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Publisher

Rob Bilson

Rob Bilson is co-publisher of Edible Santa Barbara. He enjoys developing recipes and sharing the stories of the people, places and flavors that define Santa Barbara County's vibrant food community.

Stories

2 contributions

You Belong Here: Let Me Count the Ways

Belonging is a universal feeling we all seek, and in Santa Barbara, it's easy to find. Whether through a peaceful moment by the ocean,…

Recipes

4 contributions

Photography

45 images
Small bowl of ice cream drizzled with olive oil.
Fried chicken, sides, and a delicious cocktail at Lions Tale.
Photo: Rob Bilson
Martini glass with a lemon twist against a red background.
Photo: Rob Bilson
Tall glass with a cucumber slice against the side and a celery salt rim.
Photo: Rob Bilson
Bloody Mia on a small blue mosaic patterned dish.
Photo: Rob Bilson
Cocktail coupe with an orange peel garnish against a stark diagonal-divided background.
Photo: Rob Bilson
Hand holding a spoon of green garlic confit with the garlic oil streaming into a waiting mason jar below.
Photo: Rob Bilson
A bowl of fresh strawberries, a bowl of sour cream, and a bowl of brown sugar with a hand holding a strawberry ready to dip.
Photo: Rob Bilson
Lane Tanner raises a toast.
Lane Tanner, the year is 2025. Photo: Rob Bilson
The Old Man Returns in a Nick and Norah glass with a cherry balanced on a toothpick suspended above the drink.
Photo: Rob Bilson
Two plates of Murgh Tikka set against a lineup of wine bottles in the background.
‘Murgh’ Tikka on the tasting menu. Photo: Rob Bilson
Server pouring a glass of wine while a charcuterie board is visible in the background.
An intimate wine tasting, charcuterie board included. Photo: Rob Bilson