Experience Nuance, an urban bistro that brings the best in local, seasonal craft food to Santa Barbara’s eclectic Funk Zone Art District. At the helm is Santa Barbara Chef Courtney Ladin, who combines her globally inspired cuisine with the best in locally sourced Farmers Market ingredients. Her playful, approachable preparations showcase the flavors and quality of each element on the plate.
Guests can dine and sip cocktails on the outdoor patio, while soaking in the ocean breeze from the Pacific, just two blocks away. Chef Ladin’s menu changes seasonally, and takes advantage of Santa Barbara’s Farmer’s Markets, her relationships with local purveyors and winemakers, with the distinctive feature of a wood-burning oven in the kitchen. Favorites include Crispy Tea Smoked Duck with pineapple sambal and braised leeks; XO Short Ribs with kimchi apples and bok choy; Seared Red Snapper with meyer lemon puree and baby artichokes; and Sweet Corn Ravioli with Veal jus and corn-nut crumble. Nuance’s robust Bar Program is led locally by local George Piperis, with consulting Beverage Directors Julian Cox and Nick Meyer, the brilliant bartending team behind some of Los Angeles’ best bars. Nuance’s Bar features handcrafted cocktails that strike a balance between inventive libations and classic favorites.
Place Categories: Bar Dining, California Cuisine, Counter Seating, Cuisine, Farm to Table, Features, Gastropubs, Open Late, Organic Restaurants, Outside Dining, Personal Wines Welcome and Weekend Brunch