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We’re Bringing Classy Back To Santa Barbara Nightlife

Picking a hotspot, planning a bachelorette party or heading out to happy hour just got easier thanks to Blush Santa Barbara. Located in the heart of downtown, Blush Restaurant + Lounge is a unique combination of restaurant and lounge that transforms the hurried lunch, the harried dinner and the chaotic and noisy nightlife into a cool and classy experience. The sizable space works as a dance floor and event space, making it a top choice for many events, especially with its track record as one of the best bachelorette party locations in the region.

Top 5 Reasons People Keep Coming Back to Blush

Ambiance

Good food is one thing, but dining on good food in one of the leading restaurants in Santa Barbara that serves up ambiance as seamlessly as your steak is another. Blush transforms an ordinary dinner out into refined social dining and the typically chaotic nightclub scene into a sophisticated experience. Modern décor, warm lighting and an inviting dining and dancing area ensure the ambiance easily transcends from day to night.

The ‘Magical’ Patio

For some, Blush’s patio doesn’t just add to the ambiance, it creates the ambiance. The patio may not be magical in the sense of featuring fairy dust or a performing illusionist, but it does serve as a magical attraction for many. Patrons can enjoy the sunny Santa Barbara scene while sipping on pomegranate punch or nibbling on tender bites of filet mignon. That certainly should count as magical, especially since the patio features six intimate fireside tables.

Local California Cuisine

Whether you’re in the mood for California cuisine with a local flair or good ole American comfort food, Blush can accommodate your palate. You may not even have to choose between the two, with delightful dishes that combine them. Perhaps you’d like to sample the Lobster Mac-N-Cheese, the Ahi Tuna Wrap or an appetizing Charcuterie as an appetizer. Blush menus cover lunch, dinner, weekend brunch, a happy hour menu, a dessert menu and even a kids’ menu if you want to make Blush a family affair. A lounge bar menu also kicks into gear after 10 p.m.

Executive Chef Mossin Sugich and his culinary team use local, fresh produce and unique combinations. They can accommodate an intimate first date as easily as a party of dozens for your rehearsal dinners, bachelorette parties or other select events that deserve the finest of everything Santa Barbara restaurants can offer.

Dashing Drink Menus

Blush’s extensive menu options extend to the drinks, featuring a broad wine list and specific selections for happy hour, cocktails and brunch libations. The freshest ingredients take center stage with our drink mixologist Josh Lewis, who can whip up any number of one-of-a-kind specialty cocktails. Bachelorette parties will never be the same once Josh serves up a round of Pineapple Smashes infused with jalapeno or a batch of his pomegranate punch.

Attention to Detail

The executive chef and mixologist Josh aren’t the only ones who focus on the details. Blush’s servers continue to be highly touted for their ability to estimate your needs before you may know you had them. Attention to detail is additionally what gives Blush its sophisticated ambiance and makes it an ideal location for happy hour, dinner out or a night on the town.

No matter why you choose to Blush, you won’t have to worry about the details.  Our trained and friendly staff knows how to proactively relax our guests.  All you have to do is sit back, relax and tip your glass in a toast to Santa Barbara class.

About Blush Restaurant & Lounge: If you are planning a bachelorette party, rehearsal dinner, or elegant wedding reception,visit the website and Facebook page. Reservations may be made by phone or booked online. Blush is located at 630 State Street in downtown Santa Barbara. For more information call (805) 957-1300 to speak with our friendly staff.

Blush Restaurant + Lounge Unveils New Site

Blush Restaurant + Lounge, conveniently located in the heart of downtown Santa Barbara, announces the redesign of its website to represent the restaurant’s easy combination of refined culture and contemporary ambience. In addition to reflecting its modern style and sophistication, the restaurant also wanted the new site to be informative and user friendly.

The tone is set right away on the new landing page where guests are treated to sumptuous views of Blush’s cuisine and comfort. If visitors are tempted to try some of the Santa Barbara restaurant’s fine culinary offerings, reservations can easily be made right from the home page. Quick links are offered to further information on holiday parties and bachelorette parties, two of the restaurant’s most sought-after events.

A quick tour around the site lands visitors on the tantalizing menu page, where guests can peruse options from the lunch menu, dinner menu, brunch menu and Blush’s famous dessert menu. The Blush Restaurant + Lounge menu highlights the original flavors of seasonal California cuisine and incorporates American comfort food classics, but accommodating chefs are happy to customize a party menu to any taste. Chefs use fresh and local produce from Santa Barbara to satisfy the palette of every guest.

The page also offers quick access to further information about some of the most entertaining parts of the Lounge’s nightlife scene. Visitors will be astonished by the wide variety of libations available on the wine list, cocktail menu and happy hour menu. Blush Restaurant + Lounge not only has an exceptional food menu, it also offers exquisite, one of a kind specialty cocktails, which feature only the freshest ingredients.

“We created Blush Restaurant + Lounge to be a fun and relaxed spot for intimate dinners, bachelorette parties, wedding receptions, and so much more,” commented Asaf Dimant. “We can be part of a night on the town or a weekend getaway to Santa Barbara. This new site truly showcases the comfort, fun, and enjoyment of a meal or event at Blush.”

The site’s photo gallery includes many party scenes, dinner views, and photos of relaxing evenings in front of a fire pit on the patio. Nestled in the heart of downtown Santa Barbara, Blush Restaurant + Lounge provides a modern, stylish decor with a warm, ambient indoor dining room and exquisite outdoor patio accompanied by fireside seating. It features seasonal Californian cuisine with inventive signature cocktails that truly highlight a classic dining experience at its finest.

About Blush Restaurant + Lounge: Gayot’s review reported, “Nightlife and fine dining collide at this hot-spot in downtown Santa Barbara.” The restaurant + lounge is located at 630 State Street.  If you’re planning a bachelorette party, rehearsal dinner, or elegant wedding reception, visit the website and Facebook page or call 805-957-1300 for more information. Reservations may be made by phone or booked online.

Stay Healthy With Natural Ginger Super Tea This Holiday Season

Primal Essence has been supplying healthy extracts to the food and beverage industries, and the food service industry, for over fifteen years. Our customer appreciation and demand for these all-natural extracts has been so high that we are now bringing our line of special teas to the consumer market as well, and to wholesale tea venues. Many people are now rediscovering the reviving properties of medicinal teas or experiencing the uplifting qualities of Turmeric Tulsi, Classic Chai and Vanilla Chai. There has been an especially strong interest in our Lemon Ginger and Ginger Zing Organic Super Teas this holiday season.

Our ginger tea extracts are not only great tasting, but they also offer added health benefits, which include aiding digestion, reducing nausea due to motion sickness, treating migraine symptoms, serving as an anti-inflammatory aid, or soothing the symptoms of colds and flu.  You only need a few squirts of our Primal Essence organic teas to receive plenty of beneficial side-effects.  Our ginger extracts are highly concentrated with active substances that will boost your health and immunity levels. If you are thinking about adding ginger to your health routine, here are a few considerations to keep in mind:·

Healthy: Primal Essence Super Teas are made with extracts that naturally preserve the inherent natural antioxidants and phytonutrients.

All Natural: Primal Essence believes that there is no need for artificial colors and flavorings, or any chemical additives. The natural ginger and chai teas, and all the other spice and herb extracts used in Primal Essence Super Teas are mostly Certified Organic or All- Natural, but all are free from any chemical additives.

Extraction Process: Our extracts are made utilizing only the safest extraction technologies, including an all-natural carbon dioxide gas under high pressure which releases the natural oils and resins contained in the botanicals. This process is so pure that our entire line of water-soluble extracts is available as “All Natural” or “Certified Organic.” All of our products are also GMO-Free, gluten-free, and alcohol-free.

At Primal Essence our only goal is to offer natural tea and medicinal tea products that are safe, natural, and chemical-free. Each small bottle contains almost 30-40 flavor-enhancing boosts that can be easily added to hot and cold water, coffee, juices, and other beverages for an instant taste upgrade. We make it easy to enjoy the soothing benefits of all-natural ginger.

About Primal Essence: Primal Essence caters to those looking for the freshest and most wholesome ways of eating. Its line of Organic Super Teas includes Classic Chai, Vanilla Chai, Lemon Ginger, Ginger Zing, Peppermint Splash, and Turmeric Tulsi. Visit the website and Facebook page or call 805-981-2409 for more information on the benefits of natural ginger.

Santa Barbara Bar Voted Best Bar 5 Years In A Row

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – October 19th, 2013 – SANTA BARBARA, CA – West beach Santa Barbara bar “The Neighborhood Bar” recently won the best Santa Barbara Bar as voted by the people in the Independent Magazine.  The Hood has  won the SB Readers’ Poll award five years in a row for best bar in Santa Barbara in 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 & 2013.

If you’re a Santa Barbara local, you’ve probably heard of The Neighborhood Bar located on west beach at the corner of Bath and Montecito St. Known for its laid back atmosphere, you will find the best Santa Barbara nightlife at “The Hood.”

“When you think about it, there really aren’t a lot of big neighborhood bars,” said David Burkholder, who is currently beefing up his own through expansion and new construction. “They usually are very small with a small clique of people who go to them. Where we are and what we do makes everybody feel like this is their neighborhood bar. And some of the reasoning behind this was actually on purpose.  From the start, we were going to be unlike any other place. This award helps us feel like we’re doing the right thing.”

The Neighborhood Bar has something for everyone. It’s a favorite hangout spot among locals because of the close proximity to the beach, cheap drinks and casual environment. Tourists on Yelp and Trip Advisor report The Hood as one of the best people watching spots on west beach. You may see anything from stumbling old locals and hippies, to young girls and frat guys. The hood has a diverse crowd, from singles, couples, small groups, business owners to back hoe drivers, 21st birthday gatherings to softball pre and post game party people.

“We would like to thank our loyal hood fans for voting The Neighborhood Bar the best Santa Barbara Bar in the Independent Newspaper five years in a row.  We work hard to give the people what they want, and this kind of recognition is greatly appreciated by each of our hard working bar tenders and cooks.  We know that we would never have come this far without the support of our loyal hood fans,” said David Burkholder, owner. 

About The Hood: Affordable, yet respectable Santa Barbara restaurants are not easy to find. The Neighborhood Bar is one of the best restaurants Santa Barbara has to offer. You’ll enjoy excellent food for an amazing price served up by the helpful and friendly staff. Visit the site at http://www.theneighborhoodbar.com and join the Facebook page athttps://www.facebook.com/TheNeighborhoodBar

 

The Neighborhood Bar  
235 West Montecito Street
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(805) 963-7600

How To Evaluate Plant Extracts Provider

Primal Essence of Oxnard CA, knows that plant extracts are a crucial ingredient in food manufacturing. As a leading provider to the food service industry, Primal Essence realizes that the right bulk herbal extracts and supercritical extracts can make all the difference in whether a new product line is greeted with warmth or disinterest. Turmeric extract, rosemary extract and chai concentrate can add a powerful taste punch to just about any product line, so selecting the right plant extracts provider is a critical first step on the road to success. Here are some key questions and considerations that will help food manufacturers evaluate potential plant extracts providers:

• Learn About the Company’s Experience: Find out how long it has been in business, learn about its reputation in the food industry, and ask what other companies utilize its product line.  Primal Essence has been meeting the plant extracts needs of customers worldwide for almost two decades. Some of the many companies that have made Primal Essence an Approved Vendor for many of its water dispersible flavors include Starbucks, General Mills, Kraft, Heinz, and Hearthside Company.
• Investigate the Production Process from Start to Finish: Not all plant extracts providers are alike. Some utilize inferior products or questionable production techniques in an effort to increase volume and minimize costs. This can result in a lesser end product quality and negatively affect the consumer’s impression of your business. Primal Essence believes in quality from start to finish. With their insistence on the highest-quality, their eco-conscious extraction process, and their strict Quality Assurance Program, Primal Essence produces superior quality fennel extract, fenugreek extract, chamomile extract, spearmint extract and other many other herbs and spice extracts that maintain and concentrate their original flavor, potency and vitality.
• Ask About Quality: Look for a company with products that are all-natural, Certified Organic, and Kosher.
• Question Their Ability to Meet Your Needs: Your food manufacturing business requires a reliable stream of quality plant extracts in a variety of formats to meet the demands of your consumers. Primal Essence supplies products in both liquid and powder forms to meet any dry or wet application needs. They can also meet your demand for many hard-to-find specialty items including natural Astaxanthin, Ayurvedic Herbs, CoQ10, Hops, Rosemary Antioxidant, Frankincense, Eucalyptus, St. John’s Wort, Tocopherols, Tulsi, and Valerian.
• Talk About Pricing: If all other factors are to your satisfaction, it’s time to discuss pricing. A bulk plant extracts provider can offer more affordable pricing on a wide variety of your ingredient needs. Using Primal Essence extracts has saved companies up to seven times, when they changed to using Primal Essence extracts versus using the dry herb and spice counterparts.

About Primal Essence: Primal Essence in Oxnard, CA is a leading supplier of bulk herbal extracts to the food, beverage, and food service industries. If you need bulk supplies of quality natural extracts like fenugreek extract, turmeric extract, rosemary extract, chai concentrate, chamomile extract, natural Astaxanthin, fennel extract, spearmint extract, orsupercritical extracts, turn to the professionals at Primal Essence. Visit the website and Facebook page or call 805-981-2409 for more information.