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 September 9, 2012 · Leave a Comment
For those of us that were able to overlook the sometimes outrageous comments made by chef Patrick at the Side Street Café in Los Olivos, the closing of Side Street was a sad day. The food was excellent and the shady backyard dining area was cool on a hot Santa Ynez Valley day. The location … 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 December 4, 2011 · Leave a Comment
A few months ago, I had the pleasure of spending the day with professional chef Mary Jane Curry. Mary Jane works as a personal chef and although we had never met before, she is the type of person that makes you feel like an old friend right from the start. We began by picking ingredients … Read more
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