"A local Northern Italian restaurant group founded in 1997 by chef Dario Furlati that emphasizes fresh local produce across salads, appetizers, and mains. Expect bruschetta, various egg dishes, panini, imported pastas such as pappardelle bolognese, and dinner secondi like a grilled rack of lamb with shaved roasted garlic or a 20-ounce grass-fed veal short loin sauced in rosemary and sage butter. Locations include Downtown Santa Barbara, Montecito, the Santa Barbara Public Market food hall, and Goleta." - Mona Holmes