Downey’s: Best Restaurant in Santa Barbara?
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
Arriving in Santa Barbara in 1978, Chef John commenced a seachange of fine dining in Santa Barbara. Today, his cuisine is consistently rated #1 by Zagat.
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Arriving in Santa Barbara in 1978, Chef John commenced a seachange of fine dining in Santa Barbara. Today, his cuisine is consistently rated #1 by Zagat.
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