa Maria, CA 93454
- Phone: 805-937-8091
- Venue: Cambria Winery & Vineyard
7 tastes for $10. Enjoy our clonal tasting of award winning Pinot Noirs and Chardonnays. $10 per person.
- February 04, 2012 - February 05, 2012
- Recurrence: Recurring daily
- Times: Dinner only after 5pm
- Address: 330 State St., Santa Barbara, CA 93101
- Phone: 805-845-8966
- Venue: Casa Blanca Restaurant & Cantina
Film Festival Menu: Film Feast Three Course Tasting Menu. Choose one of each item. Appetizers: Crab Cakes served with a spicy mango glaze or Garlic Shrimp Skewers served with a white wine, butter, garlic sauce. Entrees: Paella Valenciana served with mussels, clams, shrimp, chicken and chorizo in a saffron rice or Rack of Lamb. Braised lamb, marinated with green onions, parsley, rosemary, garlic, and black pepper. Served with mashed potatoes and veggies or Chicken Mole served with rice, beans an... Details
- February 04, 2012 - February 05, 2012
- Recurrence: Recurring daily
- Address: 31 W. Carrillo Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
- Phone: 805-879-9100
- Venue: Coast Restaurant & Bar at the Canary Hotel
Film Feast Tastings Menu: Three different prix fixe menus to choose from to customize your dining experience. Each menu will have different aspects to allow the guest to choose from any item on the menu or create seafood to meat based menus. $35-60. Reservations recommended.
- February 04, 2012 - February 05, 2012
- Recurrence: Recurring daily
- Times: 5-9:30PM
- Address: 2819 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
- Phone: 805-687-6444
- Venue: Crocodile Restaurant and Bar at the Lemon Tree Inn
La Dolce Vida Menu: Three Course Tasting Menu. First Course: Roma Pasta with Prawns. Second Course: Filet Mignon with Sautéed Spinach Third Course: Tiramisu. $35 per person. Reservations recommended. February 2nd screening of La Dolce Vida with wine tasting and pizza.
