{"id":8204,"date":"2017-10-11T18:32:13","date_gmt":"2017-10-12T01:32:13","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/lesliedinaberg.com\/wordpress\/?p=8204"},"modified":"2017-10-11T10:34:05","modified_gmt":"2017-10-11T17:34:05","slug":"local-lowdown-the-gathering-table-at-ballard-inn","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lesliedinaberg.com\/wordpress\/?p=8204","title":{"rendered":"Local Lowdown: The Gathering Table at Ballard Inn"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The Gathering Table at Ballard Inn, photo by Tenley Fohl Photography.<\/p><\/div>\n

By Leslie Dinaberg<\/a><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

An artistic melding<\/span> of\u00a0Asian, French and California wine country cuisine, The Gathering Table<\/a> at Ballard Inn<\/a> features a delicious selection of seasonal locally sourced produce, seafood and meats.<\/p>\n

Ballard Inn has always been highly regarded for its romantic ambiance and award-winning cuisine, but the new restaurant concept from Chef Budi Kazali<\/a>, who has owned the property with his wife Chris since 2004, offers a much more\u00a0fun, casual and inviting experience. Rather than a special-occasion place, it\u2019s a welcoming spot to gather over incredible food that\u2019s meant to be shared.<\/p>\n

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The Gathering Table’s Local Black Cod with Miso Beurre Blanc, photo by Tenley Fohl Photography.<\/p><\/div>\n

We sampled a wide array of tasty dishes, including Hamachi<\/span> made with avocado and soy-yuzu vinaigrette; <\/span>sesame Caesar<\/span>; <\/span>Hope Ranch mussels<\/span> with chorizo and garlic toast;\u00a0<\/span>pork & shrimp shumai<\/span>\u00a0and\u00a0<\/span>marinated hanger steak<\/span>\u00a0with spicy charred Brussels sprouts.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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The Gathering Table’s Hamachi with Avocado & Soy-Yuzu Vinaigrette, photo by Tenley Fohl Photography.<\/p><\/div>\n

The Gathering Table is \u201cmeant to be a gathering place for locals and visitors, a fun and inviting place to gather over incredible food,\u201d says Chris. Adds Budi, \u201cThe food is flavorful, seasonal and unique, and there\u2019s truly something for everyone.\u201d<\/p>\n

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The Gathering Table’s Octopus Sashimi with Squid Ink Vinaigrette & Spicy Yuzu Aioli, photo by Tenley Fohl Photography.<\/p><\/div>\n

Built in 1985, Ballard Inn is located at 2436 Baseline Ave. (ballardinn.com<\/a>) in historic Ballard<\/a>, just 35 minutes north of Santa Barbara near Solvang. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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The Gathering Table’s Grilled Filet Mignon with Maitake Mushrooms, photo by Tenley Fohl Photography.<\/p><\/div>\n

Originally published in the Fall 2017 issue of Santa Barbara Seasons Magazine<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n

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