Gourmet Getaway

Hidden finds for a dining day trip (or weekend) up the coast

Crowds pack Santa Barbara's most popular restaurants (especially on a three-day weekend), so when it comes to dining, look for these neighborhood favorites instead. East Beach...

TT Leftovers: August Edition

Highlights from another delicious month

The days are getting shorter, but summer isn't over yet: There's still plenty of time for icy cocktails, outdoor dining and and the farmers' market berries you only see for a short...

Classic Tables: Chez Jay

After 50 years, this old-school spot still has its charms

Most people go to Chez Jay for stiff drinks and a basket of roasted peanuts. But what many don't know is that this well-worn Santa Monica watering hole has been serving top-notch...

Packaged Deals

Three new choices for easy grab-and-go picnics

Even as summer winds down, there's still plenty of time for dining in the great outdoors. Here are some new offerings that make picnicking a breeze, whether you're headed to the...

No Longer Hidden

Josiah Citrin unveils a new low-key menu near the beach

Josiah Citrin isn't exactly slumming it at Santa Monica's new Caché restaurant, but his unfussy menu is a nice change of pace for the chef, who just celebrated 10 years at...

Fairfax or Bust

The Golden State hits the mark with burger fans and beer geeks

Who knew that the area around Canter's Deli would become a hotbed for artisanal food and drink? A year after Animal brought its stripped-down meat haven to the Fairfax...