No Greek Table Dancing

Petros Greek Restaurant

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

Santa Barbara’s Funk Zone

tourists wine tasting at Kunin Wines, Funk Zone, Santa Barbara, California, United States of America

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

Gracious Dining in Paso Robles

Thomas Hill Organics Market Bistro and Wine Bar

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

Westways Magazine Restaurants

Cafe Stella

I have been a little lax in my blogging for the last couple months and wanted to catch up with the restaurants I photograph for Westways Magazine. Le Café Stella, located here in Santa Barbara, was a real pleasure to visit, with its comfortable French bistro decor and delicious French-American comfort food. Owner Philippe Rousseau … Read more

Happy Hour at La Playa Azul Cafe

Happy Hour at Playa Azul Cafe, Santa Barbara

Happy Hour was recently inaugurated at the venerable La Playa Azul Café, located on Santa Barbara Street across from the Presidio State Historic Park in Santa Barbara and I was called on to produce the images used to announce this change. Like many Santa Barbarans, my wife and I have been going to Playa Azul … Read more

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