By Nancy D. Lackey Shaffer | Photos by Viktor Budnik
Rori Trovato still remembers the first time she feel in love with ice cream. It was as a child living in Long Beach, sitting on her grandparents’ back porch and...
By Nancy D. Lackey Shaffer
With plush seating and a swanky atmosphere, Rocks and Drams has always been a stylish spot to grab a drink. But it recently upped its cocktail game by consulting with renowned mixologist Pedro “Peter” Barriga.
“Peter...
By Tim Pompey | Photos by Viktor Budnik
Unique little food nooks filled with local character are getting harder to find. Guy Fieri made a name for himself on the Food Network by featuring these slices of Americana on his...
By Nancy D. Lackey Shaffer
For lovers of gourmet food, fine wine, craft beer and creative cocktails, there’s no lack of options in Ventura County. Wonderful restaurants, wineries, breweries and bars abound, with plenty of everything to tempt even the...
By Madeline Nathaus | Photos by Viktor Budnik
The highly anticipated Santa Paula Craft House officially opened for business June 1, and the team said they hope the new restaurant is a place Santa Paula can be proud of with...
By Alex Wilson | Photos by Viktor Budnik
Tony’s Pizzaria in Downtown Ventura has been a local institution since Johnny “Tony” Barrios established the restaurant in 1959.
Barrios had Ventura roots growing deep, stretching back to Chumash ancestors as well...
Dog, as most English speakers know, is God spelled backward, a connection that most dog-lovers will tell you is no coincidence.
Dogs, as most dog-lovers know, are perhaps the most loyal companions that roam the Earth. Again, no coincidence.
And while...
by Nancy D. Lackey Shaffer
This is, without question, a very different kind of holiday season. Many of us won’t be traveling or hosting visitors, and any gatherings in which we might be participating are likely to take place outside...
By Emily Chavez
Winter at home this year is warmed up with boozy bakes. Whether you plan to serve these on your own table or make care packages for your loved ones to enjoy in their own homes, these recipes...
Fire up the grill for easy and delicious dining al fresco.
By Emily Chavez | Photo by Luis Chavez
Slowing down, lighting up the grill and focusing on the task at hand in the warm summer air affords time to refocus...
