Santa Barbara Living

I always find it amusing and amazing living in Santa Barbara. There is so much to do, so much to see and so many people to meet! No wonder I’m comfortable being single here!

Tonight there is a “Meet Up” of singles who are supposedly wine lovers. While it is always a fun event, often with over 100 people in attendance, the wine lover aspect is a little off. I think it is just a lot of single people that like to drink – a lot – and the actual wine is irrelevant. The event is also free to go to, which is of even more importance to many in attendance. I’d would like an event where the wine is really good actually costing more than $5 a bottle. Yes, I am a bit of a wine snob, but I’m ok with that!

Its also Thursday night, which is a fun night in SB. The tourists are not out en mass, so it’s primarily locals. You can walk into most restaurants without a reservation and get a table for at least two, although bellying up to the bar is so much more fun and the service tends to be better. The bartender can’t get away from you!

One of my favorite places to go on Thursday is James Joyce. While it is definitely a dive bar, they always have great live music on Thursdays and often dancing. Sadly, the band doesn’t start until 10:00 or later and that’s a bit late for most people over 40.

I’m wondering when someone will open a place that has a band starting at 7:00 or 8:00 that is geared towards the older crowd. We have money to spend, so charge a cover or make the drinks pricey (but good), that’s ok! 

Well, I’m off for the evening. A bit of the meet up, then dinner at Arigato! Best sushi in town and all kinds of other fun foods. If you haven’t tried their spicy green mussels, you need to. They are almost orgasmic! I know I like the food when I moan while eating it!

Have a great night!