Nestled in Ojai’s historic downtown, chef/farmer-driven, casual patio restaurant offers Lebanese-French rotisserie chicken, freshly baked sourdough, innovative side dishes, plus a wine list highlighting the “Ojai Appellation”. The feel is fun, energetic, and evokes a perfect picnic.  The shaded landmark patio is suggestive of unfussy pleasure –what people might think of as an Ojai state of mind.

805-798-9227

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A seasonally inspired California Brasserie, this neighborhood gathering place features a casual yet sophisticated in-door and out-door space with stunning views of the Santa Monica Mountains. The regionally inspired menu presents locally sourced dishes that incorporate wood-fired cooking techniques.

818-575-3044

This festival brings together members of the local food system and community on Sep. 24 to celebrate the local harvest and the diversity of food and beverage in Ventura County. Over 60 area chefs, farmers, purveyors, wineries, breweries and distilleries will showcase their offerings.

This 5th annual family-friendly event features Fri. night’s Food and Farm Film Fest, a Sat. morning breakfast at The Collection, free farm tours on over 20 farms throughout Ventura County on Sat. and an end-of- day farm-to- table BBQ featuring craft beer, cocktails, live music and dancing at Hansen Ag Center in Santa Paula. Presented by SEEAG, Nov 3 and 4.

The 18th annual Taste of Ojai brings together local restaurants, caterers, wineries, breweries and culinary specialists on the 10th green at the Ojai Valley Inn & Spa. Benefits the Rotary Club of Ojai Educational Foundation. Oct. 21, 2–5pm.