Larry,
Absolutely there are great places in SantaBarbara. My easy favorite is The
Wine Cask, on Anacapa St. Great food, very professional, not too formal, and
a stunning wine list. They also have a small bistro attached, Intermezzo, for
lighter fare. And Their wine shop is best in SantaBarbara. Great people there.
Another, bit simpler more bistro like, is Cuvee, just of State St in the
downtown area. Same owners as WineCask, smaller wine list, bit more casual and
bit less expensive.
TomHill
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Larry D. wrote:
|> I enjoy flying into Santa Barbara airport, but once I rent a car,
|> where is a good place/district for a professionally served luncheon?
|> I tried State Street above the pier, but it's a little too touristy
|> and the cuisine lacks the touch of a real chef. Surely there are
|> restaurants available that employ trained staff and a culinary master
|> chef. Any pointers?
|>
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