All About Food. And Wine.

A purist foodie’s haven, tucked away in a Santa Paula industrial park, Hozy’s Grill quietly serves up the county’s most unique dining experience.

Oh, for the love of Cheeses!

A religious experience downtown: Ventura’s pungent paradise of fromage.

The Cut

Tequila Tales

Forget about shot glasses and margarita mix, fine tequila is a sipping spirit. Here, we travel to the source: the birthplace of Mexico’s national drink.

Casa Pacifica Wine & Food Festival, CSUCI, Camarillo

Photos by Susan Burgos and Alex Neumann Photography

A Cut Above

Apparently, every knife has a purpose and no purpose. And one knife in the hands of a skilled cook can serve every purpose. Here are a few knives that are certain to suit one or all of your culinary needs.

The Chef Behind the "C"

Locally grown chef Nic Manocchio puts Ventura County's culinary resources to work.