A year ago, D.K. wrote about Treasure Beach. At the time it was a combination dress shop and cafe, which seemed to close as quickly as it opened. Perhaps recognizing the concept wasn't taking hold, it re-opened recently, and has...
Posted in The Ojai Post on February 7, 2010 10:12 AM
An email from Susan Kapadia, former chef and owner of World Flavor Café, revealed that she sold her business to Stefano and Tammi Bernardi, who have served as long-time co-owners of Via Vai and Pane E Vino in Montecito. Stefano...
Posted in The Ojai Post on October 15, 2009 09:05 AM
When Hakane opened their doors recently, I wondered why our little town needed another sushi joint. Bill and I finally went last night, and now I know why. Hakane has a different vibe than Sakura. It’s not as casual and...
Posted in The Ojai Post on May 16, 2009 03:41 PM
Right here in our own backyard, we have two great wineries with tasting rooms open to the public: Casa Barranca and Old Creek Ranch (have you been?). Casa Barranca specializes in organic wine, and Old Creek has some wonderful Mediterranean...
Posted in The Ojai Post on February 18, 2009 03:12 PM
Has anyone tried the new World Flavor Café? I am hearing mixed reviews about the limited menu, prices and service, but there's more to it. My husband and I tried it and found that while they are a new establishment...
Posted in The Ojai Post on October 12, 2008 11:55 AM
I'm not much of a coffee drinker, which absolutely puts me in the minority here in Ojai. Even in the heat of summer, Ojaians love their coffee. Or do they just love the social aspects of coffee; the see-and-be-seen draw...
Posted in The Ojai Post on July 13, 2008 03:29 PM
My “big girl” drink of choice is the Hendrick’s gin martini with two meaty olives. Hendrick’s is heavy on coriander and juniper as is typical of a fine gin, and infusions of cucumber and rose petal give it a unique...
Posted in The Ojai Post on April 30, 2008 09:22 AM
With so much talk of enlightenment lately, I thought I would enlighten the good readers of the Ojai Post about Ojai’s best kept secret: Regal’s is now doing wine dinners. I went to the Bell Wine Cellars Dinner last night,...
Posted in The Ojai Post on February 20, 2008 04:13 PM
I was practically inconsolable when Joe said he had sold Pangea to become a dental hygienist (I'm not making this up). When The Village Jester opened in its place, I was skeptical. After all, Bill and I were accustomed to...
Posted in The Ojai Post on December 8, 2007 10:34 AM
File this one under "food," or "music," but the combination is well worth it. Last week Bill and I were looking to mix-up our Friday date-night routine and ended up at Farmer and the Cook. We heard their pizza was...
Posted in The Ojai Post on August 30, 2007 12:53 PM
This post is all over the place, but it's been a typical week in Ojai where I run into all sorts of interesting people and great food. I found the perfect sandwich, enjoyed a great evening of side-splitting laughter and...
Posted in The Ojai Post on July 22, 2007 07:55 AM
Feast Bistro’s new summer menu is out and it is tasty. We tried the Asian Appetizer with summer rolls, spicy sesame noodles and grilled shrimp – really fresh and flavorful. Chef Susan also created a cioppino, but with an Ojai...
Posted in The Ojai Post on July 1, 2007 10:19 AM
Have you ever gone on a progressive dining adventure? The VC Reporter's 2007 Dining Guide is now on newsstands, and on page 18, you can read about the course-by-course progressive dine around Bill and I went on recently in downtown...
Posted in The Ojai Post on April 20, 2007 06:08 PM
Did you see this month's issue of Sunset magazine? There is a lengthy article about Ojai's locally grown food (interesting given Subway-gate), celebrating local growers, chefs and restaurants. One of my favorite spots, Feast Bistro, gets a mention, along with...
Posted in The Ojai Post on April 10, 2007 10:09 AM
For those who want to share Ojai’s bounty with friends and relatives who can’t be here for the holidays, why not create the perfect Ojai foodie gift basket and ship it on to them? Here are a few ideas: Rains...
Posted in The Ojai Post on December 2, 2006 06:01 PM
Mario poured a red wine flight for my husband, Bill, and I at Movino on Friday night while he told us he will be cooking at the new Iron Pan on Thursday and Saturday nights. We know Mario’s cooking well,...
Posted in The Ojai Post on November 12, 2006 02:48 PM
I've been eating out too much. I think there is some subconscious thing going on with me now that we are settling into fall. You know how bears gorge themselves before they go into hibernation and eat the heads off...
Posted in The Ojai Post on October 1, 2006 06:27 PM
Starr Market has little itty bitty fresh Key Limes in their produce section, so I thought I would share that tidbit in addition to my husband's recipe for Key Lime Pie - it's super easy and perfect for summer....
Posted in The Ojai Post on August 6, 2006 07:29 PM
From Finding Ojai, a new column that follows the food and beverage scene in Ojai, occuring on a semi-irregular basis (that is, whenever the author gets around to it). All this recent talk about cleansing and fasting has got me...
Posted in The Ojai Post on July 23, 2006 12:43 PM