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Outpost Executive Chef Damien Giliberti, photo by Nicole Lazar.<\/p><\/div>\n

Outpost at the Goodland recently promoted Damien\u00a0Giliberti<\/a> to Executive Chef, and if our recent meal was any indication, the Kimpton<\/a>-run property made a great decision to put the kitchen in his capable hands.<\/span><\/p>\n

The property’s former Executive Sous Chef, Damien Giliberti, a\u00a0<\/span>native of Northern New Jersey, worked at\u00a0Finch & Fork<\/a> for four years, then Outpost for the past two years. He\u00a0<\/span>draws his culinary inspiration from his Italian-American upbringing, where his family owned and lived next to their pizzeria. A graduate of Johnson and Wales University<\/a> in Miami, he worked in kitchens from North Carolina to Miami, before heading West to Santa Barbara, where he now specializes in contemporary <\/span>and rustic American cuisine with touches of Latin and Asian influences.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Outpost\u2019s Fried Brussels Sprouts with Yellow Curry, Roasted Garlic Aioli and Chili Flakes, photo by Leslie Dinaberg.<\/p><\/div>\n

Our dinner started out with one of my favorite dishes of the night, Fried Brussels Sprouts with Yellow Curry, Roasted Garlic Aioli and Chili Flakes. Brussels Sprouts are, as they say, “having a moment” on local menus, but this preparation was both unique and delicious, with the warm notes of curry trumpeting the beginning of the fall season.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Outpost\u2019s Tuna Crudo with Yuzu Dressing, Fuji Apples, Avocado Puree, Red Radish and Chili Oil and Some Like It Hot cocktail, photo by Leslie Dinaberg.<\/p><\/div>\n

Next up was a bright\u00a0Tuna Crudo dish\u00a0with Yuzu Dressing, Fuji Apples, Avocado Puree, Red Radish and Chili Oil, followed by another fall favorite, Carmelized Sweet Potato with Tumeric Yogurt, Crispy Chickpeas and Garam Masala.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Outpost\u2019s Carmelized Sweet Potato with Tumeric Yogurt, Crispy Chickpeas and Garam Masala, photo by Leslie Dinaberg.<\/p><\/div>\n

We also loved the Pork Belly Bao Buns (even my sometimes vegetarian friend indulged) with Pickled Cucumber, Jalapeno Kewpie, Sesame Seed, Cilantro and Hoisin Sauce. The larger entrees\u2014Pork Chop with Carmelized Fuji Apples, Spicy Mustard Aioli and Upland Cress; and Salmon with Romanesco Puree, Roasted Heirloom Carrots, Sauteed Sugar Snap Peas and Chipotle Hollandaise\u2014were also very tasty.<\/p>\n

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Outpost\u2019s Pork Belly Bao Buns with Pickled Cucumber, Jalapeno Kewpie, Sesame Seed, Cilantro and Hoisin Sauce, photo by Leslie Dinaberg<\/p><\/div>\n

Other new menu highlights include the\u00a0Lamb Burger with Date Chutney, Harissa Yogurt, Pickled Red Onion and Watercress;\u00a0and Grilled Strip Loin with crispy Red Potatoes, charred Mexican Green Onions and Chimichurri Sauce.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Outpost\u2019s Pork Chop with Carmelized Fuji Apples, Spicy Mustard Aioli and Upland Cress (left), and Salmon with Romanesco Puree, Roasted Heirloom Carrots, Sauteed Sugar Snap Peas and Chipotle Hollandaise, photo by Leslie Dinaberg.<\/p><\/div>\n

\u201cWorking and living in Santa Barbara has allowed me to experience first-hand how food brings people together. It feels good to be a part of a community like ours, and to connect with our guests through food,\u201d says Giliberti. <\/span><\/p>\n

With food like this, let’s hope he continues to feed our community for a good long time!\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Outpost at the Goodland\u00a0 is located at 5650 Calle Real, Goleta. For more information, visit\u00a0www.OutpostSB.com.<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

\u2014Leslie Dinaberg<\/a><\/p>\n

Originally published in Santa Barbara Seasons<\/em><\/a> on September 14, 2018.<\/p>\n

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