Santa Barbara Life & Style Magazine - August 2013

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Vol 1. August 2013

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Desirable Dining PatiosPG 5

Secret GardenPG 23

Volume 1Issue 2 / August 2013

Editor / PublisherJeffrey Florentine

Art Director

Hannah Boydstun

Advertising SalesBrenna O’Toole

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E6 LET'S EAT OUTSIDE TONIGHT. Take a look at Santa Barbara’s best al fresco dining restaurants voted by you. 10 SER-

VICE WITH A SMILE. Fresh faces of Santa Barbara: Meet Andreza Andrade, General Manager of Bella Vista Restaurant at the Four Seasons Resort the Biltmore. 13 SHOP THIS

LOOK. Shop the look from Santa Barbara Life & Style’s glamorous cover shoot. 19 POETIC

JEWELRY. Waxing Poetic spreads their wings and expands in Los Olivos. Get the inside scoop on their new jewelry line being released this September. 23 SECRET GARDEN.

Escape to one of Montecito’s secret gardens where the Santa Barbara Life & Style team show how to glam up any dinner party.6

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Letter from the

EditorDear Friends ,

Welcome to Issue Two of Santa Barbara Life & Style Magazine, Santa Barbara’s black book on the behind scenes of everything stylish.

As “No Sky” July is behind us, and the warm Santa Barbara nights are approaching, we thought it would be fun to feature all the beauty this paradise has to offer.

In this issue we will take you to Bella Vista at Four Seasons the Biltmore for an over the top photo shoot, give you sneak peek

into one of the area’s most distinctive jewelry companies and of course a Montecito event styled by yours truly. For those not familiar with Santa Barbara Life & Style Magazine, we are a design firm based in beautiful Santa Barbara, though we derive our inspiration from our travels throughout the world. Enjoy the issue. I hope to see you around this summer at one of Santa Barbara’s great patios!

Jeffrey FlorentineEditor-in-Chief

Santa Barbara Life & Style Magazine

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Everyone in town knows that while summer has officially been here for a few weeks, it isn’t until about now that the nights truly become

appropriate (leave that jacket at home!) to spend a night out dining al fresco at one of Santa Barbara’s many eateries.

We summed them up based on feedback from our readers.

Bon appétit!

Santa Barbara’s

Top D ning Patios

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Best Patio for Pets:

Café StellaSet just off Upper State Street on Las Positias, this French American café provides Santa Barbara with a great option to dine with Fido. The dog friendly patio has majestic views of the Santa Barbara mountains. This, combined with delicious food, will keep you and your dog coming back for more!

Best Patio After a Day

at the Beach:

Brophy BrothersShow up in your flip flops, wipe off the sand take in the ocean breeze. Enjoy the view and eat some of the freshest seafood in Santa Barbara. A table on this coveted patio is worth the wait. Saddle up to the bar while you wait and grab a spicy Bloody Mary, an oyster shooter and watch the sea urchin divers unload their latest haul.

Hottest Patio Scene:

ZaytoonDare to take a trip to taste the delicacies of Lebanon? Dine in front of a blazing fire pit and twinkling lights while enjoying the sounds of a violin and guitar duo. This sexy patio is always happening with the town’s “it” crowd. Though the setting is magical, the food will bring you back.


Best waterfront patio:

The boATHOUSE AT HENRY'S BEACHSea breezes, seafood, steak and a spectacular ocean view...So memorable! Be sure to snag a seat during Happy Hour at the bar area for some of SB’s great-est dining deals. Sip a glass of wine, while looking at the sand, protected from the elements by a glass wall.

Best Patio to pROpose:

Bella vista, four seasons biltmoreWith a roof that retracts over the dining room and an intimate ocean-view patio, the entire restaurant is open air. Soft candles, swaying bamboo curtains overhead and stately fireplaces make this the perfect place to propose. Take that special someone for a romantic walk on Butterfly Beach before a decadent five star dinner.

Best patio for a

sunday funday:

THE LARKEnjoy the sunshine after a day of wine tasting with friends at Santa Barbara’s newest restau-rant. Though young, this place has been an instant hit with locals.Located in the heart of the Funk Zone, this upbeat patio boasts a ‘funky’ twist with makeshift walls of glass, succulents and bath tub planters.

(805) 564-4200

[email protected]

1221 State Street #3

Santa Barbara, CA 3101

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Style*6Santa Barbara Life & Style spent the day with Andreza Andrade, one of Santa

Barbara's newest additions. Andreza is general manager at Bella Vista Restaurant in

the Four Seasons Biltmore. Hailing from Brazil, Andreza recently moved here from

Boston where she spent several years managing the Bristol Lounge at Boston's Four

Seasons Hotel.

A social media mogul, Andreza boasts some 3,700 Twitter followers (@AA_Fash-

ionista). Follow her as she updates her fans on the ins and outs of her new city as

well as the glamorous highlights of managing one of Santa Barbara's top restau-

rants. This fashion forward beauty is not only stylish, she also has a deep passion

for service excellence. Santa Barbara's newest bella donna was gracious enough to

spend the day with our team to give us some personal insights as well as the latest

happenings at Bella Vista.

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Q: What first sparked your interest in the food and beverage industry? A: I remember being drawn to my mom's cooking and hosting skills. We always had a great time at the dinner table with family and friends at small gatherings during my childhood. My Brazilian upbringing offered ample opportunity to enjoy good cooking, celebratory feasts and shared laughter. Today, I bring those early lessons of warm hospitality to a new level of sophistication.

Q: How have your past experiences translated to your career with Four Seasons?A: Prior to joining Four Seasons, I worked in stand alone restaurants in Boston. A succession of ‘name brand’ learning experiences molded my professional development. The heady experience of working for the most prestigious hospitality group in the city truly helped to broaden my knowledge and management skills. I have used these skills and those gained during my tenure with Four Seasons to grow as a leader.

Q: Who has been the most influential figure that has inspired your career?A: Julia Child - She made it fun to get back into the kitchen and taught us not to fear French food. She reminded us that the homeliest activity can be high art if approached with the right spirit. Raise a glass of cooking sherry in her honor!

Q: When you're not at work, what do you do for fun? A: I love to be outside. Whether it is running down State Street or jogging beachside at Butterfly, Santa Barbara has so much to offer. I love gardening, and I cannot forget about shopping. After this interview I'm heading to Sak's for a new dress! Reading relaxes me. Reading relaxes me. I love Paulo Coelho's books. Even though I work in a restaurant all day, I love to go home and cook for friends. It is the perfect opportunity to share a meal and drinks with friends.


Q: Shifting to Bella Vista, do you have a favorite meal to pair with a cocktail? A: It's hard to choose amongst Chef Cartumini's Californian inspired Italian menu. Chef loves the Farmer's Market, and our menu is ever changing based on what's in season. Right now, I really like the crispy Branzino. It's served over a bed of summer beans and honey red onion tossed with a tangy sherry dressing. This dish craves the Backyard Barbareño, a drink we created using ingredients sourced within 100 miles. It's a refreshing summer cocktail and pairs excellently with this nice, light fish.

Q: Where does Bella Vista get the inspiration to create all of the fantastic food and cocktail creations?A: Our team is very talented. We get inspiration from travels and locally sourced ingredients of Santa Barbara's rich bounty. One of the most important aspects of the process is collaborating as a team. During our staff meetings, we practice creativity via writing, brainstorming and approaching ideas from different angles. With the entire team working together, we come up with some pretty unique and interesting concepts. It is one of my most favorite aspects of working here.

Q: What’s the most gratifying aspect of being the general manager at Bella Vista? A: The ability to put smiles on the faces of our guests by enhancing their dining experiences. As a consummate hostess, I enjoy meeting people and providing friendly service with efficiency. I like helping my team create lasting memories. I believe in building and cultivating strong and long-term relationships with guests. I keep in touch with guests from Boston and they visit when they travel to Santa Barbara. I look forward to creating that same connection in Bella Vista.

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Dress: Sally LaPointe

Belt: Allora by LauraB-Low the Belt: Allora by Laura

Jewelry: Vintage Chanel available at Coast 2 Coast Collection

Jewelry: Aurora Borealis available at Coast 2 Coast CollectionDress: Enzoani, Love Collection available at La Soie Bridal

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Photo Credit:Leah Valentine with Leah Valentine Photography

Location:

Photographed at Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara

Makeup:Candi with All Dolled Up Beauty Team

Hair:

Laura & Lacey with Roché Studios

Credited Stores:Coast 2 Coast Collection, Allora By Laura, Saks 5th Ave, La Soie Bridal

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1.5 OZ LEMON CELLO

.5 OZ MINT INFUSED

AGAVE SYRUP

.5 OZ FRESH LEMON JUICE

TOPPED WITH TEA

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Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore

Santa Barbara

BY DESIGNER STEPAHIE KHEDER

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SANTA BARBARA LIFE & STYLE

SITS DOWN WITH OWNER TO GET THE FULL DISH ON ALL THINGS

GREAT WITH WAXING POETIC

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Patti informed SB Life & Style of their newest

location (opening soon) in Los Olivos, just doors

down from their previous flagship location!

The team was invited

for an exclusive look

behind the curtain of

their new location

where the designer,

Stephanie Kheder,

walked us through

the new space.

Stephanie showed us her

current “frescoupage” art piece she had

created. This striking piece adorns the

back wall of this magnificent space.

`As an added accent, tarot cards used in the

readings about the store reveal insights to

their

past, present and future. It all comes together

and creates a unique setting to showcase their

fantastic jewelry.

SHE BEGAN THE PIECE BY PASTING

NUMEROUS PIECES OF TEXTURED

PAPER ON THE WALL. THIS CREATED THE MOST

BREATHTAKING IMAGE.

THE EVOLUTION OF THE CATEPILLAR

INTO THE BUTTERFLY SERVES AS A

METAPHOR FOR THE GROWTH

OF WAXING POETIC OVER THE YEARS

The new store location is:

2477 Alamo Pintado Ave

Los Olivos, CA 93441

It is scheduled for a soft

opening August 10th

and a grand opening is

scheduled for October..

As an added bonus, Waxing

Poetic also gave us a few sneak peeks

into their new jewelry line, available in

September! We are sure you'll be dreaming

of these amazing pieces for the next few

nights! Accessorize us please!



Montecito's Secret

Montecito's Secret

Santa Barbara Life and Style Magazine was given the key to this private garden located in the heart of Montecito. Upon receiving the key, we were sworn to secrecy on the specific location of this exclusive garden. (Sorry!) This garden consists of multiple herb beds, citrus trees, avocado trees, rosemary bushes and a whole bunch of amazing smelling plants growing inside. This aromatic flora enveloped our senses when we arrived. The Santa Barbara Life & Style team were tasked to dress up this amazing garden table for an intimate eventheld inside the secret garden. We were in-spired by the bounty of the garden and utilized its resources. By using the garden's tomatoes, rosemary, lavender and mint for arrangements to deck out the table we gave this elegant garden a bit of understated glam-our. The garden table was flanked with rustic benches dressed with super plush pillows and cashmere blankets so guests could stay warm on a chilly Santa Barbara evening. Heavy wrought iron candle lanterns were hung from the the citrus and avocado tress, allowing the candle light to showcase the colored fruits in each tree. It all made for an enchanted evening.

GARDEN

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