Santa Barbara Magazine

Nov 20, 2024 | sbmag.com | Joan Tapper

From cultural exchange to shopping for gifts, local bookstores are alive with possibilities Written by Joan TapperPhotographs by Sara PrinceFrom talks by authors to art exhibits and other community events, bookstores are more than the sum of their wares. And with the holidays coming, books make great gifts.

Nov 20, 2024 | sbmag.com | Jennifer Kramer

Alice Waters Returns to Santa Barbara With Her Sustainability Movement Written by Jennifer Blaise KramerPhotographs by Sara PrinceAlice Waters has been spending significant time in Santa Barbara. It’s not just for the sunshine; it’s a full-circle moment for the chef to be visiting restaurants and ranches on the American Riviera, where she started her academic career at UCSB before transferring to Berkeley.

Oct 2, 2024 | sbmag.com | Caitlin White

Great barbecue is on the menu Written by Caitlin WhitePRIEDITE BARBECUE People stand in line for hours at one of the most in-demand barbecue spots of the year, which infuses a little Texan flavor into brisket, ribs, house-made ranchero sausage, tri-tip, and pork shoulder. Taqueria staples like fresh, handmade tortillas, rice, and pinquito beans are added to the plate. Grill master Nicholas Priedite whips up barbecue every Saturday and adds a burger menu on Sundays.

Oct 2, 2024 | sbmag.com | Jessica Ritz

Written by Jessica RitzPhotographs by Meg Sandu“I’ve always had an affinity for Santa Barbara,” says Judy Cottingham Sieber. So bringing EMILY JOUBERT HOME & GARDEN to Montecito was an opportunity for her to share the essence of her beloved Bay Area emporiums while exploring her connection to this part of the Golden State.

Oct 2, 2024 | sbmag.com | Jessica Ritz

Is the Upper Village of Montecito our new design district? Written by Jessica RitzPhotographs by Zach and Dune, Jessica SampleWhen WILLIAM LAMAN opened his eponymous shop offering home accessories, garden wares, and antiques sourced during regular buying trips to Europe, “we brought in things we liked that we thought would be interesting and appropriate for the area,” he says. Three decades later this approach still connects with his clientele. 1496 E.