Summer Road Trip Round Up

First Stop: Helena Avenue Bakery

Every good road trip starts with a locally roasted coffee. While you’re there, dig into an instagram-worthy pastry & load up your picnic basket all in one stop. Hungry for more? Try these locally sourced breakfast favorites: Farmer’s Market Toast: eggplant spread, roasted tomatoes, marcona almonds, lemon thyme, Organic Bianco Tomato Soup, Gigante Bean Salad: sungold tomatoes, sweet peppers, castelvetrano olives, sheep’s milk feta. BROWSE THE MENU

Second Stop: SB Wine Collective

Don’t forget a stop next door for a crushable bottle of vino to enjoy with your ocean view. We’re stuffing our beach bags with summer time wine from Entity of Delight (Skin Macerated Pinot Gris anyone?) and our own Notary Public Albariño! Rolling through on a Wednesday? Join us for Trivia Night at 6pm to test your knowledge and get the best of our summer wine specials. WINE SELECTION

Third Stop: Lucky Penny

It’s a Brews, Buds & Frozen cocktails summer. When hunger calls, make a quick stop for the city’s best ‘za and cool off with a frosty cocktail or mocktail while you wait! Open and ready to serve your summer party needs every day of the week. NOW ON DOORDASH

Fourth Stop: La Paloma Cafe

Time for a pit stop! Take a long summer lunch like a true Santa Barbara local. Bring friends and share the can’t-miss summer staple, our Pork Shoulder Carnitas {comal roasted tomatillo, salsa macha peanut sauce, black beans, cotija & fresh tortillas} The La Paloma bar is excited to be open ALL DAY Wednesday through Sunday. MAKE A RESERVATION

Fifth Stop: The Lark

Save room to savor the best of the season’s peak produce, hand selected from local proprietors. Try our newest seasonal favorites: Butter Leaf Lettuce Salad {Regier farms peaches, toasted hazelnuts, sonoma vella dry jack cheese, stone fruit vinaigrette, chervil}, Hand Cut Pappardelle Pasta {Her produce summer squash, soft poached egg, garlic breadcrumbs, pecorino romano, squash blossoms}, Post Oak Smoked Duroc Pork Ribs {Austin texas bbq gastrique, bourbon pickled jalapeno, fennel slaw, chives}. BOOK A TABLE.

SPECIAL TRIP: Fiesta at Loquita

Friday, Augut 2nd

We’re celebrating 100 years of Old Spanish Days! Make the most of summer memories with live flamenco performances, menu specials (including patatas bravas, bocadillo de cerdo and de verduras, churros, panna cotta, and pollo paella), all-you-can-drink sangria, complimentary Vandagandr gin and LALO tequila tastings, and dance-inducing tunes from DJ A Smooth Exchange. TICKETS HERE.