DRMW
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Bella Vista Four Seasons The Biltmore
In the Montecito/Santa Barbara area is a well known hotel, the Four Seasons Biltmore. Opened in 1927, it's a popular destination. The 22 acre property is beautiful with Butterfly Beach across the way...what a gorgeous day!
One of the reasons for our visit is to Bella Vista for Sunday brunch...
There is a main dining room but we were fortunate to be seated on the corner of the outside patio.
Since we are directly across the street from the beach, you could hear the sounds of the waves crashing onto the beach! Not only was it a beautiful sunny day, there was a nice light breeze flowing. Yes, this is why we live in California!
A glass of freshly squeezed orange juice while we take in the ocean view...
The Bella Vista serves a Brunch Buffet on Sundays so we got to sample a variety of items...
Lots of sushi, snow crab, large black tiger shrimp, and oysters. On the above pic on the right is a truffle infused bacon topped deviled egg...IMO the best item of the brunch!
They also had a paprika dusted deviled egg but definitely the winner is the truffle version.
There was a cutting board section that sliced prime rib and rack of lamb for you. The salmon was pretty good as was the selection from the charcuterie and cheese station.
5 types of cavier roe were available. 3 of the 5 were my favorite, tobiko! The blini were light and airy, splash on some creme fraiche and add some chopped hard boiled eggs and I'm good to go!
Can't be a brunch without bacon...and more truffled infused deviled egg topped with bacon. A little bit of salad to make it look healthy LOL!
California roll since we are in California. That seared Ahi tuna sashimi was tasty. OK one more deviled egg, I swear it's the last one I'll get...
As we were guests of a fellow PuristS who frequents the Biltmore, the staff presented them with some fresh chocolate dipped strawberries and truffles...
Long time ago when I was active with the car clubs that caravan to the Four Seasons for the brunch, they had a chocolate fondue fountain. The have replaced it with individual jars instead...
it's still warm...
Let's see if it's any good...
Yuumy, let's try one of their giant strawberries...
The food was decent but the highlight was hanging out with close friends and the views of the beach. Needless to say it was a great weekend!
-MW
There was a cutting board section that sliced prime rib and rack of lamb for you. The salmon was pretty good as was the selection from the charcuterie and cheese station.
5 types of cavier roe were available. 3 of the 5 were my favorite, tobiko! The blini were light and airy, splash on some creme fraiche and add some chopped hard boiled eggs and I'm good to go!
Can't be a brunch without bacon...and more truffled infused deviled egg topped with bacon. A little bit of salad to make it look healthy LOL!
California roll since we are in California.
That seared Ahi tuna sashimi was tasty. OK one more deviled egg, I swear it's the last one I'll get...At this point we're all stuffed but of course there's always room for dessert. The mango and peach pudding was a refreshing way to start...
As we were guests of a fellow PuristS who frequents the Biltmore, the staff presented them with some fresh chocolate dipped strawberries and truffles...
Long time ago when I was active with the car clubs that caravan to the Four Seasons for the brunch, they had a chocolate fondue fountain. The have replaced it with individual jars instead...
it's still warm...
Let's see if it's any good...
Yuumy, let's try one of their giant strawberries...
The food was decent but the highlight was hanging out with close friends and the views of the beach. Needless to say it was a great weekend!
-MW
Bella Vista Four Seasons The Biltmore
In the Montecito/Santa Barbara area is a well known hotel, the Four Seasons Biltmore. Opened in 1927, it's a popular destination. The 22 acre property is beautiful with Butterfly Beach across the way...what a gorgeous day! One of the reasons for our visit...
Padaro Beach Grill
Santa Claus Lane (yep you read that right, there's a exit off the 101 freeway called Santa Claus Lane!!!) in Carpenteria is our next destination... This place is packed with beach goers... In this area adjacent to the beach are a set of stores, businesses...
Wow
Sooo many great and tasty images. The Burgers look amazing. I now understand that we drove right past their doorstep late last year on the way from LA to SF, and if I knew then - we would surely have stopped by. Well...next time :-) Thanks Bent
re: Wow
Helllo BentN, The burgers were fantastic! The Prime Burger had that char that really makes an exceptional burger. The bun is a brioche type bread and went well with the caramalized onions. Not only was the food good, you can't beat the atmosphere! Hope yo...
Thanks DRMW
DRMW, I do not want to "hijack" your great thread and non of my images from our trip are as tasty as yours, but anyway, our journey was kind of in the same neighborhood I believe, so here are a few images :-) After picking up a (too) big rental car at LA ...
You went to...
Driving up the 1 is a must so I'm glad you got to experience it. Carmel, SF...seems like you hit a lot of places on your trip. You went to Hawaii? Cool! Which island did you go to? The beaches are so beautiful there! Mahalo! -MW ...
that is a nice one...
great capture DRMW... looks like a good holiday... and a yummy breakfast buffet.
Ko 'olina lagoon...
Appreciate you looking ocwatching, it's one of the logoons at Ko 'olina on Oahu. Hope all is well, any trips planned for the summer? -MW
THAT's a splashing image
you have there! Nice catch. Hawaii, beaches. Ohh, so spectacular. Waters so crystal clear. Amazing Islands. No straight horizon here, but from a helicopter flight above Oahu. Need to go back one day. Best Bent ...
A few years back we met up with a fellow PuristS 'masterspiece'
I know exactly where that place is in your photos! Cool you took a heli and got a bird's eye view of Honolulu. We met up with a fellow PuristS 'masterspiece' and he took us to an awesome place for sushi. Then he and his lovely wife showed us around and si...
re: craving
I think you would enjoy a visit to L.A and a nice drive to this area. You should come and vacation out here Ruckdee, it could be you in the cabana! :) -MW ...
That's very thoughtful of you. Thank you.
I have some beach pics to show as well. I just have to get around this pile of work first. In few days I promise. Ruckdee
The TTD...
The AP ' TTD ' was relaxing at home while the ' Killer Bee ' came out to play: Cheers JerryW! :) -MW ...
What a nice weekend
So many places to visit in SB. We did the brunch at the Four Seasons with a group of PuristS several months ago and it was very nice. Need to go back to SB to visit the other places you mentioned. Regards, ED-209
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Padaro Beach Grill is right off the 101 so when you do your drive up you can time it so you can do lunch there. Enjoy! -MW
