ocal fisherman Steve Escobar helped me harvest ocean water for homemade sea salt. After boiling away the water, we even added a smoky twist by using a wood-fired oven. The result? Delicious smoked salt with a hint of red oak flavor!
Seafood
Local Red Rock Crab Salad with Shaved Fennel and Avocado Vinaigrette
Standing above the harbor one recent chilly morning, watching the sunrise painting the local mountains in pastel hues, I spied two fishing boats heading out to sea. I could hear…
Diving for California Gold
Urchin diver Stephanie Mutz searches the depths off Santa Barbara’s coast for prized sea urchins, yielding the freshest uni available. Her work highlights the local seafood industry’s effort to bring sustainable, high-quality products directly to consumers.
California Spiny Lobster Roll
It might be hard to compare the California spiny lobster with the ubiquitously popular Maine lobster, but locally we know that our lobster is utterly divine. Ours lack the large…
Cast-Iron Seared Fish Sandwich at Little Dom’s Seafood
Winter’s Don’t-Miss Dish This airy seafood tavern sits in the middle of Carpinteria’s main street, just blocks from the beach (in the old Sly’s location). It’s warmly reassuring to those…