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Author: Liz Dodder

Liz Dodder is a drinker, eater and traveler who has eaten five kinds of foie gras in one day. She’s also a blogger, writer, photographer, recipe developer, web designer, social media maven and Certified Specialist of Wine (CSW). CaliCoastWineCountry.com

Rhubarb Upside Down Cake with Blood Orange Semifreddo and Pistachio Tuile on a white plate at Bouchon.

Rhubarb Upside Down Cake with Blood Orange Semifreddo and Pistachio Tuile at Bouchon

Interior designed by Los Olivos local Heather Saarloos.

Local Quail with Leeks and Ginger Soy Pomegranate Sauce at The Gathering Table

Longtime valley resident Chef Budi Kazali on the patio of The Gathering Table in Solvang.

Budi’s Back!

Chicken tagine from Terra Restaurant at the Steward Hotel.

Moroccan Roasted Chicken and Chickpeas at Terra Restaurant at the Steward Hotel

Pad Man Thet (Wok-Fried Sweet Potato) at Na Na Thai

Pad Man Thet (Wok-Fried Sweet Potato) at Na Na Thai

Halibut Crudo at Gala

Local Halibut Crudo with Leche de Tigre at Gala

Passion Fruit Pavlova at Bettina.

Passion Fruit Pavlova at Bettina

Braised Short Rib with Vegetables at Sear Steakhouse.

Braised Short Rib with Vegetables at Sear Steakhouse

Presqu’ile’s Mezze Picnic

Presqu’ile’s Mezze Picnic

Ojai Hive & Honey at Barbareño

Ojai Hive & Honey at Barbareño

Cast-Iron Seared Fish Sandwich at Little Dom’s Seafood

Cast-Iron Seared Fish Sandwich at Little Dom’s Seafood

Shakshuka at Field + Fort’s Feast

Shakshuka at Field + Fort’s Feast