Tee Off Restaurant One of Santa Barbara’s oldest establishments, (as well as one of Ian Filippini Santa Barbara’s favorite spots), is Tee Off Restaurant and Lounge. Anyone who has lived in Santa Barbara for a fair amount of time knows that the Tee Off, though slightly hidden, is famous in our little city. The Tee…
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Ian Filippini Santa Barbara Takes In The View At Bella Vista
Bella Vista Ian Filippini Santa Barbara knows that there are many wonderful restaurants in the Santa Barbara area, but one of his absolute favorites is Bella Vista at The Biltmore in Montecito (http://www.fourseasons.com/santabarbara/dining/restaurants/bella_vista/). Bella Vista boasts modern Italian cuisine in a casual, yet elegant setting. The views of the Pacific Ocean are reason enough to…
Ian Filippini Santa Barbara Wades Through Carpinteria’s Salt Marsh Nature Preserve
Salt Marsh Nature Preserve Carpinteria, Santa Barbara’s neighbor to the south, has many beautiful spots to visit. Like Santa Barbara, most people automatically think about the beach when they think of the Carpinteria outdoors, but there is more to this little town than just the beach. Ian Filippini Santa Barbara is just one of many…
Ian Filippini Santa Barbara Visits El Presidio de Santa Barbara
El Presidio de Santa Barbara Ian Filippini Santa Barbara loves the city he lives in. He also loves the rich history that comes with this California coastal town of Santa Barbara. A great piece of Santa Barbara history is El Presidio de Santa Barbara (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Presidio_of_Santa_Barbara). El Presidio de Santa Barbara was built by the Spanish…
Ian Filippini Santa Barbara Gets Ready To Watch The Oscars
Oscars 2017 It’s here! The 2017 awards season is upon us and this coming weekend is the ever exciting, (but sometimes disappointing) Oscars! Also known as the Academy Awards, the Oscars is one of Ian Filippini Santa Barbara’s favorite awards show of all time. Ian Filippini Santa Barbara loves the suspense of finding out which…
Ian Filippini Santa Barbara Loves The Lovin’ Spoonful
The Lovin’ Spoonful Everyone has a sweet tooth from time to time, whether you need your sugar fix everyday or just once in a while. Ian Filippini Santa Barbara has a sweet tooth from time to time and when he does, he loves to visit The Lovin’ Spoonful on the Mesa in Santa Barbara. The…
Ian Filippini Visits Upham Hotel
Upham Hotel and Country House The Upham Hotel and Country House offers you the modern convenience of an upscale hotel while combining all the comforts of a classic inn. With 50 rooms and suites located throughout the hotel, this landmark southern California hotel embraces its British heritage by creating the image of an English style…
Ian Filippini Digs In To Yellow Belly
Yellow Belly Tap and Restaurant The next time you are in Santa Barbara, Ian Filippini says that you must visit Yellow Belly Tap and Restaurant (yellowbellytap.com). They are located at 2611 De La Vina Street, Santa Barbara, 93105. They can be reached by phone at 805-770-5694, or via email at cheers@yellowbellytap.com. Yellow Belly was started…
Ian Filippini Checks Out The Biltmore in Santa Barbara
The Biltmore Santa Barbara is now called the Four Seasons. The hotel without a doubt offers luxurious accommodations. One major attraction that seems to draw large crowds is the fact that the hotel is located across from one of the most beautiful beaches in California. The Four Seasons offers private bungalows as well as plush…
Ian Filippini Visits Mesa Verde Restaurant in Santa Barbara
If you think vegan cuisine is boring, you probably haven’t eaten at Mesa Verde http://mesaverderestaurant.com/ restaurant in Santa Barbara. Don’t let the rather unassuming exterior put you off either – Mesa Verde is situated some distance from downtown between a gas station and a convenience store, but once you are inside, you can…