http://sb.city2.org en-us 40 Feed: Local Health Bringing someone new here rejuvenates my own fondness for the restaurant. Tonight’s newbie was Alyssa. I sense that she gets down on living in Santa Barbara. By that, I mean *living*, finding vibrancy and all that. Anytime I bump into her around town, she’s flying off to somewhere else the next day. But tonight was the [...] http://gutfud.com/?p=505 Fri, 06 Aug 2010 15:58:58 -0000 Does anyone remember the “secret” restaurant in the Calle Real shopping center that was a French deli during the daytime, and at night became a wonderful little Korean restaurant, with a sweet grandmother patiently cooking and chopping all sorts of fragrant kimchi, soups, short ribs and plates of banchan? It was sometime in the late [...] http://gutfud.com/?p=497 Thu, 05 Aug 2010 14:02:16 -0000 This is the best restaurant in town for diners with any multitude of dietary restrictions. But that does not mean the menu is drab and limited. And that does not mean you must have a multitude of dietary restrictions in order to eat here happily. The menu identifies which items are vegetarian, vegan, egg free, [...] http://gutfud.com/?p=508 Tue, 03 Aug 2010 04:02:15 -0000 On Fridays, Whole Foods in Santa Barbara has a pizza deal. Buy 2 pizzas at regular price, and a third pizza of equal or lesser value is free. We were hungry, and planned a quiet night in watching videos. What better meal to hunker down on the sofa with than some yummy pizza. The pizzas ordered were ham [...] http://gutfud.com/?p=506 Sat, 31 Jul 2010 06:05:47 -0000 Our desire to come here was driven more by our hunger than our desire for another cocktail. What are we on, a pub crawl? No. Sabrina had planted the seed when she thought Coast had $2 tacos on Tuesdays. At the time I thought she was confusing it with Sharkeez’s tacos on Tuesdays (no thanks). But [...] http://gutfud.com/?p=498 Fri, 30 Jul 2010 14:08:45 -0000 It’s Brad’s leaving-do, he’s off to live in Hong Kong. As one of his last adventures, a bunch of us met up at the Marquee for some happy hour drinks. I won’t get into the details. Kevin made a dealer’s choice request and was served a sweet cocktail called the Marquita. It involved cinnamon, pineapple and lime, [...] http://gutfud.com/?p=499 Fri, 30 Jul 2010 12:33:33 -0000 I first set foot in Sly’s when I joined some friends on a quest of good cocktails, and not only did we find them, but we also stayed for the food. Sly’s pedigree includes Lucky’s for upper-end steak and seafood, but that should not turn off an average diner with an average sized pocketbook from exploring [...] http://gutfud.com/?p=504 Mon, 26 Jul 2010 15:29:06 -0000 This is a place I tried to eat at last year, but we couldn’t get our acts together Sunday morning, and by the time we did the queue for dining was too long. This year we were better prepared. The queue this time was only 20 minutes, but also, we arrived with adequate time for [...] http://gutfud.com/?p=509 Mon, 26 Jul 2010 05:59:29 -0000 It is possible to teach an old dog new tricks. Since first checking this place out in 2007, I’ve figured out that getting dumplings successfully off the menu and into my mouth comes in one of two options. 1. Eat in, during off hours, but not too late when many dumplings might already be sold out. 2. Phone [...] http://gutfud.com/?p=502 Sun, 25 Jul 2010 15:15:36 -0000 Solid 4 stars for food, price, late open hours, and the extra star for really nice people working there. My exceptional situation was seeking Korean food after 10 pm. Most other places around Convoy had closed. Props to Do Re Mi for the longer hours. Props for endless banchan, about a dozen different dishes, with people asking [...] http://gutfud.com/?p=501 Sat, 24 Jul 2010 15:11:49 -0000 With only a recommendation that I check out a speakeasy in the gaslamp but without knowing the name, I almost ended up at another bar. But once I knew the name and conducted my due diligence, I found Noble Experiment and immediately felt this would be the place where the cocktail was king. Booking my spot [...] http://gutfud.com/?p=503 Sat, 24 Jul 2010 14:17:08 -0000 Any dining spot that adds something unique to the area gets my vote, and Mac’s British style fish and chips fits that. And by British, I mean specifically with a Scottish flair. The chips are as close to British chips as ever I’ve tasted. Thick-cut, soft inside, and about 30% of them soggy outside as well. Really, [...] http://gutfud.com/?p=500 Mon, 19 Jul 2010 15:06:18 -0000 I’ve gone to England. I didn’t think the food was bad when I lived there a decade ago, but now it’s amazing. So much good stuff. The continental influence has been good! http://gutfud.com/?p=469 Fri, 09 Jul 2010 00:55:19 -0000 Fish and chips were a fast and moderately cheap meal option during my poor student days. We even worked out a system of cruising by the chippie in Kew near closing time, when they would sometimes add another fillet into the takeaway packet for free. We’d walk over to the park, sit on the [...] http://gutfud.com/?p=487 Fri, 02 Jul 2010 00:43:34 -0000 For spending nearly four years at Kew, I rarely ate at the Orangery, not with the student wages. Coming back for a holiday is different, because now I’m a tourist. We met up with some old friends who’re still working at the Gardens and Greg treated us to coffees. I got a cappuccino. Somewhere along the line [...] http://gutfud.com/?p=484 Thu, 01 Jul 2010 00:38:33 -0000 Going on the recommendation of Phil and some of his breakfast club friends, we checked out Princi in Soho for its pastries. Actually, we had a list of places to check out and if we found ourselves in the neighborhood, we’d stop in. Very opportunistic. We were still satisfied with the fabulous lunch we’d had earlier, but [...] http://gutfud.com/?p=482 Wed, 30 Jun 2010 04:41:38 -0000 Drummond Street has been known for vegetarian Indian food and desserts for as long as I can remember. If I found myself with an Underground Travelcard, it was nice to make the trek up here for a cheap meal, ideally a thali of several curries, rice, naan and dessert. Or a dosa. It was an Indian [...] http://gutfud.com/?p=480 Tue, 29 Jun 2010 10:14:21 -0000 Aside from attending Mac’s wedding, I used this trip to England to catch up with a few friends from my Kew days. Raphael’s one of them, although he now works under the umbrella of the British Museum. Both of us have left our former professions based on this whole “allergy to poverty” situation. We headed down [...] http://gutfud.com/?p=478 Tue, 29 Jun 2010 09:07:08 -0000 We’d an hour and something to kill before catching the train back to London. A cream tea was on the cards, but surely that wouldn’t take 90 minutes. Liquid refreshment by way of a real ale was sought from a pub with character, preferably also with free wifi. Mac recommended the Old Thatch Tavern. Ted [...] http://gutfud.com/?p=479 Mon, 28 Jun 2010 10:43:59 -0000 If Shakespeare were around today, he would be protesting - eloquently - to the council at all these commercial businesses overrunning the quiet residential neighborhood his home was once in. Then again, these businesses wouldn’t even be here if it weren’t for him. So nevermind, I guess. The childhood home of William Shakespeare is now [...] http://gutfud.com/?p=477 Mon, 28 Jun 2010 00:37:20 -0000 Our B&B in Stratford was a cute little place called the Curtain Call. Although I dropped the luggage off there en-route to the wedding reception, and then we limped up to the room somewhere in the middle of the night, I didn’t get much of a look at the place until the following [...] http://gutfud.com/?p=476 Mon, 28 Jun 2010 00:15:35 -0000 After a lovely wedding ceremony in Inkberrow, the crew drove on about 20 miles to Stratford, home of William Shakespeare, for the wedding reception. After reception cocktails, which went quickly in the heatwave most of England was experiencing, there were two rounds of meals, and the first was a proper sit-down banquet. We were served [...] http://gutfud.com/?p=475 Sun, 27 Jun 2010 03:33:58 -0000 It seems there are two pubs in all of Inkberrow. They are right next to each other, and involve a Bull. Well, now you know what happened to the head of the Old Bull when he got shipped off to the glue factory. Kidding! The Bull’s Head is the newer of the pubs, and offers accommodation. [...] http://gutfud.com/?p=474 Sun, 27 Jun 2010 00:51:04 -0000 There’s a greasy spoon tucked into the nooks and crannies of just about anywhere. The Shepherdess is one of them, and spacious with ample seating for workmen on break, or a friends’ meetup. Our host Phil, has a weekly breakfast there with a group of friends, one of whom is responsible for the salivating eggbaconchipsandbeans blog, [...] http://gutfud.com/?p=472 Sat, 26 Jun 2010 10:27:25 -0000 The primary purpose of this trip was to attend a wedding. We’d set off to the Cotwalls Friday morning after breakfast, arriving in Evesham around lunchtime. We were picked up and driven the rest of the way to Inkberrow, a very small town in Worcestershire where the wedding would take place. We spent the afternoon with [...] http://gutfud.com/?p=473 Sat, 26 Jun 2010 01:25:19 -0000 Wagamama noodles was one of my “splurge” meals in my poor student days.  Some noodles, some edamame and an elderflower juice was easily £15, which translated to $30 given the weak dollar at the time. But I loved it. Trendy, clean, consistent quality of the noodles. Back in the day, there were only three Wagamamas [...] http://gutfud.com/?p=471 Fri, 25 Jun 2010 03:50:50 -0000 Ah, arrival in Heathrow was swift and easy. The flight was Air New Zealand and while sitting anywhere in the 50s rows means the main meal will have run out of the most popular dish by the time the food cart rolls around, the flight itself was fine. What with all the in-flight movies and [...] http://gutfud.com/?p=470 Thu, 24 Jun 2010 04:15:53 -0000 After writing about food (and some wine) for the past couple of blogs, I think it's time to write about a way to burn up those calo /blogs/onbalancefitness/blog_entries/1813-interval-training-you-can-fit-this-in/blog_comments/new Wed, 16 Jun 2010 09:56:19 -0000 Interesting research on how acupuncture works is published in today’s Wall Street Journal. Chinese Medicine describes how acupuncture works in terms that are not used by our Western Medicine model. The search for the biological reason that acupuncture reduces pain among treating many other ailments goes on. Western science looks to describe this ancient remedy [...] http://www.pointsofhealth.org/blog/?p=365 Wed, 02 Jun 2010 03:52:38 -0000 More like 3.5, if I could give halves. Cesar’s got diversity going for them. Breakfast, lunch and dinner menus, specializing in Mexican seafood, plus fish and chips. Also, a spacious dining room and sturdy tables. It does not quite feel like a hole-in-the-wall. A flat screen tv on either side of the room means you can watch Mexican [...] http://gutfud.com/?p=468 Sun, 30 May 2010 15:05:06 -0000 In my previous blog, I mentioned May being the best month for California strawberries. It also appears to be the month of birthdays /blogs/onbalancefitness/blog_entries/1782-strawberry-pie-a-birthday-cake-alternative/blog_comments/new Thu, 27 May 2010 09:40:21 -0000 What are antioxidants? Why do we need them? Antioxidants are molecules that can prevent the oxidation of other molecules and the resulting free radicals that are produced. Antioxidants can help protect the body against such things as cancer, heart disease, arthritis, cataracts, allergies, diabetes, auto-immune diseases, chronic physical stress, environmental toxins, as well as help [...] http://www.pointsofhealth.org/blog/?p=77 Mon, 24 May 2010 02:10:51 -0000 May is one of my favorite months in California. The days are longer and the weather is warm without getting to the smothering hot s /blogs/onbalancefitness/blog_entries/1754-youve-never-had-strawberries-like-this/blog_comments/new Fri, 07 May 2010 09:11:03 -0000   This is a must to bring with you when you do your grocery shopping. You can also give it to your kids and they can help y /blogs/rachel/blog_entries/1741-cool-produce-cheat-sheet/blog_comments/new Sun, 02 May 2010 04:08:45 -0000 And the winning name in the Goleta Smoke Shop Name Contest is... wait for it... Goleta Smokes! In super-neon! With an extra-flappy /blogs/paulrivas/blog_entries/1683-city-of-goleta-and-strip-mall-of-goleta-back-smoking-and-bad-signage/blog_comments/new Tue, 30 Mar 2010 13:40:47 -0000 Having a cold while traveling is a very common thing for me, and never fun. Getting sick isn't surprising when you think about what /blogs/stevesoria/blog_entries/1056-5-tips-for-staying-healthy-while-traveling/blog_comments/new Mon, 08 Jun 2009 02:28:31 -0000 The ocean has wonderful powers.  I found it very important during the fire, and made a personal contribution to water conserva /blogs/ethanseye/blog_entries/963-the-santa-barbara-lifestyle/blog_comments/new Sat, 09 May 2009 04:38:05 -0000 Hendry's Beach was a popular refuge this week.  People seemed to let our fire be background to living. /blogs/ethanseye/blog_entries/962-the-santa-barbara-lifestyle/blog_comments/new Sat, 09 May 2009 04:30:09 -0000 Though air quality was quite poor due to the Jesusita Fire, people continued to recreate on the beaches of Santa Barbara. /blogs/ethanseye/blog_entries/925-santa-barbarians-adapt-to-fire/blog_comments/new Thu, 07 May 2009 10:04:40 -0000 Mexico City is a crazy place.  Part of the reason why I decided to move here to study art was because I knew I would be insp /blogs/grace1/blog_entries/880-tales-from-a-self-imposed-quarantine/blog_comments/new Fri, 01 May 2009 09:53:47 -0000 As I was picking up a few things at Longs yesterday, I couldn't help but notice (and occasionally dive for cover when seeing) that /blogs/voices/blog_entries/879-dont-be-a-swine-use-your-arm-flu-etiquette/blog_comments/new Fri, 01 May 2009 05:16:04 -0000 I know something positive will come out of our global recession.  Lotus flowers bloom right out of the mud, right?  &n /blogs/rachel/blog_entries/869-budget-dinners/blog_comments/new Tue, 28 Apr 2009 07:52:45 -0000     I am not sure how the Milpas, lower State Steet and the Hollister stores will stand up to my criticism /blogs/mrpottymouth/blog_entries/776-mrpottymouth-the-habit-in-lacumbre-center/blog_comments/new Fri, 03 Apr 2009 01:41:45 -0000   Last Wednesday I and a bunch of friends were having drinks and of course no restaurant restroom will ever go unvisited by /blogs/mrpottymouth/blog_entries/761-carlitos-cafe-and-cantina-says-mrpottymouth-needs-a-little-restroom-help/blog_comments/new Mon, 30 Mar 2009 03:26:56 -0000 I'm excited about the things SB Food Not Lawns are doing, and there are many.  Like the title says, they are encouraging p /blogs/ethanseye/blog_entries/757-vote-for-sb-food-not-lawns-logo/blog_comments/new Sun, 29 Mar 2009 14:18:37 -0000       So here I am once again, looking for that perfectly discusting restaurant restroom, john, head. Well, on /blogs/mrpottymouth/blog_entries/737-the-downtown-brewing-co-restroom-i-was-absolutely-shocked-at-what-i-found/blog_comments/new Mon, 23 Mar 2009 01:11:37 -0000   Went to dinner at The enterprise Fish Company other day, around 4 in the afternoon. The bar was hopping so I went for the /blogs/mrpottymouth/blog_entries/715-mildewy-sink-at-the-enterprise-fish-company/blog_comments/new Sat, 14 Mar 2009 02:28:00 -0000 MR. POTTYMOUTH RIPS  via Local (sbCity2.org)Blog DIRTY RESTAURANT RESTROOMS    (Well at least this is where I /blogs/mrpottymouth/blog_entries/713-mrpottymouth-rips-restaurant-bathrooms-via-sbcity2org/blog_comments/new Fri, 13 Mar 2009 09:19:20 -0000 Boy was I wrong.  I thought all hospices dealt with the last 6 months of life.  Not the Hospice of Santa Barbara, I learn /blogs/sue/blog_entries/690-dying-in-santa-barbara-a-hospice-of-a-different-sort/blog_comments/new Fri, 06 Mar 2009 00:40:47 -0000 So, I have a confession to make.... I love sweets!  I can still remember pulling a piece of already chewed gum that someone /blogs/rachel/blog_entries/673-ahhh-sugar-dont-you-just-love-it-maybe-a-little-too-much/blog_comments/new Mon, 02 Mar 2009 16:57:09 -0000 Where can a 50something go to get a work out specially created for herself without paying exorbitant fees charged by personal train /blogs/sue/blog_entries/565-50-women-get-tight-abs/blog_comments/new Mon, 12 Jan 2009 03:02:01 -0000 ..nutrition is probably the answer"- Abram Hoffer, M.D., Ph. D. Here is some information on foods associated with allergies. Els /blogs/rachel/blog_entries/543-if-the-patient-has-been-to-more-than-four-physicians/blog_comments/new Tue, 30 Dec 2008 16:00:41 -0000     We're living in some challenging times, and for those of us who have to watch our pennies, the 99¢ store is a /blogs/rachel/blog_entries/538-to-eat-cheap-or-to-eat-healthy/blog_comments/new Sun, 28 Dec 2008 14:17:24 -0000