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Serving Central American cuisine and specialty craft cocktails, Rumfish brings the flavors and style of their original restaurant in Belize to downtown Ventura. Enjoy unique small plates, inspired main courses and desserts inside or on the patio. Daily happy hour.

Scratch, Ventura County’s #1 food truck for four years running, brings its farm-to-table fare to a space in The Annex at The Collection RiverPark. Scratch Sandwich Counter will stay true to its roots offering breakfast, lunch and dinner menus highlighting local, seasonal items.

With a wide selection of seafood, aged hand-cut USDA prime steaks, local vegetables, finely crafted desserts and more, Chef James Sly's 40+ years in kitchens around the world gives Sly's patrons fine traditional cuisine in a historic setting. Also offering an extraordinary wine list.

Founded in 1992 by mother-and-daughter team Suzanne and Sandra, Suzanne's Cuisine features contemporary European cuisine in a comfortable upscale environment. Suzanne's Cuisine specializes in French and Italian influences, fresh seafood, and produce from local farmers' markets and Suzanne's own Roll Ranch.

Situated within Ventura County's highest-producing winery, Tierra Sur at Herzog Wine Cellars is the region's only Zagat-rated, five-star, fine-dining kosher restaurant. Here, guests of Tierra Sur enjoy wine tastings expertly paired with delicious, award-winning fare. Led by master chef and Southern California native Gabe Garcia, Tierra Sur's menu boasts strong Mediterranean influences with fresh seasonal ingredients. Using only locally-sourced produce, hand selected by Chef Gabe himself, the restaurant offers a true farm-to-table experience. For reservations, please visit tierrasuratherzog.com.

Enjoy organic meals with a rustic, modern, stylistic flare. Offering private in-home personal chef services, culinary classes from basic to advanced, education on healthy ingredient substitution, food and wine sensory evaluation education and private events.

Beautiful, handcrafted pieces for the home from custom designs using sustainable and reclaimed American hardwoods. One-of-a-kind tables, chairs, desks, dressers, beds, cabinets, cutting boards, boxes and more.

sthomaswoodworks@gmail.com

Much more than mattresses, Snoozzz Mattress offers a variety of organic mattresses, sofas, sleeper sofas, organic bedding, recliners, power lift chairs and home furnishings. Also customizable furniture made from eco-friendly, reclaimed wood originally milled and harvested 50-100 years ago.

New showroom at 3095 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd.

Mon 10-5:30
Tue 10-5:30
Wed 12-4
Thu 10-5:30
Fri 10-5:30
Sat 10-5:30
Sun 12-4

Solana Heights, a brand new collection of single-family homes and townhomes by CalAtlantic, is only two miles from Ventura’s downtown and close to shopping, dining, the Pacific Coast and local freeways. 

SALES CENTER
204 CHICKASAW STREET
VENTURA, CA 93001

HOURS:

• Monday: 1pm-5:30pm
• Tuesday-Sunday: 10am-5:30pm

SolanaHeights.com

Naturally filtered over 30 years by the Italian Alps and bottled at the source in Bergamo, Italy, S.Pellegrino has been a key ingredient in exceptional meals since 1899. Chefs trust their sources. Chefs trust S.Pellegrino.

FineDiningLovers.com

Financial health is financial wealth! Saffron Business Services manages clients' taxes and bookkeeping, as well as offers business management and business startup assistance.

Whether for a relaxing meal on the patio under the sycamores, a very happy hour or a quick bite at the Elixir bar, the cuisine at Sage Ojai is sure to delight the senses, fuel the body, satisfy the soul and protect the planet. With an innovative take on traditional dishes from around the world, the menu highlights local, fresh, organic and seasonal produce, sustainable meat, eggs and poultry, wild-caught fish and seafood, beneficial whole grains, and made from scratch organic and gluten-free baked goods.

SageMindfulMeals.com

805-646-9204

Seasons & Hours: Fridays from 3pm to 7pm

OPENING SOON

Season & Hours: First Sundays Only, 10am-2pm

A full-service catering company with a focus on seasonality of produce and a preference for local and organic products. Chef Gabrielle Moes and her team are dedicated to creating memorable events through exquisite food, creative presentation and impeccable service.

First held in 1988, this two-day festival celebrates Cajun, Creole and blues music, culture and food. Hosted by The Rotary Club of Simi Sunrise, 100% of profits are donated to charitable, educational and humanitarian causes. May 26–27, 10:30am–8pm.

California's largest traveling tequila and taco music festival takes place July 21–22, offering tequila, tacos, margaritas, craft beer and live music. Saturday offers tequila samplings. Sunday presents an assortment of margaritas.

The 20th Annual Thousand Oaks Arbor/Earth Day Celebration is a major city-sponsored event in a fun, family-oriented venue and features environmental exhibitors, animal shows, children's activities, electric vehicle displays, entertainment, bike rodeo, free workshops, food trucks and more. Apr. 8, 10am–3pm.

Take part in the world’s largest and “most fun” heirloom tomato seedling sale, featuring more than 100 varieties.

Otto & Sons Nursery, 1835 E. Guiberson Rd., Fillmore (Mar. 20-21);

Underwood Farm Market, 5696 E. Los Angeles Ave., Somis (Mar. 28–29);

Seaside Gardens, 3700 Via Real, Carpinteria (Apr. 4-5);

Topa Mountain Winery, 821 W. Ojai Ave., Ojai (Apr. 4).

At this free community educational event, learn how agriculture and technology are intertwined and how you are key to sustaining our county’s agriculture. See, hear and taste Ventura County agriculture, while exploring the future of farming and innovative jobs. Mar. 31, 8am–12:30pm.

More than 20 participating restaurants offering up dining specials. This year’s featured ingredient is the Ortega chili. Find hidden eggs at the restaurants to win a gift card. Mar. 25–Apr. 1.

The producers of the Ventura Winter Wine Walk bring this spring wine walk and street fair to Ventura on March 28, 3–6pm. Wine and craft beer at over 40 tasting locations. VIP Chocolate Lounge available. Free street Fair is 11am–6:30pm. 

Cannabis business forums, industry panels, presentations, networking and live entertainment. Enjoy a 3- to 5-course edible pairing dinner with celebrity chef Chris Sayegh. Proceeds benefit Safety Harbor Kids. Oct. 26, 1–9pm.

An event featuring some of the nation's leading health and nutrition experts and plant- based chefs giving presentations on whole food plant-based nutrition. A light breakfast and whole food plant-based lunch will be provided. Feb. 17, 8am–4:30pm.

Women & What We Love is a festive evening fundraiser with premium wines, gourmet small plates, desserts and a silent auction. Event is May 1, 5–8pm. Proceeds benefit the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Oxnard and Port Hueneme.

Season & Hours: Open Fridays from 11am to 3:30pm, Year-round (rain or shine).

Season & Hours: Open Fridays from 4pm to 8:30pm, Year-round (rain or shine).

Located in the Park View Court at The Collection RiverPark, this weekly market is brought to the community through a partnership with California Certified Farmers Markets and Raw Inspiration, a nonprofit organization that educates people on the importance of a healthy diet.

Thursdays, 4–8pm.

Season & Hours: Open Thursdays from Noon to 5pm, Year-round (rain or shine). Closed for Winter between Thanksgiving and New Years Day.

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

The Sirona cleanse and flush is a mild and easy to follow cleanse. The refreshing and rejuvenating approach begins and ends with prepared alkalizing whole foods and juices that are 100% vegan and gluten free. Offering 3-day, 5-day and customized private cleanses.

Welcome to a world class spa where time resets, memories are crafted and life hits its highest notes. Explore how the authentically re-imagined resort can help create and care for your special day.

For more than 55 years, Somis Nut House has been a local institution, offering a wide variety of candies, nuts, dried fruits and other goodies. Gift packages and shipping available, too.

Wild at Heart Ojai offers a variety of organic fermented foods and drinks that are lovingly handcrafted in Ojai and sourced from local farms in Ventura and Santa Barbara Counties. They also conduct fermentation workshops throughout the year.

Selling spices, teas, and scores of Ventura's favorite local artisan products, Spice-Topia is the go-to place for seasonings, kitchen goodies and gifts for foodies. Also affordable cooking classes.

SpiceTopia is a little shop started seven years ago to provide spices and teas to Ventura. Over the last seven years, they have grown and evolved into a shopping destination on Main Street, Ventura.

"We invite you to stop on by and explore our curated collection of locally created artisan foods and crafts. We're also here to help you find the perfect spice for any recipe--And the perfect tea for any taste and time of day!"

Their spices and teas are organic and fairtrade certified when possible. They also offer programming throughout the year in the form of cooking classes, healthy
eating workshops, tea tastings, and more!

They are located in the heart of downtown Ventura next to the Taj Cafe and Nature's Grill and across from the Century 10 movie theater. Free parking is available right behind the store in the parking garage accessed from E. Santa Clara Street.

Products are also available online at www.spice-topia.com.

"Don't see what you are looking for? Just give us a call at
805.628.3267--we would love to help!"

Every item in this small-batch Midtown neighborhood bake shop is made from scratch and love each morning using the finest ingredients. Featuring gluten-free and vegan options, too. Call to find out the day’s offerings.

type: Organic
drop-offs/delivers: Ventura

With two locations and present at many area farmers’ markets, Underwood also offers pick-your-own produce, educational school tours, gift baskets, CSA program and the annual Holiday and Fall Harvest Festivals.

3370 Sunset Valley Road, Moorpark; 

5696 Los Angeles Avenue, Somis

ABOUT THE CSA
type: Sustainable
drop-offs/delivers: Throughout Ventura County
contact: info@underwoodfamilyfarms.com
805.529.3690

Opened in early 2014, Strey Cellars is a super contemporary winery and tasting room operated by Scott and Katie Ballew. With a soft spot for Zinfandel, the Lodi Appellation is the source for most of Scott’s first-class fruit.

A boutique winery featuring Giovinazzo Wines, Italian varietals grown and bottled in California, and SVI label wines, premium non-Italian varietals and blends. Newly expanded tasting room.

For more than 30 years, The Ojai Vineyard has been on the cutting edge of wine production in the Santa Barbara and Ventura area. True to its ideals, it has stayed small and crafty, making some of the most compelling wines on the Central Coast.

Studio Channel Islands is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to a bringing together artists and community for extraordinary artistic encounters that enrich, educate, and entertain. Located in Old Town Camarillo, Studio Channel Islands offers two art galleries, 40 working artists studios, an outdoor exhibition and event spaces. 

Ongoing programs include:

Open Studios/First Saturday of the Month

 

IT ALL STARTED WHEN…

SunOven was born from founder Alexis Davis’s desire to create wholesome artisan bread that everyone can enjoy, regardless of food allergies or preferences. A Southern California-based wife and mother of three, Alexis could not find a gluten-free bread that was both pure and delicious enough to satisfy her growing family—so she made it herself. The result was a soft, hearty buckwheat bread that appeals as much to foodies as to those with allergen-free diets. All products are crafted from a careful mix of gluten-free and vegan ingredients grown under the sun, SunOven delivers all the flavor of gourmet products, without the gluten, dairy, additives, preservatives or pesticides. Each batch is lovingly hand-crafted and delivered fresh to local shops, stores, and restaurants in California.

Customer Contact & Online Ordering:

www.sunovengf.com

Where to find products:

BEACON COFFEE

LAZY ACRES

FARMER & THE COOK

RAINBOW BRIDGE NATURAL FOODS

WESTRIDGE FAMILY MARKETS

FOOD HARMONICS

HARVEST CAFE, VENTURA

JOI CAFE 

RED KETTLE  

PACIFIC HEALTH FOODS

KAY'S COFFEE SHOP

Enjoy live music while tasting products from over 60 of the area’s premier food and beverage establishments, at this 8th annual event by the Greater Conejo Valley Chamber of Commerce.

Nov 11, 5–8pm.

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.

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.

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.

Growing for Ventura County since 2009, The Abundant Table is a five-acre certified organic farm and education center located at McGrath Family Farm in Camarillo. Visit the on-site farm store or join the CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) box program with pick-up locations across Ventura County for just $30/week.

CSA contact: csa@theabundanttable.org

Inside the Ventura Wine Company, The Cave is a place for exploring food and wine pairings. Wines are available in 1-, 3- and 5-ounce pours, while the kitchen serves impressive small plates, entrée salads, pizza, sandwiches and burgers. Check out the new Barrel Room, perfect for private parties and group gatherings.

The City of Ventura’s Environmental Sustainability Division is committed to the preservation of Ventura’s environment through innovative waste reduction and pollution prevention programs, including effective public education and outreach for residents and businesses. 

Seasons & Hours: Saturdays from 8am to 2pm; year round, rain or shine

Eat. Shop. Enjoy. A fantastic collection of restaurants, shops, entertainment, art and events, including over a dozen eateries. New and now open: The Annex Food Hall, a public marketplace featuring 16,000 square feet of unique local retailers, craft food and beverage purveyors. TheCollectionRP.com/the_annex

The culinary inspired event center debuted in February 2019. Famed architect, Howard Backen, designed the expansive 30,000 square foot farmhouse to connect world-class food culture with indoor/outdoor functions. The Farmhouse provides spectacular new venues and even more exceptional culinary experiences alongside our award-winning culinary ambassador, Nancy Silverton. 

855-697-8780

The Lavender Inn is a historic bed & breakfast in the heart of Ojai. Built in 1874, this landmark property is also the home of the Ojai Culinary School, offers an on-site day spa, hosts customized Ojai weddings, and much more.

The Oaks at Ojai is an all-inclusive destination spa that offers something for everyone, from a get-fit getaway to a jump-start-to-wellness program or just a down day of relaxation and stress-reducing treatments. Affordable day-long to week-long packages available.

Established in 2011, The Ventura Meat Company provides the highest quality, responsibly sourced meats at Ventura's first full-service, sustainable, retail butcher shop. You won’t find any artificial ingredients in anything sold here.

Experience the ultimate waterfront dining destination in Ventura County. Patrons marvel at The Waterside Restaurant and Wine Bar's farm-to-fork culinary creations, expertly paired with select wines and presented with sweeping views of the beautifully scenic Channel Islands Harbor.

Twenty88, nestled along historic Ventura Blvd. in Old Town Camarillo, fuses refined social dining and small town charm. Foodies and fun seekers can enjoy lunch, happy hour and dinner, featuring gourmet fusion cuisine, wines, craft beers and artfully created cocktails.

Relax in old Town Camarillo at this popular wine lounge, enjoying unique wines, craft beers, small plates, lunch and dinner. Weekly happy hours and featured wine tastings. Indoor and outdoor seating. The specialty market offers retail sales of fine wines, craft brews, artisan cheeses and charcuterie. 

At Top This Chocolate, the topping choices are endless! Choose premium dark, milk, white or sugar free chocolate and top it with your choice of nuts, dried fruit, candy, cookies and salty snacks. You can even put a name on a bar in chocolate letters or a chocolate plaque that says Happy Birthday, Congratulations, Thank You or Happy Anniversary.

In store at Ventura Harbor Village, each custom creation is ready in less than EIGHT minutes. Order online at TopThisChocolate.com and have your custom creation shipped anywhere in the US. They use only 100% cocoa butter, Fair Trade Certified, non GMO chocolate. Top This Chocolate is the world's only customizable-on-the-spot chocolate store!  

Ventura Harbor Village Shopping Center, 1559 Spinnaker Drive, Suite 109, Ventura, CA 93001   (805) 535-4167

TopThisChocolate.com

Established in 1986, Treeco specializes in residential and commercial tree care with a focus on promoting healthy growth. Board Certified Master Arborist Edwin Slowik and his team provide pruning, fertilization, irrigation, tree risk assessment and consultation.

TreecoVentura.com

Great selection of 30 craft beers on tap from both our in-house brewery and guest taps, full bar, scratch kitchen serving quality classic tavern fare with a twist and a happy hour menu served 7 days/week.

Agoura Hills

30105 Agoura Rd. 

818-735-0091

Camarillo 

2433 Ventura Blvd.

For more info visit TwistedOakTavern.pub.

Seasons & Hours: Saturdays & Sundays from 8am to 2pm.

Season & Hours: Saturdays and Sundays, 8am-2pm

Ventura County's original farmers' markets since 1986, providing the true connection of fresh and local foods and the finest small California farmers, with locations in Ventura (Wednesdays and Saturdays), Thousand Oaks (Thursdays) and Santa Clarita (Sundays). Ventura County Certified Farmers' Markets encourages the public to meet the farmers and get to know their food.

The Ventura County Winery Association consists of local boutique wineries producing artisan wines in casual settings. Member wineries feature tasting bars open to the public and most have on-site production facilities. Visitors can sample dozens of wines in a variety of styles including whites, rosés, reds and dessert wines.

Since 2011, Ventura Spirits’ mission has been to use the natural and agricultural bounty of California's central coast to hand-craft novel and delicious spirits. 

For more about this local distillery check out these articles:

Ventura Spirits Breaks New Ground

Ventura Spirits Captures Local Bounty in a Bottle

Find them here:

VenturaSpirits.com

Phone: (805) 232-4313

Billed as the “World’s Largest Wine Walk”, this Dec 3 event starts at noon with a free Holiday Street Fair. The Wine Walk, 4–7:15pm, showcases world class wines and craft beers in popular downtown businesses. Stroll Main Street surrounded by live entertainment, holiday lighting and snowfall at 6:45. Proceeds benefit the Downtown Ventura Organization.

Come to El Jardin Courtyard in downtown Ventura for the finest in oils, vinegars, spirits, liqueurs and wines. Translating literally as “from the cask,” Vom Fass offers a novel tasting experience where everything in the store can be sampled.

Get both the ranchers and the butchers with Watkins Cattle Co. beef, pork, and chicken. Watkins' cattle are 100% pasture raised in Ventura County, with no added hormones or antibiotics, and dry aged for 21 days. At farmers' markets and their butcher shop.

We Olive's two Ventura County locations offer large selections of California certified olive oils, balsamic vinegars, gourmet sauces, mustards, olives, gifts and more. The Thousand Oaks location's wine bar serves California boutique wines and gourmet small plates.

WeOlive.com/Ventura

Zesteez gluten-free, vegetarian chutneys are easy to use, innovative, versatile and delicious. Use them as a dip, a sandwich spread, on your burgers, in your tacos or in your cooking. Available at select Albertsons, Pavilions, Vons, specialty stores, Amazon and DirectEats.com. Also supplying chefs, restaurants and caterers.

The Village at Westlake Village Inn is home to the popular restaurants Stonehaus, a boutique enoteca serving specialty coffees, breakfast, lunch, dinner and fine wines; Bogie’s, a lounge perfect for cocktails, music and dancing; and Mediterraneo, known for fresh, seasonal, European-style cuisine.

An open dining room with chandeliers, communal tables and an espresso bar, this artisan café features California-inspired garden fresh fare, organic coffee, whole leaf teas, freshly baked breads and premium gelato. Also cooking classes and workshops offered by Creative Alibis Studio inside.

Over 100 exotic herbs and botanicals from around the world combine to create sweet and spicy herbal teas. From subtle, sophisticated to rich and indulgent, Yogi caffeine free teas are available at health food stores, supermarkets and pharmacies throughout the county.

100% authentic German and international sausages, including Bratwursts and seasonal specialties. Created from years-old family recipes, handcrafted locally with only the finest ingredients. New retail shop.

Follow the signs to find the shop!