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Anna's Cider

Bogue Milk Soap

Bz Paperie

Dr. Harter's Botanicals

Etta + Billie

Epicurean Olive Oil

Fringe Shoppe

HoneyShine

Jellyfish

Latitudes Gallery

Ag Museum of Ventura County

NABU

Nectar of the Dogs Wine

annelle

PureWild

Sanctum

Sarah Lanier Art

Studio Channel Islands

Distributes craft spirits throughout Southern California,including award winning Swallowtail Spirits and Rolling River Spirits.

Also available at stagecoachliquor.com.

3787 Transport St. 

Ventura, 805-383-4505, 8thDevil.com

Launched in 1998, A Seasonal Table Catering of Simi Valley offers menus for any size party or event. Chef JoAnn Hecht also offers individual or small-group private culinary instruction.

Arnold, LaRochelle, Mathews, VanConas & Zirbel LLP

With 12 attorneys who have longstanding ties to Ventura County and eight practice groups, A to Z Law is everything a law firm should be. Available to serve most legal needs.

A small boarding and day high school in Ojai honoring individuality, critical thinking, creative and artistic passions, global citizenship and environmental activism. The unique combination of values, small class size, committed faculty and staff, and beautiful location, make this a special place.

With over 10,000 computers served, BitVision offers fast service, expert business consulting, business and home solutions, and a money-back guarantee. Specializing in Mac, PC, Web and IT, BitVision is an Apple authorized sales and service representative, Dell Gold Partner and Microsoft Certified Partner.

Husband and wife photographic artist team Ryan and Jay Caliendo offer “a photographic experience for those with adventure in their spirits and love in their hearts.” Burgundy Blue works to create timeless memories of candid moments with a whimsical feel. Engagements, weddings, special occasions, family.

As the leader and maker of America’s #1 organic pet food, Castor & Pollux scours the earth to carefully select the best organic and responsibly sourced ingredients to create nutritious recipes for pet health. Their Pristine line is grain-free and the Organix line is USDA organically certified.

Forum Financial Management, LP (formerly Lamia Financial Group) provides fee-based wealth management and financial planning services for a wide variety of clients. Forum’s team of partners and advisors have decades of experience across portfolio management, retirement planning, estate planning, insurance analysis and income tax planning.

One of Camarillo's newest restaurants, Adolfo Grill seeks to connect and serve the communities of Ventura County just as our namesake, Adolfo Camarillo, did. Enjoy fresh local produce, regional California cuisine and handcrafted cocktails. Stroll around and see historic area photos. Mon-Sat, 11am-10pm.

Azu offers diners a sanctuary within a culinary-inspired establishment. The restaurant sources fresh, local ingredients for its California tapas menu, and creates inspired cocktails with local citruses. Local wines and beer are available. Open for lunch, dinner and breakfast on weekends.

Award winning chef James Chan brings modern American sensibilities to traditional brasserie cookery in this dock-side eatery. Featuring a daily single, hand crafted menu, with a commitment to the best bounty of land, sea and earth. A la carte and happy hour items also available.

Coastal Grill's beach view and casual setting attract locals and guests for innovative American fare. Chef Nikki newman uses the freshest, local ingredients, highest quality meats and fresh fish from local waters. A full bar offers beer, wine and cocktails. Open daily, 11:30am-10pm.

With the simple goal of making delicious bagels, Flatiron Bagel Co. believes making bagels in house from scratch results in a better, tastier bagel. All bagels are made with the best, freshest ingredients and no preservatives. Breakfast, lunch and sweet menus.

Food Harmonics serves organic, sustainably farmed and locally sourced foods that they believe most support balanced health, well-being, strength of body, clarity of mind and delight of the soul, while taking into consideration the whole human and planetary eco-system.

Season & Hours: 11am-4pm, Saturdays
Live music starts at 12 pm, every Saturday!

All Good Things features over 150 non-GMO, certified organic vegetable, flower and herb seeds, including heirloom, original and rare varieties, all from their Ojai farm. At the Ojai Farmers' Market and at PlantGoodSeed.com.

All Things Tea, a European tea house, began out of an interest and love for good tea. Their certified Tea Specialist is devoted to providing specialty loose leaf teas from the finest plantations and gardens around the world. Cream Tea, Afternoon Tea and High Tea. In Paseo Camarillo shopping center.

Family owned and operated, Alma Sol Winery is a micro-boutique winery, sourcing premium fruit from top California vineyards to craft exceptional Bordeaux wines, both single varietals and blends.

A winery and tasting room owned and operated by a husband and wife team who are passionate about wine and sharing it with friends. Wines include Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, Sangiovese, Syrah, Petite Sirah, Zinfandel, Chardonnay, Rosé and three Rhone blends.

A family-owned and operated winery in the scenic Upper Ojai Valley. Wines are 100% estate, made with fruit from their own vineyards, produced and bottled on-site. Tastings at the original Boccali's Pizza & Pasta, Saturday and Sunday, 11am–4pm.

In 2001 Casa Barranca became the first certified organic winery in the Central Coast region. They produce more than 5,000 cases of wine per year. Tasting room is open daily: Sunday to Thursday noon–6 pm; Friday and Saturday noon–7 pm. Located in Ojai's historic Arcade.

Clos des Amis, loosely translated as “circle of friends,” produces artisanal wines in Santa Paula created with grapes only grown in Ventura County. Their South Mountain Winery features wines made from grapes grown outside of Ventura County. Available online and at select retailers.

ClosDesAmis.com

SouthMountainWinery.com

DeLiese Cellars is a winery and tasting room specializing in hand-crafted California white, rosé and red wines. A Blanc de Blanc sparkling wine will be introduced this fall.

Serving seafood in the beautiful Ventura Harbor. Open 7 days a week. Patio seating and takeout available. 

1449 Spinnaker Dr. A, Ventura

805-654-0546

AndriasSeafood.com

ABOUT THE CSA
type: Organic Produce
drop-offs/delivers: Ojai and Ventura

type: Certified Organic
drop-offs/delivers: Camarillo and Oxnard

A clean barbecue is a healthy barbecue. Bar-B- Clean removes harmful carcinogens, unclogs blocked burners and igniters, and leaves your barbecue clean to the touch inside and out. Providing top notch customer service for clients since 2011.

More than just a nursery, Baron Brothers offers a huge selection of fruit trees, landscaping plants, pottery, fountains, statuary, sheds and gardening tools. Also expert advice, design packages, installations, water-wise conversions and more.

Beacon Coffee's philosophy of going beyond fair trade sets the foundation of quality, allowing them to source single-estate varieties from the top 15% of the world's coffee farmers. Each roasted batch is evaluated, verifying it achieves premium flavor. Enjoy at Beacon's Ventura roasting facility with on-site coffee cafe, and at their new Ojai location.

Better cooking through modern material science–copper conducts heat better! The original solid copper heat diffuser plate equalizes heating in your pans, with no hot spots. Also effective as a defroster plate and oven plate. Four sizes available. Hand-made in Ventura, since 2002.

info@bellacopper.com

ChefSteps is a “smart kitchen” product company building tools to help people cook more, have more fun cooking and get consistent, successful results. In 2016 they launched Joule, their take on the “smartest, smallest, and most powerful sous vide tool on the market.” Users easily control Joule with the Joule iOS and Android App.

ChefSteps.com

The home of Topanga Quality Honey. With kosher and organic certificates, Bennet's produces, packs and distributes from their 100% solar-powerered "green" facility, where they use a gravity straining process to retain the honey's natural components. Tasting room and store open seven days a week.

Bloom Honey offers 100% pure, raw varietal honeys sourced straight from the beehive. Headquartered in Thousand Oaks, Bloom Honey can be found at Whole Foods, Trader Joe’s, Lassens and online at www.bloomhoney.com. Bloom Honey offers elegant wedding and special event favors. To learn more email info@bloomhoney.com.

Sourcing wines from hand harvested grapes from old growth vines in family owned vineyards around the world that are using sustainable farming methods, ZERO pesticides, sugars or additives (apart from low sulphur dioxide), producing the most natural wines available. Allow us to share a tasting of these exceptional wines in your home or office.

By Appointment.

909-376-9186

Channel Islands Distillery's artisan spirits made in Ventura include 100% agave, whiskey, immature brandy, California vodka and three rums. Limited Edition Grey Ghost is an extra-dark, ultra- premium aged rum for serious rum drinkers.

facebook: Facebook.com/CIStill

website: CIStill.com

“Bliss Street Baked Goods was born out of my desire to bring some sophistication to the sweets being offered in Ventura County. I believe that when you order a treat for a special event, it should really be special! I don’t believe in baking sugar bombs, where all you taste is sweet. My Lebanese heritage influences my baking, so I like to mix in spices, nuts, and fruit so that the end result is a balanced treat that is fun to eat and also, interesting and unique! 

Here, you'll find everything from delicious fresh fruit pies to decadent chocolate desserts and cinnamon rolls to hard-to-resist Lebanese sweets. Bliss Street is a Cottage Food Organization, so everything is made out of my home in Camarillo, which allows me to keep costs down and flavor and variety up!

Seasonal and holiday sales offer the perfect opportunity to try something new - or place a special order for your next event or dinner! I also sell at the Camarillo Farmers Market on 1st and 3rd Saturdays. Options for those on special diets are available as well.

I hope Bliss Street Baked Goods will become your go-to for special treats in Ventura County! Go to www.blissstreetbakery.com to find out more, sign up for my monthly newsletter, or contact me to place a special order. You can also find me on Facebook or Instagram for up-to-the-minute information (@BlissStreetBakedGoods)! I look forward to baking for you soon!”

–Deya (owner and baker)

Bliss Street Baked Goods was born out of Deya’s desire to bring some delicious and different to the sweets being offered in Ventura County. She believes that when you order a treat for a special event, it should really be special!

“I don’t believe in baking sugar bombs, where all you taste is sweet. My Lebanese heritage influences my baking, so I like to mix in spices, nuts, and fruit so that the end result is a balanced treat that is fun to eat and also, interesting and unique!” 

At Bliss Street Baked Goods, you'll find everything from delicious fresh fruit pies to decadent chocolate desserts and cinnamon rolls to hard-to-resist Lebanese sweets. Bliss Street is a Cottage Food Organization, so everything is made out of Deya’s home in Camarillo, which allows her to keep costs down and flavor and variety up!

Seasonal and holiday sales offer the perfect opportunity to try something new - or place a special order for your next event or dinner! Goods are also sold at the Camarillo Farmers Market on 1st and 3rd Saturdays. Options for those on special diets are available as well.

Go to www.blissstreetbakery.com to find out more, sign up for the monthly newsletter, or contact Deya to place a special order. “You can also find me on Facebook or Instagram for up-to-the-minute information (@BlissStreetBakedGoods)! I look forward to baking for you soon!”

At this 3rd annual ball guests will enjoy unlimited grub, suds and sips from area eateries and “saloons” while enjoying a “hoedown” and participating in live and silent auctions. Benefits FOOD Share, Ventura County’s Food Bank. Sept. 20, 5–9pm.

Celebrating its 10th year, the festival takes place Sept. 15–16. Saturday’s Boots & Brews offers family-friendly fun and country music. Sunday’s Craft Beer Heaven offers 100 craft beers, food trucks and live music.

In its sixth year, this event features premier wine, microbrews, boutique spirits, gourmet food and, of course, lots of quality jazz. Apr. 9, 1–5pm.

The 27^th Annual Casa Pacifica Angels Wine, Food & Brew Festival will be held on Sunday, June 7^th, 2020, at CSU Channel Islands! Voted Best Charity Event and Best Food & Drink Festival by VC Reporter eight years running, the all-inclusive Festival is a County favorite. All proceeds from the Festival benefit Casa Pacifica - Casa Pacifica provides vital programs and services to the community’s most vulnerable children and their families. The Festival always sells out so get your tickets early for best pricing – a new ticket level on sale this year, Admission Plus, offers guests the chance to make the most of their afternoon by granting early admission to the general Festival area at noon, creating an enhanced Festival experience. Admission, Admission Plus, and VIP tickets are available at www.cpwinefoodbrewfest.com

                Casa Pacifica is excited to welcome back to their generous hosts: Conico Oil/MacValley Oil; Mission Produce; Nevers, Palazzo, Packard, Wildermuth & Wynner, PC; SDI Industries; The Van Huisen Family; and The Zarley Family. The Festival offers a chance for guests to sample food and drinks from over 150 exhibitors including: restaurants, caterers, bakeries, specialty shops, wineries, breweries, and specialty beverages. A large online silent auction offers guests and people not able to attend the chance to bid on must-have baskets and experiences. The “Best in Fest” competition winners will show off their winning creations, and the Yummie Top Chef competition will crown winners for the best “Savory” and the best “Sweet” chef’s masterpiece among the participating exhibitors. Live entertainment throughout the day on the main stage will keep the festival-goers dancing all afternoon.

            If you are interested in sponsoring or being an exhibitor at the festival, please visit www.cpwinefoodbrewfest.com. For further questions please contact Anna Coulson, Special Events Manager for Casa Pacifica at (805) 366-4023 or acoulson@casapacifica.org.

Beginning as a family hobby in the late 1970s, Blue Ridge Honey has grown to about 1,600 bee colonies, pollinating floral sources throughout Ventura County and beyond. Blue Ridge currently provides several raw, unfiltered, local honey varieties including Orange, Avocado, Sage, Wildflower and Raspberry. All five floral varieties were Blue Ribbon Winners at the 2015 Ventura County Fair. Available direct and at local markets.

805-941-3777

BlueRidgeHoneyCA.com

BlueSky Biochar provides a wide array of premium soil amendments including Biochar, worm castings, rock dust, mycorrhizae and many other products to create Living Soil in your garden.

Contact for free garden advice: Michael@blueskybiochar.com, 818-599-9119, BlueSkyBiochar.com.

Inspired by a book about preserving nutrition through the tradition of using time-honored techniques of Old World stone milling, Bob’s Red Mill was born. The slower speed and cooler temperature of the stones preserve the inherent nutrients and flavors of the grain. Flours, grains, muesli, beans, seeds oat cups and more.

The new sister store to FiG Curated Living, offering home furnishings, glassware, hand-crafted soaps, art, cookbooks, children’s wear and more in a historic cottage. @bungalowojai

 All-Natural, Handmade, Artisanal Bath, Wellness and Hair & Body Products

Created & Wildcrafted to be Mindful & Effective

Made with meticulously researched Botanicals, only Pure Essential Oils,

organic & sustainable ingredients responsibly sourced or locally grown in Ojai.

For more information:

BOGUEMILKSOAP.COM

Providing certified organic and fair trade coffee roasted to order for restaurants, businesses and homes. Brazuka Coffee Roasters roasts and packages for wholesale or retail.

Buon Gusto Farms' olives are kissed by the California sun and caressed by the ocean breeze. Highest-quality Buenaventura Olive Oil and California Coastal Olive Oils are made with olives that are hand-harvested, first pressed and cold pressed. Artisan California vinegars specially blended to pair with our olive oils. Available at farmers' markets and local stores.

Café BōKU is community-minded, working with local vendors like the ethically, and sustainably-sourced Bonito Coffee, and using local ingredients like olive oil, honey and jujubes.

Season & Hours: Open Saturdays from 8am to 12noon, Year-round (rain or shine).

Season & Hours: Open Sundays from 10am to 2pm, Year-round (rain or shine).

Season & Hours: Open Thursdays from 9am to 2pm, Year-round (rain or shine).

Season & Hours: Open Saturdays from 8:30am to noon, Year-round (rain or shine).

Season & Hours: Open Thursdays from 3pm to 7pm, Year-round (rain or shine).

Season & Hours: Open Wednesdays from 3pm to 7pm (rain or shine). Closed for Winter (TBD).

TAKE YOUR PICK

With the launch of the Pleasant Valley Certified Farmers' Market & Crafters' Corner, Camarillo residents now have two convenient farmers' markets where they can purchase farm-fresh produce and a wide variety of other foods. Held Wednesdays from 3 to 7pm, the new market is located at the Community Center Park.

Among the about 30 purveyors, shoppers will find free-range eggs from Fillmore-based Shepherd Farms and avocados and citrus from Marie's Citrus in Camarillo. Beylik Family Farms in Fillmore offers tomatoes and peppers; Moorpark's F&F Farms will have shiitake and oyster mushrooms, avocados and greens.

Shoppers can also stroll around the crafters' area, grab a loaf from Great Harvest Bread Company in Newbury Park, and indulge in an after-dinner treat from Desserts to Die For in Ventura.

The market is a partnership between the Ventura County Certified Farmers' Market Association and the Pleasant Valley Recreation & Park District. It is in addition to the Saturday farmers' market sponsored by Camarillo Hospice (CamarilloHospice.org).

A winery, tasting room and event space producing a broad selection of award-winning wines. Specializing in wines produced from grapes grown in Northern California’s Lodi Appellation. And now the home of Flat Fish Brewing Co.

Four Brix Winery is open for wine tastings, glasses or bottles, so come visit and relax. The winery hosts several monthly events and is available for private events.

A California chef whose memorable meals range from lively brunches
and casual cocktail parties to intimate private dinners and celebratory events, Robin Goldstein provides home-cooked experiences with unique flavors and contemporary style.

Her early exposure to fine dining at her grandparents’ restaurant along with her food-loving family sparked her lifelong passion for cooking.
A Washington, D.C. native, she grew up dining at the city’s most prominent restaurants and went on to study classic techniques at the acclaimed Culinary Institute of America in New York. Chef Robin moved to California in 1984 and pursued a career as a professional chef while owning a full-service catering and event-planning business. Through her travels and later living abroad for a number of years, she has developed and fine-tuned her California-Mediterranean cooking style, with an emphasis on spice and flavor.

The author of three cookbooks celebrating fresh, seasonal California-Mediterranean cuisine, and the creator of her signature line of salts and spice blends, Robin is also in demand as a food stylist, cooking instructor, and commentator for print and visual media.

For over 60 years, CBC Federal Credit Union has been dedicated to anticipating and providing for the life-long financial needs of our members today and tomorrow.

Visit cbcfcu.org or call us at 805.988.2151 for more information.

This authentic French Cafe was established in 2004  in the heart of Thousand Oaks. Family owned and operated, this is the place to go for breakfast, lunch and after school snacks.

Featuring homemade quiches, sandwiches, crepes, macarons, coffee drinks and more, there is something for everyone at Chocolatine. 

For more info follow on IG and FB @805chocolatine.

Offering local handmade chocolates crafted in the French tradition to seduce the eyes and tantalize the tongue, Chocolats du CaliBressan creates a sensation for the lips and heaven for the taste buds.

A family-owned fast casual restaurant specializing in authentic Cuban cuisine.  With sandwiches, plates, Cuban pastries, and coffee, it’s a truly unique Ventura Country experience. Dine-in, take-out or catering.

805-791-3534

Coffee Connection believes in service with a smile and handcrafts drinks with certified organic coffee and espresso. Also offering milk alternatives, light bites, fast Wi-Fi, and indoor/outdoor seating. Locations in Ojai and Oak View.

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

Providers of custom printed product labels, tamper proof labels and printed marketing materials for specialty food producers, wineries, breweries and restaurants. Also offering custom printed promotional items including apparel, aprons, mugs, glassware, tote bags, pens, magnets, water bottles, bags, etc.

The Community Marketplace is an outlet for community members, students, and visitors to come to campus to purchase necessary household items, produce, packaged goods, and gifts. Bring your family and friends to shop and enjoy great food!

The Marketplace generates funds for scholarship and basic needs grants.

Season & Hours: Sundays 8am-3pm

Community Memorial Health System was established in 2005 when Community Memorial Hospital in Ventura merged with Ojai Valley Community Hospital. In addition to these two hospitals this not-for-profit organization serves various area communities with family-practice health centers. Opening this winter in Ventura is the new six-story, 355,000 square foot Community Memorial Hospital.

Compassionate Eating offers recipes, classes, catering, personal chef, meal services, live demos, motivation and inspiration to heal one’s self and the planet with food medicine. Organic vegan, vegetarian, Ayurvedic, gluten-free and raw cuisine.

All CORKY'S NUTS products are: 

 Certified Organic - CCOF / USDA

Raw . Vegan . Gluten-Free

NON-GMO

Unpasteurized

Sugar Free & Salt Free

 Lovingly grown & hand-crafted in California

Our organic walnuts are grown in Northern California and harvested every fall in late October. We want you to have access to FRESH, AMAZING tasting walnuts so we ship our nuts directly to you after harvest. 

Our convenient pre-order service is available starting in April so you may reserve as many pounds of CORKY'S NUTS from our seasonal crop as your heart desires. Come December, once your walnuts have been harvested, cracked out, and hand-packaged, we ship these beauties directly to you. We can't wait either!

We handcraft all of our products in small batches throughout the year in our certified organic (CCOF) production facility. 

When our annual harvest sells out, that's it. We recommend getting enough to last you and your family for the year (10-12lbs). Just like the squirrels do!

By offering our crop seasonally, you are able to experience a smooth, buttery tasting walnut, fresh off the tree. 

Get more information at CorkysNuts.com.

David Whipple brings four decades of jewelry making and repair experience to his shop in Meiners Oaks. Voted “2014 Best Jeweler in the Ojai Valley”, David specializes in custom designs and handcrafted jewelry using conflict-free diamonds, gold, platinum and silver. Watch/jewelry repairs and appraisals.

Mentored by one of the finest car builders and designers in the business, Dave specializes in classic restorations, complete custom builds, fabrication, modifications and collision repairs of pre-1975 vehicles. Dave’s Garage recently moved into a new 8,000 square foot shop and showroom with products for do-it-yourselfers.

Deardorff Family Farms is a fourth-generation grower and shipper, offering fresh, organic produce delivered consumer-direct through Fresh Picks by Deardorff Organics. Over a dozen delivery locations throughout Ventura County.

Ues code "edibleojai" to save 50% off your first box.

ABOUT FRESH PICKS BY DEARDOFF ORGANICS CSA
type: Certified Organic
drop-offs/delivers: Throughout Ventura County
contact: freshpicks@deardorfffamilyfarms.com

deKor&Co. carries an eclectic selection of vintage and custom-made furniture, home accessories, fashion and jewelry, gardening supplies, art and books. Their “Art of Tea” bar provides a meeting spot for locals and weary shoppers to put their feet up.

This shop opened its doors in 2013 with a focus on local, handmade and fair trade goods. Featuring a wide selection of unique gifts for home and garden, its hours are Monday–Saturday 10am–6pm and Sunday 11am–5pm.

And check out their newly opened shop Bungalow by FiG, at 109 N. Montgomery St, just around the corner from the Chevron station on Ojai Ave.

DeLiteFul, in The Oaks Mall, believes that food is medicine and should be free from harmful additives. Everything is made on the premises, fresh from scratch and totally delicious. Food and drink offerings include low-carb, sugar-free, chemical sweetener- free, grain-free, gluten-free and chemical/artificial additive-free.

Desserts To Die For is a dessert caterer and licensed food truck in a 1967 Cadillac hearse. Seasonal desserts feature locally sourced ingredients. Hours and days vary.

Historic Downtown Ventura features more than 50 restaurants and live music venues, 100-plus unique shops and galleries, and the crown jewel of the cultural district—the venerable San Buenaventura Mission. Come for the seaside charm, stay for the food. Downtown has something for everyone. It's dog friendly, too!

Established in 1986, B.D. Dautch and family’s Earthtrine Farm provides fresh specialty produce and herbs to restaurants and schools. Certified Organic by CCOF, Earthtrine Farm’s produce can also be found at the Ojai and Santa Barbara Farmers’ Markets. 

robertbdmoon@yahoo.com

The Friend family has grown tasty Ojai citrus, harvested year-round, since the 1870s. Friend's Ranches produce, which includes juicy Valencia oranges and Ojai grapefruit, is at farmers' markets, and available for local wholesale and seasonal mail order. Friend's Ranches has a farm stand which is open every Tuesday and Friday morning from 7am-noon where you can purchase Ojai grown citrus (Friend's grows over 50 varieties of citrus!), freshly squeezed juices, local honey, Ojai Pixie swag and more.  This is a great stop before heading into the mountains for a hike or camping trip. 

A Wealth of Natural Healing!
Providing natural and organic ways to balance your body.
695 E Main St, Ventura, CA 93001
(805) 648-6426
https://www.emasherbs.com/

Exotic Spice Co. offers Seven Continents Spice Rubs, a unique line of convenient, pre-blended spice rubs from around the world, as well as gift sets. Handcrafted in Ojai with organic ingredients for home cooks, foodies and professional chefs seeking exotic seasonings for their cooking. Available at select local stores and online. Free local deliveries in the Ojai Valley.

Forget Driving, Enjoy Indulging! Explore Wines provides expertly guided, customized tours of wineries and breweries throughout the 805 in Mercedes Sprinter vans. Owner Lisa Stoll is a licensed charter party carrier and certified advanced level III WSET sommelier.

Fine artisan chocolates and confections, hand-crafted daily with single-origin, fair trade chocolate and the freshest ingredients. Bonbons hand-painted with colored cocoa butter. Small-batch ice cream, espresso and specialty drinks. Cafe now open.

For preorders:

By Phone: 805.667.9228

Via Text: 805.794.1225

By Email: Jennifer@ExVotoChocolates.com

Farmer and the Cook is a vegetarian Mexican cafe and mini-modern market offering organic produce, dairy, artisan cheeses, groceries and some irresistible kitchenware. The cafe's produce comes from their 10-acre farm, two miles down the road.

Enjoy local foods and worldly flavors at Ojai's favorite bistro. Chef/owner Susan Coulter's passion for cooking, paired with a focus on locally grown, healthy ingredients and an exemplary culinary and service team, provide an intimate bistro-style environment.

Fig Tree Farms, a Santa Paula citrus and avocado grower, sells California Finger Limes direct. Available now through January. Three sizes to choose from. Order online for pick up at the farm or by shipment.

Fig-Tree-Farms.com

Founded in 1996, Firestone Walker began as a small craft brewery with roots in wine country on California’s Central Coast. Now a regional brewery, they offer several series of beers, including limited releases, vintage series, collaborations, wild ales and the newly released Firestone Lager.

Co-owned and located with Camarillo winery Cantara Cellars, Flat Fish Brewing is one of California’s first beer and wine manufacturers to take advantage of new 2018 laws allowing the serving of both beer and wine in a common defined area.

We define “threads” to mean the bringing together of “good things” to create “great things,” like the ingredients of our beer, the members of our team or the members of our community coming together to share a pint.

Family owned and operated, Flora Gardens offers its patrons friendly and knowledgeable service and a vast selection of succulents, annuals, perennials, cacti, houseplants, California native plants, trees, soils, fertilizer and pottery. Open seven days.

Ancient Roots. Modern Elixirs.

Flying Embers Hard Kombucha is a delicious, sparkling probiotic tea, hand-crafted with an adaptogen root blend of Ashwagandha, Turmeric, Ginger, and Astragalus. Our dry fermentation process gives our Hard Kombucha a perfectly balanced natural sweetness with zero sugar, and all of our amazing flavors are certified organic, gluten-free, and vegan. Experience Flying Embers, a tasty, refreshing complement to a healthy celebration.

To find where to buy Flying Embers locally, visit FlyingEmbers.com.

Fine ingredients and traditional methods produce artisanal bread, sauces and dressings that go into gourmet sandwiches, paninis and salads. Soups made from scratch, and quiche crusts and baked goods made with real butter.

Chris Williams and his hardworking deckhands have fished out of Channel Islands Harbor for 30 years. Fresh Fish Fanatics offers just-caught, super fresh seafood in season, including halibut, white sea bass, mako shark, ahi tuna and more, right from the boat. Located below the Channel Islands Harbor Farmers' Market.

Gables has provided senior housing in a hidden oasis for discerning seniors for over a half century. It was started by Dr. Ethel Percy Andrus, the founder of AARP. While Gables is no longer affiliated with AARP, the belief that seniors deserve the highest quality lifestyle continues to influence our community today.

This Ojai gem attracts residents and guests to its blend of cottage living and superior service. Lovingly restored with modern additions, true to its California roots, this community combines elegance with a relaxing lifestyle.

Gables is one of a kind. Its six-acre resort style campus offers Independent Living, Concierge Services, Assisted Living and Special Needs Care. Each type of care is individually crafted to assist residents with their specific needs. Gables and our loving, trained staff are able to provide as little or as much support as one needs while living comfortably in one’s own cottage. Gables’ campus offers a mosaic living approach that is just for you.

Ojai’s distinction as Shangri-La is well earned thanks to its mix of temperate weather, interesting people,  beautiful setting and variety of activities. Gables is an extension of all that Ojai has to offer.

Our Dining Services staff offer a wide variety of healthy and nutritious meals and are experienced at catering for all dietary needs.

GIVE US A CALL TODAY! We Are Here for You.

805-646-1446

RCFE #565800551     

Offers an extensive selection of locally sourced wines and craft beers paired with regional flavors and served in the historic elegance of Ventura’s first bar and speakeasy. Plenty of outdoor seating.
454 E Main St, Ventura, CA, 93001
805-641-0053

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At Great Harvest Bread Company, we specialize in freshly baked whole grain bread, made from high-protein wheat purchased from family-owned farms in Northwestern Montana. We grind ALL of our 100% whole wheat flour fresh everyday on our European stone mill right here in our bakery. Unlike some other bakeries, we never use preservatives, artificial dough conditioners, artificial sweeteners, or frozen dough that's trucked in from a factory somewhere. Everything is handmade, from scratch right here in our little bakery.

In addition to great tasting nutritious and wholesome bread, we also make breakfast sweets; muffins, cookies, scones, cinnamon rolls, and awesome bread pudding. Our sandwiches and panini feature freshly sliced premium meats and cheeses, fresh produce, and of course our freshly baked bread. Breakfast sandwiches are available 7am - 3pm daily, and lunch sandwiches and panini are served from 11am - 3pm.

We also feature our own made-from scratch granola, pancake mix, flavored oatmeal and cookie mix. The store has a selection of local honey products, fruit spreads, syrup, and make-at-home soup mixes.

Come on in anytime for a free slice of bread from our breadboard.