The Grapes of Shangri-La

Two decades after a disease decimated the region’s vineyards, a growing cadre of winemakers is again asking the question, “Can the Ojai Valley become a world-class wine growing spot?”

Appellation: Oak View

Casa Pacifica Angels Wine & Food Festival

Cal State University Channel Islands, Camarillo

Romance al Fresco

Between oak trees and vines of robust, masculine red wine grapes, a table is set for two

Beyond the Buzz

Offering more than a quick caffeine fix, the local coffee house is a social institution—and the increasingly rare site of interpersonal communication in an online world

Take it from the Toques

Local chefs dish on their favorite summer ingredient