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July 11, 19 & 26
Cinema e Vino Paradiso presents private wine tastings, Tuscan-style dinners and classic films beneath the stars at select Central Coast wineries. Seating is picnic-style and guests are encouraged to bring their own blankets or lawn chairs. (Table seating, chairs and blankets will be provided.) Films and wineries this month: July 11, Gainey Vineyard and "Some Like it Hot," starring Marilyn Monroe; July 19, Cass Winery and "Duck Soup," starring the Marx Bros.; July 26, Meridian Winery and "Grease," starring Olivia Newton-John and John Travolta. Films screen as soon as night falls. $75 per person, $65 for wine club members. For more information, please visit www.cinemaevino.com.
July 30-August 3
Old Spanish Days Fiesta, Santa Barbara's signature event, sees tens of thousands of visitors reveling throughout the city for five days. The culinary highlight is El Mercado de la Guerra---a colorful Mexican market that takes place daily in the open air of De la Guerra Plaza. Also of note this year, the Old Spanish Days Wine Tasting held at the Sunken Gardens on Saturday, July 12. A special tasting of reserve wines and a cooking demonstration will take place from 2 p.m.-4 p.m., with the main wine tasting from 4 p.m.-7 p.m., featuring 40 wineries, food from Elements and live music. Tickets cost $60 per person, $70 the day of the event.
August 3
Chef Andy Brooks presents cooking classes as his restaurant Brooks in Ventura. This class includes a three-course lunch with wine, instruction, recipes and techniques to take home. Featured dishes will be salad with orange poppy seed dressing, shaved Pecorino and candied pecans; grilled marinated pork chop with cucumber tomato relish and green chili cous cous; and butterscotch pudding with chocolate syrup. The event starts at 11:30 a.m. and costs $85. Class size is limited. For reservations, please call 805-652-7070. Brooks, 545 E. Thompson Blvd., Ventura, CA 93001, 805-652-7070.
Ongoing
Fresh seafood right off the boat. Fruits and vegetables from nearby farms. Artisan cheeses paired with local wines. A unique new culinary program gives participants an opportunity to explore the bounty of Santa Barbara under the guidance of regional expert Laurence Hauben, the leader of Slow Food Santa Barbara, who partners with local vineyards and chefs to create a comprehensive culinary experience. Hauben and her partners (including Roblar Winery and Chef Josh Brown of bouchon and Seagrass Restaurant) offer a variety of programs. For details call 805-259-7229 or visit www.marketforays.com.
Ongoing
Every month, C'est Cheese–Santa Barbara’s favorite place to shop for cheese and assorted goodies–hosts a Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday evening cheese tasting. A selection of five cheeses from different countries or regions is paired with appropriate wines, although proprietors Michael and Kathryn Graham have been know to mix it up, pairing chocolate and wine, honey and cheese or even fondue and raclette. Tastings are usually during the third week of the month. Call for details. C’est Cheese, 825 Santa Barbara St., Santa Barbara, 805-965-0318.
Ongoing
On the first Saturday of every month from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Global Gardens, an organic family ranch in Los Olivos, will offer tastings of new items from their kitchen and gardens, along with recipes and educational discussions about extra virgin olive oil and their latest fruit vinegars. Call ahead for groups of eight or more. Global Gardens, 2477 Alamo Pintado Ave., Los Olivos, 800-307-0447.
Wednesdays
Cava Restaurant & Bar now offers “Fiesta Paella”—a three-course Spanish dinner with live Flamenco music—every Wednesday night. Cava Restaurant & Bar, 1212 Coast Village Rd., Santa Barbara, 805-969-8500.
Wednesdays
Wine Teaser Wednesday at Los Olivos Wine Merchant & Café has become one of the area’s most popular culinary events. Owners Sam and Shawnda Marmorstein invite the public to tease their palates with tastes of five select wines paired with Chef Nat Ely’s wine-friendly hors d’oeuvres. Cost is just $15 per person ($10 for Wine Club members). Los Olivos Café & Wine Merchant, 2879 Grand Avenue, Los Olivos, 888-946-3748.
Thursdays
Thursday evenings are sing-along time at Fess Parker’s Wine Country Inn & Spa. The public is invited to join Fess and his wife, Marcy, from 9 p.m.-10:30 p.m. in the Lobby Lounge. No cover charge. Dinner service and music begin at 5:30 p.m. Fess Parker’s Wine Country Inn, 2860 Grand Ave., Los Olivos, CA 93463, 805-688-7788.
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