Smoked Turkey Sandwiches at Eye on I–Lompoc

Eye on I opened in 2020, originally an offshoot of Jeff and Janet Olsson’s Industrial Eats in Buellton, with Heather Hovey managing the space. When Jeff Olsson passed in late 2023, the casual eatery was fully acquired by Hovey.

Now, Hovey has honed her menu to offer wood-fired oven pizzas and “not pizzas.” Among the non-pizza options is a signature sandwich: smoked turkey with basil mayonnaise, baby arugula and roasted red peppers served on ciabatta bread. She acquires whole turkeys to be broken down, which undergo a 10-day cure, then are smoked weekly in-house with applewood, resulting in a flavorful sandwich with a devoted following. Paired with her exceptional housemade pickles, Eye on I offers a small space packed with vibrant creative personality and local art.

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