Untitled Document Home
Chef & Hotel Profile
Publisher's Page
Gift Guide
Travel Adventures
Epicurean Events
Health Minded
Spa Baby Secrets
Sips
Book Bites
Culinary Coup
Sense of Style
Kids Kaleidoscope
Tinsletown Tidbits
Wheels
Radio Show & Links
Contact Us


CULINARY COUP   .   .   .

ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION TASTE OF THE TOWN TO KICK OFF

38th Annual Events September 6 and September 8, 2019

by Bonnie Carroll

A bevy of board members were among the VIP guest at the Arthritis Foundation Taste of the Town kick-off event hosted by Automotive Partner Porsche of Santa Barbara to celebrate the upcoming Gala Dinner & Action and 38th Taste of the Town. Returning honorary Co-Chairs Tina Takaya and Richard Yates of Opal Restaurant & Bar, were joined by John O'Neill of Banc of California to address the large crowd. Opal's delicious appetizers were paired with a bevy of Honorary Vintner Foley Family Wines throughout the evening.

Executive Director Michal Weisbrock with Board Members at 2019 Kick-Off

Michal Wiesbrock, Executive Director of Arthritis Central Coast announced the dates of September 6-or the 38th Annual Connoisseurs' Circle Gala Dinner & Auction at the Hilton Santa Barbara Resort, followed by the September 8 Annual Taste of the Town at Riviera Park.

Honorary Co-Chairs Tina Tayaka & Richard Yates, Opal Restaurant & Bar

The two extraordinary gastronomique events for Taste of the Town include a Connoisseur’s Circle Gala Dinner & Auction Friday, September 6 at Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort. If you want to get started a little earlier, you can get the VIP ticket which includes The Connoisseurs' Circle Gala dinner and live auction on Friday, Sept. 6 at Hilton SB Beachfront Resort from 6-11 p.m.

Honoree Executive Chef Mossin Sugich, Hilton SB Resort

Enjoy a 4-course gourmet meal created by our Culinary Honoree Exec. Chef Mossin Sugich, Hilton SB Beachfront Resort, paired with exquisite wines from our Vintner of the Year Courtney Foley, The Foley Food and Wine Society. Dance under the stars to the sounds of DJ Darla Bea. The culinary delight dinner will be served in the Rotunda and will be paired with wines from Foley Family Winery.

Honorary Vintner Foley Family Wines

On Sunday, September 8 the Riviera Park overlooking the city from noon to 3:00 pm will be the site of the Taste of the town featuring over seventy of the finest restaurants, caterers, wineries, breweries and spirits providers, with a silent auction, photo booth and live jazz from the Dave Tovar Trio. For more information and to purchase tickets for the event or for the VIP event: bit.ly/2Z9hRYT

Arthritis Foundation Central Coast Local leadership Board members for 2018 include Pam Tanase, Amy Leong MBA, Karen Anderson, R.N., Miriam Parsa, MD, Laura Kath, Deborah Deneaulf, L. Mae Chandler, Thomas Ferro, MD, William Gallivan, Jr. MD, Susan Lemon, DO, Kristi Jena, C.J.Ward, Lynn Yekiazarian, Douglas Tucker.

All proceeds from these events support Arthritis Foundation services and programs. For detailed information and tickets please visit: www.arthritis.org/tasteofthetownsb.

____________________________________________

OPA! SANTA BARBARA GREEK FESTIVAL CELEBRATES 46 YEARS

by Bonnie Carroll

Now in its 46th year, the Greek festival is the longest continually runing ethnic Festival in Santa Barbara County, and is hosted by Saint Barbara Greek Orthodox Church. This event is a great favorite of area locals and visitors who love Greek food and culture and enjoy celebrating with the members of Santa Barbara, as well as volunteering to help with the food service. As we arrived Vela, a church volunteer was greeting people in the Santa Barbara Greek bookstore booth and Minos & Lucas Athanassiadis were serving cold refreshments to thirsty visitors in the Taverna.

Everyone learns to Dance like a Greek

Bouzouki music filled the main stage where Greek dancers in authentic costumes welcomed guests to join them in a traditional Greek dance, as spectators sat along the edge of the dance floor, savoring Greek food and beverages, to watch the dancing. For such a warm day there was some lively dancing in progress.The menu included Souvlaki, Quarter Chicken, Mousaka, Spanakopita, Tiropita, Loukaniko, Greek Salad, Dolmates, Manestra, Tzatziki sauce, Kalamata Olives, Feta Cheese, Rolls and Baklava. A special Greek Pastry Booth was overflowing with all the unique sweets Greeks love.

Greek Wine & Greek Coffee were Favorites

Gift booths, the Taverna, Dessert and Greek coffee booths were serving outstanding Greek food and beverages prepared and served by volunteers with long waiting lines but no one seemed to mind and the ambiance was quite pleasant. Whole families were enjoying the Greek specialties together on the patio. From 96 year old grandmothers to tiny tots in the arms of their parents it was a fun afternoon under the Oak Park trees.

Booth sponsors for the 2019 event were Welch-Ryce-Haider Funeral Chapels, Jordano Foods & Pacific Beverage, Metson Marine Services, Inc. George & Sophie Fonti, Mesa Burger, Best Western Plus South Coast Inn, Stephens Greek Market & Grill, Federal Drug Company, Hroundas Family, Chubbies Hamburgers, Ahepa Mission Tanzania Wat3er Project, Andriana & Ernest Kolendrianos, William Poulis & Bell Pertsulakes who all did a great job supporting the 46th Greek Festival. Additional sponsors included MarBorg, The Tent Merchant, Inc, Yianni's Greek & American Deli, and Village Properties.

Saint Barbara Greek Orthodox Church is located at 1205 San Antonio Creek Road, Santa Barbara 92111. For information please visit www.Santabarbaraeventcenter.com

___________________________________________________________________

Voted Best Authentic Italian Restaurant in Santa Barbara by Italian Tourism LA!

Ca'Dario Ristorante

37 E. Victoria Street

Santa Barbara, California 93101

805-884-9419

cadariosb@gmail.com

http://www.cadario.net


2008
March 08 | April 08 | May 08 | June 08 | July 08 | August 08 | September 08 | October 08 | November 08 | December 08 | January 09 | February 09 | March 09 | April 09 | May 09 | June 09 | July 09 | August 09 | September 09 | October 09 | November 09 | December 09 | February 10 | January 10 | March 10 | March | April 10 | May 10 | June 10 | July 10 | August 10 | August 11 | September 10 | October 10 | November 10 | December 10 | January 11 | February 11 | March 11 | April 11 | May 11 | June 11 | July 11 | September 11 | October 11 | November 11 | December 11 | January 12 | February 12 | March 12 | April 12 | April | May 12 | June 12 | July 12 | August 12 | September 12 | October 12 | November 12 | December 12 | January 13 | February 13 | March 13 | April 13 | May 13 | June 13 | July 13 | August 13 | September 13 | October 13 | November 13 | November | December 13 | January 14 | February 14 | March 14 | April 14 | May 14 | June 14 | July 14 | August 14 | September 14 | October 14 | November 14 | December 14 | January 15 | February 15 | March 15 | April 13 | April 15 | May 15 | June 15 | July 15 | August 15 | September 15 | October 15 | November 15 | December 15 | January 16 | February 16 | March 16 | April 16 | May 16 | June 16 | July 16 | August 16 | September 16 | October 16 | January 17 | February 17 | November 16 | December 16 | March 17 | April 17 | May 17 | June 17 | July 17 | August 17 | September 17 | October 17 | November 17 | December 17 | January 18 | March 18 | February 18 | April 18 | May 18 | June 18 | July 18 | August 18 | September 18 | October 18 | November 18 | December 18 | January 19 | February 19 | March 19 | April 19 | May 19 | June 19 | July 19 | August 19 | October 19 | September 19 | November 19 | December 19 | January 20 | February 20 | March 20 | April 20 | May 20 | June 20 | July 20 | August 20 | September 20 | October 20 | November 20 | November 20 | December 20 | January 21 | February 21 | March 21 | April 21 | May 21 | June 21 | July 21 | August 21 | September 21 | October 21 | November 21 | January 22 | December 21 | February 22 | March 22 | April 22 | May 22 | June 22 | July 22 | August 22 | September 22 | October 22 | November 22 | December 22 | January 23 | February 23 | March 23 | April 23 | May 23 | June 23 | August 23 | September 23 | October 23 | November 23 | December 23 | January 24 | February 24 | February 08 | January 08

2007
December 07
| November 07 | October 07| September 07 | August 07 | July 07 | June 07 | May 07
April 07
| March 07 | February 07 | January 07

2006
December 06
| November 06 | October 06 | September 06 | August 06 | July 06 | June 06 | May 06
April 06
| March 06 | February 06 | July 06

2005
December 05
| November 05 | October 05 | September 05 | August 05 | July 05 | June 05

© 2008 Bonnie Carroll, All Rights Reserved