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Rosminah Brown
Rosminah Brown is a Santa Barbara native who types fast and eats slow. She once jumped in the Neptune Pool at Hearst’s Castle. She is still upset that JR’s BBQ closed. She is always seeking a perfect, singular, exquisite bite of food.
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44 contributionsFood for Thought: Fall 2026
Rosminah Brown reflects on Santa Barbara's fall season, trying new things and the meaning of sea change.
Grapes for Glioblastoma
Grapes for Glioblastoma helps patients and families with support from Kim and Andy Busch and Folded Hills wine sales.
CrossHatch Winery
CrossHatch Winery's Santa Barbara tasting room brings together small-batch wines, food and community events.
The Lion’s Tale
Fried Chicken Fridays at The Lion's Tale in Montecito pair Chef Adam Abrams' chicken with sides and cocktails.
Homemade Heritage
Find Homemade Heritage's sourdough breads and baked goods at its Santa Maria farmstand and Central Coast pop-ups.
Farmalogical’s Bone Broth
Farmalogical's bone broth brings Olly Lithgow's approach to everyday nourishment to Santa Barbara.
Bánh mì in Santa Barbara
A faded 1993 article sparks memories of the first bánh mì in Santa Barbara, served on weekends at Goleta’s Chung King restaurant. Decades later,…
From Dawn to Dusk: Exploring Drift’s Home Base and Beverages on State Street
Drift Hotel on State Street offers more than overnight stays, with Dawn serving coffee, bakery bites and daytime drinks, while Dusk brings cocktails and…
Ojai Mountain Farm
Ojai Mountain Farm brings Tony Yanow’s vision for sustainable, community-facing food to the historic downtown Arcade. The menu highlights regional ingredients, local spirits and…
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