Posted by Chuck Place on January 3, 2013 · Leave a Comment
Mix Santa Barbara’s traditional Mediterranean-style architecture of light stucco, red tile roof, big fountain and palm trees with a glitzy, big city interior and you have the new Cielito Restaurant at the back of historic La Arcada Plaza. The place is stunning. Chef Ramon Velazquez has produced a range of dishes that reflect Mexican and … Read more
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Posted by Chuck Place on October 20, 2012 · Leave a Comment
My wife and I recently had friends and relatives visiting from Chicago. In addition to dragging them all around Santa Barbara, we took them to Ojai and then the Santa Ynez Valley. In each location, we ate in one, or more, of our favorite restaurants and finished the week with dinner at Tupelo Junction, located … Read more
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Posted by Chuck Place on October 18, 2012 · Leave a Comment
Art needs a home, an area where studio space, and even gallery space, is reasonably priced and artists can congregate. In Santa Barbara, that area is known as the Funk Zone. A mix of old buildings, hidden just inland of Santa Barbara’s famous beachfront, provide large spaces at cheap prices. Change is inevitable, and with … Read more
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Posted by Chuck Place on June 10, 2012 · Leave a Comment
When my wife and I visit Ventura, if we are not going to make a quick sandwich stop in between antique shops, we often choose one of Ventura’s growing list of great restaurants. Recently, I photographed Café Fiore and their rustic Italian cuisine for Westways Magazine. This restaurant definitely belongs on our list. I grew … Read more
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Posted by Chuck Place on May 6, 2012 · Leave a Comment
Many years ago, my wife and I visited a Greek restaurant here in Santa Barbara and were amazed to find the owner dancing around the center of the restaurant with a table in his mouth. I can’t remember what the food was like, but I was quite impressed with the man’s dental work. I suspected … Read more
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Posted by Chuck Place on March 21, 2012 · Leave a Comment
Few people think of Santa Barbara and funk zone in the same thought, but as Santa Barbara’s industrial area continues to disappear, the “Funk Zone” becomes more obvious. Unlike most coastal tourist destinations, the city’s industrial yards and storage areas have always been located down near the beachfront. With a mix of old brick structures … Read more
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Posted by Chuck Place on March 11, 2012 · Leave a Comment
During the last decade or so, Paso Robles has undergone a major transformation. It started with the introduction of wineries to the area and is now manifesting itself in a variety of great restaurants. I recently photographed Thomas Hill Organics Market Bistro and Wine Bar for Westways Magazine. Long title—great restaurant. All ingredients are locally … Read more
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Posted by Chuck Place on January 15, 2012 · 8 Comments
All photographers love book projects! I know that’s a rather sweeping statement, but I have never heard of any pro turning down a book assignment. It’s the opportunity to immerse yourself in a subject, to really cover an area or topic and not just skim the surface. And there is no denying that receiving your … Read more
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Posted by Chuck Place on June 10, 2011 · Leave a Comment
The first thing that struck me as I walked through the doors of Feast Bistro was the deep red color of the interior. The second was the wonderful aroma of clams and mussels in a garlic cream sauce. As far as I am concerned, even cardboard would be tasty with garlic cream sauce. I knew … Read more
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Posted by Chuck Place on April 29, 2011 · Leave a Comment
It’s always a pleasure to find that the quality of cooking and the price of food at a restaurant don’t always correlate with each other. A recent assignment for Westways Magazine proved the point. The Savoy Cafe and Deli, an institution in Santa Barbara, recently reopened after being closed for remodeling. It’s warm and inviting … Read more
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