<DIV><P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">Known as the American Riviera because of its breath-taking Mediterranean-like views and climate, Santa Barbara enjoys a unique culinary scene, thanks in part to a rich agricultural community. While the most significant culinary boom in recent years is the abundance of winemakers, the area's food and wine scene is well recognized.</P><P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"> </P><P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><I>Santa Barbara Chef's Table</I> is the first cookbook to gather the American Riviera's top chefs and restaurants under one cover. Profiling approximately seventy signature “at home” recipes from forty legendary dining establishments, the book is a celebration of the farm-to-table way of life. With full-color photography throughout that highlights the area's fabulous dishes, famous chefs, and spectacular vistas, it is the perfect gift for the local resident or the passing tourist, an ode to the city's vibrant culture and atmosphere.</DIV>