{"id":9593,"date":"2019-01-25T18:04:37","date_gmt":"2019-01-26T02:04:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/lesliedinaberg.com\/wordpress\/?p=9593"},"modified":"2019-01-25T14:10:02","modified_gmt":"2019-01-25T22:10:02","slug":"santa-ynez-valley-restaurant-weeks-jan-27-feb-10","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lesliedinaberg.com\/wordpress\/?p=9593","title":{"rendered":"Santa Ynez Valley Restaurant Weeks Jan. 27-Feb. 10"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Root 246’s Creekstone Ranch Burger is one of the specials on the menu at Santa Ynez Valley Restaurant Weeks, taking place Jan 27 to Feb 10. Courtesy photo.<\/p><\/div>\n

The Santa Ynez Valley has so many great restaurants, and the upcoming annual foodie celebration is the perfect time to check out a new one or revisit and old favorite.<\/span><\/p>\n

Part of Visit California\u2019s California Restaurant Month<\/span><\/a>, this year\u2019s Santa Ynez Valley Restaurant Weeks feature three-course meal deals\u2014all $20.19\u2014<\/i>at a record 32 restaurants in the six Santa Ynez Valley towns of Ballard, Buellton, Los Alamos, Los Olivos, Santa Ynez, and Solvang.<\/span><\/p>\n

Why is it two<\/em> weeks long?<\/p>\n

\u201cWe continually heard from local restaurants and from diners that the only way to improve Santa Ynez Valley Restaurant Weeks is to offer more of it,\u201d says Shelby Sim<\/a>, President\/CEO of Visit the Santa Ynez Valley<\/a>. \u201cThe event has been successful from year one, expanding well beyond what can be fit into just one week. It is exciting to continue to see it grow.\u201d<\/p>\n

Representing each of the Santa Ynez Valley\u2019s six distinct communities, 32 restaurants will participate in Restaurant Weeks in 2019. In addition to the offerings of the Valley\u2019s restaurants, many Santa Ynez Valley wineries will offer wine and small bite pairings in their tasting rooms for $20.19. And special lodging deals are available at hotels throughout the Valley.<\/p>\n

\u201cSanta Ynez Valley\u2019s food scene is rapidly evolving in terms of both quality and quantity; it\u2019s even challenging the region\u2019s reputation for world-class wines. Our restaurants these days\u2014rule,” says Sim.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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The Courtyard at S.Y. Kitchen | Photo Credit Rob Stark<\/p><\/div>\n

Santa Ynez Valley Restaurant Weeks menus shine with farm-fresh examples of wine country\u2019s seasonal bounty, with tasting menus crafted by celebrated chefs. Exemplary, and locavore, Santa Ynez Valley Restaurant Weeks dishes include S.Y. Kitchen<\/a> executive chef Luca Crestanelli\u2019s \u201cBird\u2019s Nest Lasagna\u201d (with fontina cheese, roasted butternut squash, chanterelle mushrooms), his \u201cFried Sous Vide Organic Egg\u201d (with cheese fondue and chicory), and his \u201cSaffron Gnocchetti (with butter and sage, optional bone marrow, raspadura cheese). At The Bear and Star<\/a> in Los Olivos, chef\/partner John Cox\u2019s Santa Ynez Valley Restaurant Weeks menus include the likes of his \u201cWagyu Empanada\u201d (with black beans and Cotija cheese), utilizing proteins pulled from nearby Fess Parker Ranch.<\/span><\/p>\n

In Solvang, new chef de cuisine at Root 246<\/a>, Crystal \u201cChef Pink\u201d DeLongpr\u00e9, puts her locally- and sustainably-sourced, TV chef touches on an \u201cAmerican Lamb Burger\u201d (Bellwether Farms Jersey ricotta, house-pickled mustard seed, smoky tomato jam, served with fries or Chef Pink\u2019s famous Brussels sprouts), which is destined for the eatery and lounge\u2019s Santa Ynez Valley Restaurant Weeks menu.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Norman,

Norman, courtesy Skyview Los Alamos.<\/p><\/div>\n

The food-centric hotspot of Los Alamos will boast chef and restaurant participants like the town\u2019s culinary founders, chef Jesper\u00a0Johansson of Plenty on Bell<\/a> and chef Clark Staub at his Full of Life Flatbread<\/a> enterprise; chef Drew Terp of PICO<\/a> fame; chef Conrad Gonzales\u2019 Valle Fresh<\/a>; and Norman restaurant and bar<\/a>, the dining and drinking component at mid-century motor lodge marvel, Skyview Los Alamos<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

At Buellton\u2019s pioneering Santa Ynez Valley food-scape player, Industrial Eats<\/a>, chef\/owners Jeff and Janet Olsson will celebrate the foods of\u2014with 100% of proceeds benefitting\u2014the People of Yemen. Yemeni dishes will comprise the bistro\u2019s Restaurant Weeks menu, with specialties like Shourba Bilsen (lamb broth lentil soup with coriander), Hor\u2019ee (braised beef shank with basmati rice), and Bint Al-Sahn (dough cake with honey).<\/span><\/p>\n

Dates of participation vary by establishment, but the list of participating restaurants, wineries, and lodging properties includes:<\/p>\n

Ballard<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

The Ballard Inn & Gathering Table<\/a><\/span>, 2436 Baseline Ave., 800\/638-2466<\/span><\/p>\n

Buellton<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

Campfire Caf\u00e9 at Flying Flags R<\/a>V<\/span><\/a>\u00a0Resort & Campground<\/span><\/a><\/span>, 180 Avenue of Flags, Buellton, 805\/688-3716<\/span><\/p>\n

Figueroa Mountain Brewing Co.<\/a><\/span>,45 Industrial Way, 805\/694-2252<\/span><\/p>\n

Firestone Walker Brewing Co.<\/a><\/span>, 620 McMurray Rd., 805\/697-4777<\/span><\/p>\n

Hitching Post II<\/a><\/span>, 406 E Hwy 246, 805\/688-0676<\/span><\/p>\n

Industrial Eats<\/a><\/span>, 181 Industrial Way, 805\/688-8807<\/span><\/p>\n

La Tequila Mexican Restaurant<\/a><\/span>, 35 W. Highway 26, 805\/697-7776<\/span><\/p>\n

Santa Ynez Valley Marriott<\/a><\/span>, 555 McMurray Road, 805\/688-1000<\/span><\/p>\n

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Santa Ynez Valley Restaurant Weeks is taking place Jan 27 to Feb 10. Courtesy photo.<\/p><\/div>\n

Los Alamos<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

Full of Life Flatbread<\/a><\/span>, 225 Bell St., 805\/344-4400<\/span><\/p>\n

Norman<\/a><\/span>, 9150 US Highway 101, 805\/344-0080<\/span><\/p>\n

Pico at The Los Alamos General Store<\/a><\/span>, 458 Bell St., 805\/344-1122<\/span><\/p>\n

Plenty on Bell<\/a><\/span>, 508 Bell St., 805\/344-3020<\/span><\/p>\n

Valle Fresh<\/a><\/span>, 380 Bell St., 805\/865-2282<\/span><\/p>\n

Los Olivos<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

The Bear & Star<\/a><\/span>, 2860 Grand Ave, 805\/686-1359<\/span><\/p>\n

Los Olivos Wine Merchant & Caf\u00e9<\/a><\/span>, 2879 Grand Ave., 805\/688-7265<\/span><\/p>\n

Santa Ynez<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

The Lucky Hen Larder<\/a><\/span>, 1095 Meadowvale Rd., 805\/691-9448<\/span><\/p>\n

S.Y. Kitchen<\/a><\/span>, 1110 Faraday St., 805\/691-9794<\/span><\/p>\n

Trattoria Grappolo<\/a><\/span>, 3687 Sagunto St., 805\/688-6899<\/span><\/p>\n

Willows Restaurant & Bar<\/a><\/span>, 3400 E. Highway 246, 805\/686-0855<\/span><\/p>\n

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Santa Ynez Valley Restaurant Weeks is taking place Jan 27 to Feb 10. Courtesy photo.<\/p><\/div>\n

Solvang<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

Cecco Ristorante<\/a><\/span>, 475 1st St., 805\/688-8880<\/span><\/p>\n

First & Oak<\/a><\/span>, 409 1st St., 805\/688-1703<\/span><\/p>\n

Fresco Valley Caf\u00e9<\/a><\/span>, 442 Atterdag Rd., 805\/688-8857<\/span><\/p>\n

Hill Haven Provisions<\/a><\/span>, 448 Atterdag Rd., 805\/691-9025<\/span><\/p>\n

Hummingbird Restaurant<\/a><\/span>, 453 Atterdag Rd., 805\/403-7100<\/span><\/p>\n

Leonardo’s Ristorante<\/a><\/span>, 632 Alamo Pintado Rd., 805\/686-0846<\/span><\/p>\n

Los Arroyos Mexican Restaurant & Take Out<\/a><\/span>, 1992 Old Mission Dr., 805\/693-2994<\/span><\/p>\n

Mad & Vin at The Landsby<\/a><\/span>, 1576 Mission Dr., 805\/688-3121<\/span><\/p>\n

River Grill at The Alisal<\/a><\/span>, 150 Alisal Rd., 805\/688-7784<\/span><\/p>\n

Root 246<\/a><\/span>, 420 Alisal Rd., 805\/686-8681<\/span><\/p>\n

Solvang Brewing Co.<\/a><\/span>, 1547 Mission Dr., 805\/688-2337<\/span><\/p>\n

Succulent Caf\u00e9 Wine Charcuterie<\/a><\/span>, 1555 Mission Dr., 805\/691-9444<\/span><\/p>\n

Toscana Pizzeria<\/a><\/span>, 485 Alisal Road #163, 805\/697-7445<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Alma

Alma Rosa\u2019s eco-chic tasting room in Buellton, built by Allen Construction, incorporates a 15-foot olive tree, local river stone and recycled Douglas Fir. Photo by Patrick Price.<\/p><\/div>\n

Wineries<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

Alma Rosa Winery<\/a><\/span>, 181-C Industrial Way, Buellton, 805\/691-9395<\/span><\/p>\n

Hitching Post Wines<\/a><\/span>, 420 E. Highway 246, Buellton, 805\/688-0676<\/span><\/p>\n

Kalyra Winery<\/a><\/span>, 343 N Refugio Rd., Santa Ynez, 805\/693-8864<\/span><\/p>\n

Loring Wine Company<\/span><\/a><\/span>, 201-B Industrial Way, Buellton, 805\/691-1300<\/span><\/p>\n

Pence Vineyards & Winery<\/a><\/span>, 1909 W. Highway 246, Buellton, 805\/735-7000<\/span><\/p>\n

Roblar Winery & Vineyards<\/a><\/span>, 3010 Roblar Ave., Santa Ynez, 805\/686-2603<\/span><\/p>\n

Sunstone Winery<\/a><\/span>, 125 N. Refugio Rd., Santa Ynez, 805\/688-9463<\/span><\/p>\n

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Lodging<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

Flying Flags R<\/a>V<\/span><\/a>\u00a0Resort & Campground<\/span><\/a><\/span>, 180 Avenue of Flags, Buellton, 805\/688-3716<\/span><\/p>\n

Hampton Inn & Suites Buellton\/Santa Ynez Valley<\/a><\/span>, 600 McMurray Rd., Buellton, 805\/686-1555<\/span><\/p>\n

King Frederik Inn<\/a><\/span>, 1617 Copenhagen Dr., Solvang, 805\/688-5515<\/span><\/p>\n

The Landsby<\/a><\/span>, 1576 Mission Dr., 805\/688-3121<\/span><\/p>\n

New Haven Inn<\/a><\/span>, 271 Alisal Rd., Solvang, 805\/618-8541<\/span><\/p>\n

Pea Soup Andersen\u2019s Inn<\/span><\/a>, 51 E. Highway 246, Buellton, 800\/732-7687<\/span><\/p>\n

Santa Ynez Inn<\/a><\/span>, 3627 Sagunto St., Santa Ynez, 805\/688-5588<\/span><\/p>\n

Sideways Inn<\/a><\/span>, 114 E. Highway 246, Buellton, 805\/688-8448<\/span><\/p>\n

Santa Ynez Valley Restaurant Week menus do not include tax, tip, or beverages, and reservations are strongly encouraged. For the latest updates, including menus and dining hours, visit www.DineSYV.com<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

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

Originally published in Santa Barbara Seasons<\/em><\/a> on January 24, 2019.<\/p>\n

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