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Michelle Griffoul made plates and serving ware, Solvang tailor Kriss Agin created our drapery, and we love using lettuce from Lompoc-based Apple Creek Ranch. These are just the tip of the iceberg. Did you ever envision living in santa Ynez? Emily and I both
lived in Los Angeles before we met, so we had spent time here. When we began dating in 2008, we expressed a desire to live in Santa Barbara County one day. We had no idea it would be so soon. What’s one of the most interesting things that has struck you about living in santa Ynez? The diver-
sity of both the residents and the products. We have so many fascinating locals from all walks of life, and regarding the products, it’s not just avocados and lemons, but Sumatran cherries and finger limes to name a few. Where are your favorite places to unwind in town? We always look
forward to dining with friends— usually in someone’s home. And while we spend most of our time at Mattei’s, we have a place in Santa Barbara so we’re able to enjoy some days by the ocean. We love walking on Butterfly Beach with our dog, Milton. P H OTO G R A P H : C O R A L VO N Z U M WA LT
What other projects do you have coming down the pipeline? Our current focus is on Mattei’s as well as the tasting room and wine bar behind it, The Watering Hole, to which we are adding a pizza oven. Guests can soon come sip wine and enjoy pizzas at picnic tables in the courtyard or cornfield. We will do another restaurant down the road, but not until Mattei’s Tavern and The Watering Hole have fully hit their stride. n
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