Driving up from the south, we first happened upon a sign to Montecito, a hip spot outside Santa Barbara. We remembered a recommendation of a friend. He went to school with the son of the family that owns and runs a well-known eatery. The Cava Restaurant (http://www.cavarestaurant.com/) is a Mexi-Cali themed restaurant that is a little upscale.
A cozy, yellow interior is matched by a warm greeting and immediate offering of chips and salsa. The decor also features many original pen & ink sketches of the local motifs. The pottery decorating the walls and fireplace are also original art works. There are many interesting selections on the wine list, including many Spanish labels, especially featuring several from the Lopez de Heredia winery.
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| Original pen & ink drawings |
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| A warm, corner fireplace shows off pottery of a local artist. |
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| A corner dedicated to the Spanish winery, Lopez de Heredia. |
A great place to stop before exploring the Santa Barbara wineries of the Funk Zone!
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