Our November/December issue has everything to get you ready for the holidays! This issue, we bring you the Holiday Gift Guide full of perfect presents for that special someone, we head to The Chefs Table and ask top Central Coast chefs for their tips on cooking the perfect bird, and we feature 3 local Real Life Angels who generously give of themselves all year long.

FEATURES:

Holiday Gift Guide
Find the perfect gift for everyone on your list.

Real Life Angels
Three big-hearted locals give hope to those in need.

At the Chef’s Table
Central Coast chefs divulge their secrets for preparing The Perfect Bird.

Front & Center

Editor's Take
The Goods
Coastal Seen

Life & Style

Personal Style: In Retrospect
The financial forecast may be dismal but the trends for winter are anything but drab.

Home Style: Upholstery Upgrade
Transform your home for the holidays with this simple step-by-step guide.

Crush: Mentors & Students
Protégés of winemakers Ken Volk and Ken Brown go on to make their own wines, and you can too.

CC Geographic: The Living Marsh
Chuck Graham goes where the wild things are and revisits the Carpinteria Salt Marsh Reserve after its restoration.

Get Out: Don’t Be Shy
We’ve got your holiday agenda at Santa Barbara’s stylish restaurant and lounge, Blush.

CC Rider: Rink Riot
Experience the war of the wheels—get up-close and personal with the women of Central Coast Roller Derby.

Mack!atcha: Why Do You Think They Call It Hope?
John Mackey offers an uplifting array of upcoming shows you won’t want to miss.

Spotlight
Get in the spirit of the season while taking a break from the holiday hubbub at these local venues. .

Exhibit A: Paintings at the Pier
Artist and humanitarian Mia Tavonatti brings her provocative exhibit to Cal Lutheran University’s Kwan Fong Gallery in Thousand Oaks.