I love olive oil stores, especially the ones in California have wonderful products. Viva Oil on…read moreState Street in the heart of Santa Barbara didn't disappoint! The store has a nice decor, airy, it's welcoming, has a wide variety of olive oils and balsamic vinegars with nice flavors (some fruit based - fig anyone?), nice staff and reasonable prices. Great place to shop at, you can get a set for a nice gift or a couple of bottles for dipping and salads at home!

I absolutely adore this shop!! The vibe is very charming, intimate, and warm. I have never seen so…read moremany different infused olive oils and balsamic vinegars before. I really appreciate that you can taste the products. I found so many I loved and tasting the notes helped me better envision what I could use each one for and how it fit into my cooking style. I also like how they offer each product in two sizes. The people here are so warm, friendly, and knowledgeable as well. They were so ready to help and give information about their store and their products.

Such a wonderful little International Grocery, and chock full of specialty food items. Pretty much…read moresomething for everyone, and for every occasion. Nestled on the corner of East De La Guerra and Santa Barbara Streets, it's just a block off of State Street, and right across the street from the Santa Barbara Historical Museum. Thanks to Lea and her staff for keeping it all so well stocked, and with such out-of-the-ordinary items. We actually went in to prepare an upscale Charcuterie Board, and ended coming out with so many other things. Take note of their specialty beverage items. Along with plenty of different juices, we purchased several of the Tilden non-alcoholic Cocktails. Each one more delicious than the next. We've also visited to fill up with different lotions and potions. Our bathroom has never been so well stocked with quality items. And just when we thought we'd seen everything, we discovered the Sardine Pate in Spiced Olive Oil, and assorted Albacore Tuna and Smoked Salmon. Really, everytime we go in to The Eddy we discover another delicious treat. They also offer some fun gift boxes as perfect gift ideas, as well as some well crafted pottery. Can't say enough about how much The Eddy has to offer. You simply have to experience it yourself.

Yes, this delightful market is on the spectrum of rarified lifestyle yuppie luxury urban upscale…read morestyle and, yes, it almost turned me off with eye roll and a snuff. That was until I actually went in, warmly welcomed by a lovely lady behind the counter and immediately, wonderfully all my senses overwhelmed with delectable choices. So it does look that way, but it is far from precious. There is some solid serious good food here. And lots and lots of candles, quirky candies, and too-cute- to -eat chocolate bars. Local bread, Non alcoholic mixes, cheeses, mayos, sauces, beans, frozen selection, cold drinks, cookbooks. All well curated, tempting, and fun. The buckwheat chocoloate cookies from Pinyon bakery of Ojai are craveable crazy good! Come in fresh every Thursday, $4. There is actually a pretty good selection, certainly enough to grab a basket and fill it with necessities and, of course. a unique treat that will look artistic and good out on a shelf too.

We visited today from Chino Hills...and we had the most amazing experience…read more We walked in and asked to taste some oils. Cynthia helped us and allowed us to sample every single one. It sure made my parents first tasting experience so fun. They bought 3 large bottles, I bought 2....and they were all so good!!! Will definitely bring them back. Thank you so much Cynthia for your kindness!

After being to Il Fustino a couple times before, our family walked in to purchase more bottles of…read moreoil and vinegar as gifts. This visit, we were met with a very rude elderly woman that did not seem to appreciate customers at all. I asked for her name twice and she refused to give it to me. We have been here before and had a very pleasant experience, but this may have ended our shopping here. It was embarrassing.

We recently discovered Le Sorelle at the Santa Barbara Night market (a temporary holiday pop-up…read moreshop through December) as we were doing some light holiday gift shopping. Donatella invited us up to her shop to try some samples, and we were sold - literally. We ended up buying a couple of bottles for our family and a couple of bottles for ourselves, along with some incredible olive tapenade (she threw in an extra treat, which was very kind). Of the oils, the pure virgin olive oil was the cleanest and most applicable to diverse uses. The mandarino was incredible and so unique...we'll try it on some baked squash or beets or carrots. The limone was super interesting as well, and I think Donatella suggested trying it on salmon. So we'll take her word for it and try that! These are authentic olive oils with very unique flavor profiles. Worth your business this holiday season and beyond! Visit them online or at the Night Market.

Le Sorelle Luxury Imports from Puglia, Italy are absolutely divine! I have tried many gourmet olive…read moreoils and never tasted any with such rich and delicious flavor as Le Sorelle's. The Adamo Extra Virgin Olive Oil transforms a simple salad of mixed greens with a few fresh vegetables into a bold and spicy treat. I love using it has a finishing oil to enhance just about every fish, vegetable and pasta dish I create. "Le Sorelle" translates to "the sisters" and is aptly named as its founders, Anna and Donatella, are sisters whose family originates from Puglia. These two dynamic women are passionate about providing the highest quality products to consumers and they have completely hit the mark! I seriously hope more restaurants start using their products. They will compliment just about any dish and take your palate to new heights! Delicious!

We had a private omakase at our home. We opted for the 25 course. Julian was great! He's very…read moreattentive and detailed, the experience was also well paced. The Fish is very high quality and fresh, He has a wide variety and great selection. It was well worth the price and one of the bests omakases we have had in LA. If you were looking to book with him, this is your sign to do it! you won't regret it.

Julian did an amazing job I would absolutely recommend. He puts a very nice spin on traditional…read moresushi. Everything was very fresh and tasted phenomenal.

We ordered several variety of cheese and charcuterie plates for our wedding with delivery and…read moreplates. It was on time, everything looked great, and was a complete worry free!!! The food was amazing! Our guests loved it and was so easy to set out for everyone. Would recommend for any future events!

Absolutely love this shop! It's a must every time we road trip to Santa Barbara. We sampled quite…read morea few cheeses and bought more than we needed but couldn't decide between them picked up some tasty cured meat with fennel, some snacks from the shevles, some marinated sheep and goat cheese... It was a successful trip, to say the least.

Discovered this wonderful Santa Barbara maker of gourmet truffles and other chocolates just in time…read morefor the holiday season--YUM! Oh.My.Word. The gingerbread and coconut-enrobed peppermint truffles were absolutely outstanding, and my cadre of foodie recipients were both delighted and impressed. Even more outstanding was the sample of the white chocolate-chai-turmeric truffles; they are to die for. Unusual and completely wonderful, creamy, with a subtle blend of ingredients I'd never think of (but which worked to perfection). Owner Michelle is herself delightful, boxing up a fairly large special order promptly and quite prettily. Not only is she eager to accommodate her customers, but she even offered to deliver when circumstances put us in a bit of a bind. Highly recommended--Five Stars!

We've picked up lunch from Montecito Gourmet a few times, and the sandwiches are decent, if not the…read morebest in town. The menu is long with a lot of overlap in ingredients, many combinations of meat, cheese, and vegetables with a lot of condiments on your choice of bread. There are also salads and flatbread pinsas and various cheese and charcuterie platters. I've stayed home for the pick-ups so have yet to see the place in person, but it's worth noting that they do get overwhelmed by big orders. We got like eight sandwiches last time and the order took over half an hour longer than promised. My friend got an apology and a free cappuccino for his long wait--absolutely wasted, as my husband pointed out, on the one child-free adult in our party--and we all ate a late lunch. I've had a few of the sandwiches, and they've all been solid. The Montecito Club comes with roast turkey, honey baked ham, Swiss, Gruyere, mayo, lettuce, tomato, and avocado. The Butterfly Beach is another roast turkey sandwich, with prosciutto, French brie, mayo, lettuce, tomato, olive oil, and red wine vinegar (though it's worth noting that this one was better when I added balsamic at home). The Italian Style is a meaty, loaded sandwich with hot capicola, Italian Toscano salami, mortadella, provolone, lettuce, tomato, onion, kosher pickles, pepperoncini, olive oil, and red wine vinegar. I made the mistake of getting this juicy sandwich on a French roll, the soft bread got soggy almost immediately. This place gives you a lot of bread options, and I've found I like the sourdough, especially when I'm saving half of my sandwich for later. We usually hit Panino for easy sandwiches, but it's nice to mix it up once in a while. I'm sure we'll order from Montecito Gourmet again, and maybe I'll even land pick-up duty next time.

This is quite a good spot! They clearly invest in the quality of ingredients for everything they…read moredo. I got to try the Spanish chorizo and especially loved it. It's a bit of a hidden gem! The owner and staff members are super friendly and invested in making sure you have a great meal. They also have wine tasting and dinner services!