Discover authentic Spanish cuisine at Loquita Santa Barbara with a revamped menu thanks to the new executive chef

New Chef, Cristian Granada, takes the helm at legendary Michelin-recommended Loquita – the authentic Spanish restaurant in Santa Barbara’s Funk Zone – to refresh the menu at the 10-year-old award-winning establishment. From Colombia, Chef Cristian honed his skills at Susheria and several Michelin star restaurants in Washington, DC, as well as spending time in Madrid. He is responsible for revamping 80% of the menu. Blocks … Continue reading Discover authentic Spanish cuisine at Loquita Santa Barbara with a revamped menu thanks to the new executive chef

Find Your Summertime Oasis

The recent heat wave in the usually mild month of April portends sweltering weather come late summer. It got me thinking about a contingency plan should the mercury reach the triple digits. An evacuation drill was in order. The safety bunker would need to be someplace reachable within a couple of hours’ drive lest we risk some kind of vehicular breakdown under the scorching sun, … Continue reading Find Your Summertime Oasis