![Outpost "Rabbit Season" cocktail, photo by Leslie Dinaberg.](http://sbseasons.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/IMG_6252.jpg)
Outpost “Rabbit Season” cocktail, photo by Leslie Dinaberg.
It’s officially summer time, and the seasonal offerings at Outpost are designed to savor during those warm, lazy summer nights. We recently enjoyed a terrific tasting of Chef Nick Bajal‘s latest menu. Here are some of the highlights:
![Outpost Mussels, photo by Leslie Dinaberg.](http://sbseasons.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/IMG_6255.jpg)
Outpost Mussels, photo by Leslie Dinaberg.
I started off the evening with fun new cocktail, Rabbit Season, which features carrot infused Ford’s Gin (I have to get my veggies in somehow), mellow corn bonded, honey, lemon, orange and chocolate bitters. It’s rather unusual, but trust me, it’s delicious, especially when paired with spicy dishes like the Classic Mussels with lemongrass, red curry and coconut milk. Served with a mouth-watering grilled baguette, that curry sauce is so good, you’ll want to sop up every drop.
![Outpost Fried Brussels Sprouts, photo by Leslie Dinaberg.](http://sbseasons.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/IMG_6253.jpg)
Outpost Fried Brussels Sprouts, photo by Leslie Dinaberg.
Another delectable, curry-forward dish is the
yellow curry, roasted garlic aioli and chili flakes. They’re simply fabulous. I could eat this dish every day.![Outpost Bibimbap, photo by Leslie Dinaberg.](http://sbseasons.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/IMG_6256-e1497638238402.jpg)
Outpost Bibimbap, photo by Leslie Dinaberg.
![Outpost Fried Carrot Cake, photo by Leslie Dinaberg.](http://sbseasons.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/IMG_6260-e1497638129187.jpg)
Outpost Fried Carrot Cake, photo by Leslie Dinaberg.
![Outpost Pork & Chicken Meatballs, photo by Leslie Dinaberg.](http://sbseasons.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/IMG_6254.jpg)
Outpost Pork & Chicken Meatballs, photo by Leslie Dinaberg.
Outpost at the Goodland Hotel is located at 5650 Calle Real, Goleta. For more information, visit outpostsb.com.
Originally published in Santa Barbara Seasons on June 19, 2017.