Posted by Chuck Place on May 9, 2013 · Leave a Comment
Exuberant Brazilian jazz washes over me as I enter a restaurant of plum and sea green walls, dotted with brilliant paintings of tropical scenes. Purple tablecloths continue the assault on my senses and I soon found that the food was as vibrant as the décor at Moqueca Brazilian Restaurant in Channel Islands Harbor. Exotic scents … Read more
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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 November 25, 2012 · Leave a Comment
It was really hot! Too hot to eat. Even the oak trees seemed to be wilting. Set in a valley ringed with mountains, Ojai, California, can get like that in late summer. I was photographing a restaurant review of Osteria Monte Grappa for Westways Magazine and quickly forgot the heat as a colorful plate of … 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 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 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 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 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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