Santa Barbara & the Central Coast: California's Riviera - Softcover

Hill, Kathleen Thompson; Hill, Gerald

9780762728107: Santa Barbara & the Central Coast: California's Riviera

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0762728108 ISBN 13: 9780762728107

Publisher: skirt!, 2004

This food and wine lover's travel guide takes readers up to and through the front door of the most interesting restaurants, wineries, shops, and lodgings in Santa Barbara and the Central Coast. Through detailed walking and driving tours, this book covers the stretch of California's central coast from San Simeon to Ventura, as well as all the significant beaches and parks along Highways 1 and 101. Included are recipes from the region's most renowned chefs.

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Review:

"The book is noted on the cover as a 'food and wine lover's guide' and it delivers. The tone is personal but informative, and the authors recommend specific wines to try and menu items to order." --"Daily Herald" (Chicago)

From the Back Cover:

This gem of a guide takes you up to and through the front door of the most interesting restaurants and wineries as well as the most intriguing shops and lodgings in Santa Barbara and the Central Coast, including Santa Ynez. You'll discover where the locals go, where to find real bargains, and where to splurge magnificently. You'll also meet the people who live, labor, cultivate, and cook in this area of rich culinary tradition.
Find inside: vineyards both large and small; recipes from the kitchens of some of the best regional chefs; fine dining for every pocket; little-known hangouts; fun and unusual boutiques; annual events and festivals.

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