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Santa Barbara Comedy Show at Max’s On July 10th

Mark your calendars for Max’s Comedy Night with Carol Metcalf and friends!  The comedy starts at 8 PM with a $15 admission fee, and dinner is available from 6 PM at Max’s Restaurant and Cucina, 3514 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA.

Carol Metcalf joins an all star cast of comedians, including Paul Clay, Jason Love, Karen Rontowski, Justine Sutton, Mary Alice and others.

“Prepare to laugh out loud and enjoy a relaxing evening with seasoned comics.  A portion of the door fees collected for the show will be donated to http://pawsforpurplehearts.org” said Metcalf.

Paws for Purple Hearts builds on the time-honored tradition of Warriors assisting other Warriors. It helps heal our returning combat Veterans by teaching those with psychological scars, including Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), to train service dogs for their comrades with combat-related injuries.

Santa Barbara’s premier venue for dinner comedy, Max’s Restaurant & Cucina, offers delicious food and hilarious comedy shows. Max’s draws its headliner talent from such leading showrooms as Comedy Central, The IMPROV, The Comedy Store, and the Laugh Factory.

Please RSVP to reserve a table at 805-898-9121 SHOW WILL SELL OUT!  Reserved seating may be obtained with dinner reservations. Call Max’s to reserve for dinner.  For more information, contact Carol Metcalf at (805) 280-5389 or email at [email protected].

Contact:  Carol Metcalf
Telephone:  (805) 280-5389
Email:  [email protected]
Website:  http://Comedybycarol.com

About Max’s Restaurant & Cucina: Max’s Restaurant is located at 3514 State Street, Santa Barbara, in the Upper State St. area. The Santa Barbara family restaurant serves breakfast and lunch Monday through Sunday from 7:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. Fine Italian cuisine and home-made Italian pasta are served Tuesday through Saturday evenings, from 5:00 until 9:00 p.m. Visit the website at http://www.maxsrestaurantsb.com for complete menu selections. “Like” the Facebook page for news on comedy nights and upcoming dinner specials. Call 805-898-9121 to make reservations.

Italian Cuisine in the Modern Era

At the beginning of the 18th century, Italian culinary books began to emphasize the regionalism of Italian cuisine rather than French cuisine. Books written then were no longer addressed to professional chefs but to bourgeois housewives. Periodicals in booklet form such as La cuoca cremonese ("The Cook of Cremona") in 1794 give a sequence of ingredients according to season along with chapters on meat, fish and vegetables. As the century progressed these books increased in size, popularity and frequency. 

 

In the 18th century, medical texts warned peasants against eating refined foods as it was believed that these were poor for their digestion and their bodies required heavy meals. It was believed by some that peasants ate poorly because they preferred eating poorly. However, many peasants had to eat rotten food and moldy bread because that was all they could afford. 

 

In 1779, Antonio Nebbia from Macerata in the Marche region, wrote Il Cuoco Maceratese ("The Cook of Macerata"). Nebbia addressed the importance of local vegetables and pasta, rice and gnocchi. For stock, he preferred vegetables and chicken over other meats.

 

In 1773, the Neapolitan Vincenzo Corrado's Il Cuoco Galante ("The Courteous Cook") gave particular emphasis to Vitto Pitagorico (vegetarian food). "Pythagorean food consists of fresh herbs, roots, flowers, fruits, seeds and all that is produced in the earth for our nourishment. It is so called because Pythagoras, as is well known, only used such produce. There is no doubt that this kind of food appears to be more natural to man, and the use of meat is noxious." This book was the first to give the tomato a central role with thirteen recipes.

 

Zuppa alli Pomidoro in Corrado's book is a dish similar to today's Tuscan pappa al pomodoro. Corrado's 1798 edition introduced a "Treatise on the Potato" after the French Antoine-Augustin Parmentier's successful promotion of it. In 1790, Francesco Leonardi in his book L'Apicio moderno ("Modern Apicius") sketches a history of the Italian Cuisine from the Roman Age and gives as first a recipe of a tomato based sauce. 

 

In the 19th century, Giovanni Vialardi, chef to King Victor Emmanuel, wrote A Treatise of Modern Cookery and Patisserie with recipes "suitable for a modest household". Many of his recipes are for regional dishes from Turin including twelve for potatoes such as Genoese Cappon Magro. In 1829, Il Nuovo Cuoco Milanese Economico by Giovanni Felice Luraschi features Milanese dishes such as Kidney with Anchovies and Lemon and Gnocchi alla Romana. Gian Battista and Giovanni Ratto's La Cucina Genovese in 1871 addressed the cuisine of Liguria. This book contained the first recipe for pesto. La Cucina Teorico-Pratica written by Ippolito Cavalcanti has the first recipe for pasta with tomatoes. 

 

La scienza in cucina e l'arte di mangiare bene ("The Science of Cooking and the Art of Eating Well"), by Pellegrino Artusi, first published in 1891, is widely regarded as the canon of classic modern Italian cuisine, and it is still in print. Its recipes come mainly from Romagna and Tuscany, where he lived.

 

 

Source: Wikipedia

 

Happy 4th of July From Max’s Restaurant

 

From everyone Max’s Restaurant, we wish you a happy July 4th. The entire staff here is getting excited now for the celebrations on July 4th. With all of the raucous parties that are going to spring up all over town, we’re busy keeping everyone fed with delicious dishes made with healthy organic ingredients.

Summer is the busiest time of year for our restaurant, and we always enjoy seeing old and new faces at the restaurants.

Thank YOU for helping us become the #1 family restaurant in Santa Barbara!

We’d like to send you our best wishes for a glorious Independence Day.  Let freedom ring!  We wish you a wonderful holiday with your family and loved ones.

Enjoy the fireworks!

Henrietta

p.s. don’t forget to enter our Facebook contest for a chance to win 2 tickets to the July 10th Comedy Show!

Below is a special 4th of July Menu we will be offering:

4th of JULY WEEKEND SPECIALS: 

Red White and Blue Waffle:

This made from scratch Belgian waffle is topped with fresh sliced strawberries, fresh blueberries, and whipped cream. $9.95

Freedom Omelet:

This fluffy three-egg omelet is filled with chorizo, diced tomato, green onion, jalapeno and cheddar cheese. Served with a side of breakfast potatoes and your choice of toast, biscuit or a muffin. $13.95

America Benedict:  

Two poached eggs on an English muffin, topped with grilled artichoke hearts and spinach, all covered with a delicious homemade mustard hollandaise sauce. Served with a side of fresh fruit. $13.95

Firework Scramble:

Two scrambled eggs mixed with diced pork sausage links, diced red bell pepper and mushrooms. Topped with melted jack cheese. Served with home-style potatoes and your choice of toast, biscuit or muffin. $12.95

#‎ContestAlert‬! How would you like to win a complimentary dinner for 2 at our July 10th Comedy Show?

Here’s how: 
1. LIKE Max’s Restaurant on Facebook. ( https://www.facebook.com/maxsrestaurantsb/ ) 
2. TAG someone within THE post and a reason why you’d like to treat them to this comedy show
3. SHARE this flyer on your Facebook page.

Winner will be chosen at random.  Contest closes 7/10/2016. Good luck!

Santa Barbara’s premier venue for dinner comedy, Max’s Restaurant & Cucina, offers delicious food and hilarious comedy shows. Max’s draws its headliner talent from such leading showrooms as Comedy Central, The IMPROV, The Comedy Store, and the Laugh Factory. Please RSVP to reserve a table at 805-898-9121 SHOW WILL SELL OUT!  Reserved seating may be obtained with dinner reservations. Call Max’s to reserve for dinner.

For more information, contact Carol Metcalf at (805) 280-5389 or email at [email protected]. Contact:  Carol Metcalf Telephone:  (805) 280-5389 Email:  [email protected] Website:  http://Comedybycarol.com reservations.

Santa Barbara Events This July 4th

Santa BarbaraCA.com – It’s always a good idea to see what John Dickson has to say on his Santa Barbara events and festivals guide.  You’ll find a comprehensive list of some of the best 4th of July events in Santa Barbara there.

Live Oak Music Festival: held over July 4th weekend, this is a natural and earthy folk music event which is sure to please everyone. Described as a “medley of camping, concerts, crafts, food and drinks”, it’s not to be missed. For information, contact Live Oak at [email protected] or via phone at (805) 781-3030.

Beyond 2o: there is a theory that if the global temperature increases by 2 degrees centigrade that we’ll have caused irreparable damage to the planet. This contemporary art show explores this possibility through fascinating creations at the museum of contemporary art.

Goleta Fireworks Festival – This event occurs in the city of Goleta, CA, minutes north of Santa Barbara. This annual event is held in Girsh Park, 7050 Phelps Rd, behind Camino Real Marketplace in the city of Goleta. The festival runs 4pm-9:30pm and includes live musical entertainment. Activities for kids include inflatable jumpers, face painting and much more. Great food & beverages are a prelude to a spectacular fireworks display at 9pm. Tickets are available at the gate of the event. The festival is a family-friendly, alcohol-free event.

Puja and Piety: if you’re feeling cultured this summer, you should definitely make the trip to Puja and Piety: Hindu, Jain, and Buddhist Art from the Indian Subcontinent. This South African artwork display presents physical artifacts from the past two millennia, collected from temples, festivals and roadside shrines.

The Maltese Falcon: start the Independence Day weekend the right way by visiting this free summer cinema piece. A mixture of mystery, romance and thrill, this black and white classic is not to be missed. Check out the website for all the details on how to pay and where to go – enjoy your movie!

Butterflies Alive: make the most of the summer sunshine by visiting the luscious gardens of the museum of natural history. With over 1,000 different butterflies whizzing around, this is a delightful treat for the eyes. Just show up to the museum, no booking required!

SAMMY’S Santa Barbara wine tours is a great way to spend some quality time with friends and family over the 4th of July weekend. Santa Barbara and Santa Ynez are home to some of the best wineries in California.

Qui Si Bella Santa Barbara Day Spa is running a 4th of July special for their day spa and massage services. Take your family and friends to the spa and reminisce while getting a mani / pedi!

 
About Max’s Restaurant & Cucina: Max’s Restaurant is located at 3514 State Street, Santa Barbara, in the Upper State St. area. The Santa Barbara family restaurant serves breakfast and lunch Monday through Sunday from 7:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. Fine Italian cuisine and home-made Italian pasta are served Tuesday through Saturday evenings, from 5:00 until 9:00 p.m. Visit the website at http://www.maxsrestaurantsb.com for complete menu selections. “Like” the Facebook page for news on upcoming dinner specials. Call 805-898-9121 to make reservations.

 

Italian cuisine

Italian cuisine (Italian: cucina italiana [kuˈtʃiːna itaˈljaːna]) has developed through centuries of social and political changes, with roots stretching to antiquity.

 

Significant changes occurred with the discovery of the New World and the introduction of potatoes, tomatoes, bell peppers and maize, now central to the cuisine but not introduced in quantity until the 18th century.  Italian cuisine is noted for its regional diversity,  abundance of difference in taste, and it is probably the most popular in the world, with influences abroad. 

 

Italian cuisine is characterized by its simplicity, with many dishes having only four to eight ingredients. Italian cooks rely chiefly on the quality of the ingredients rather than on elaborate preparation.  Ingredients and dishes vary by region. Many dishes that were once regional, however, have proliferated with variations throughout the country.

 

Cheese and wine are a major part of the cuisine, with many variations and Denominazione di origine controllata (DOC) (regulated appellation) laws. Coffee, specifically espresso, has become important in Italian cuisine.

 

 

 

 

Source: Wikipedia

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