The Santa Barbara chef's table: extraordinary recipes from the American Riviera

Front Cover; Front Flap; Copyright; Contents; Acknowledgments; Introduction; Body; Index; Back Flap; Back Cover; Spine.;Celebrating Santa Barbara''s best restaurants and eateries with recipes and photograph, Santa Barbara Chef''s Table profiles signature "at home" recipes from 40 legendary dining establishments. A keepsake cookbook for tourists and locals alike, the book is a celebration of Santa Barbara''s farm-to-table way of life. "Known as the American Riviera because of its breathtaking Mediterranean-like views and climate, Santa Barbara, California, enjoys a unique culinary scene, thanks in part to a rich agricultural community. In addition to the wine, the significant boom in recent years is the area's culinary culture. "Santa Barbara Chef's Table" is the first cookbook to gather the American Riviera's top chefs and restaurants under one cover. Profiling seventy signature "at home" recipes from forty legendary dining establishments, the book is a celebration of the farm-to-table way of life. With full-color photography throughout that highlights the area's fabulous dishes, famous chefs, and spectacular vistas, it is the perfect gift for the local resident or the passing tourist, an ode to the city's vibrant culture and atmosphere." --Dust cover flap