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Holiday Magic at Lewis & Clark
Article by Collin McShirley | Photography by Provided Every year, Lewis & Clark transforms into a sparkling wonderland. You feel you’ve been transported to a charming European village. It’s one of those places that makes you slow down and take in every twinkle, every detail of holiday beauty. The store has been a part of Santa Barbara since 1981, when mother and daughter team Elizabeth and Lisa founded it. Over the past four decades, it has grown into one of Central California’s most unique...
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From Hunger to Health
Article by Meaghan Clark Tiernan The Food Bank of Santa Barbara County is on a mission to end hunger, but with federal budget cuts and a dwindling job market, those in need of their services are only expected to increase. The statistics are staggering: The Food Bank already serves one in every three Santa Barbara County community members, and Santa Barbara County currently has the second highest poverty rate in the state. “We believe that our neighbors deserve access to healthy food,” says...
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Bedeck The Halls
Classic food and stiff drinks at Joe's Cafe. Egg rolls and extra dirty martinis at Pickle Room. 'Tis the season. Article by Samantha Durbin | Photography by Josh Gruetzmacher Opposite: Allaura is wearing Richard Tyler Couture green gown, vintage chandelier earrings/Maria Ferra black earrings. Nicole is wearing Naeem Khan Ria Zee beaded fringe cocktail dress, Jimmy Choo heels, vintage deco earrings, crystal cocktail ring. Allaura is wearing Ali Rahimi for Mon Atelier red coat, Le Superbe...
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A Surf & Turf New Years Eve Feast
Chef John of Creative Services Catering's NYE menu Article by Samantha Durbin, Chef John | Photography by Emmy Pickett Lobster. Steak. Shrimp. Friends. Family. Wine. Celebrate the year's end al fresco with life's greatest joys. This Surf & Turf New Year's Eve menu was inspired by a private family dinner served by Chef John of Creative Services Catering. His event space, Bungalow 626, is a historic Craftsman bungalow in downtown Santa Barbara ideal for intimate gatherings. Roasted Rainbow...
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