Ventura Culinary Guide - (Page 2) Bon Appetit! AS THE MOST INTERACTIVE OF ART FORMS, dining engages all five senses. In a medley of impressions, visitors are left with vivid memories of savory delights and colorful dining spectacles. Often, a vacation is made most memorable by the social interaction with locals and while enjoying regional cuisine. Ventura offers dining experiences that will be a long lasting memory of your visit to one of California’s dining Meccas. Ventura’s dining scene has grown significantly over the past few years, with top chefs seeking its abundant local seafood, fresh ingredients and benefiting from its proximity to California’s wine country. Some of the top crops from local farms include citrus, strawberries, various row crops, avocados and olives. Many local growers specialize in organic farming and Ventura’s award-winning Farmer’s Market is a wonder to behold! In this guide you will find recommended dining options sorted by area of the city and type of fare. On each listing you will see a brief description of the menu or offerings and an icon depicting the area of the city in which it is located. Use the guide to discover wonderful regional cuisine, markets, farms and agritourism sites. The guide is beautifully illustrated by area photographers and painters as a reflection of the many art installations you will find while shopping and dining in Ventura. For even more information on dining or visiting Ventura, contact the Ventura Visitors Center at 800-333-2989 or stop in for assistance in arranging the details of your visit. Ventura Visitors & Convention Bureau Corner of S. California and Santa Clara streets, Ventura, CA 93001 CONTENTS 4 Farms & Farmers’ Markets 6 Dining Guide 7 Fresh Fish & Meat Markets 14 Agritourism 15 Cooking Schools & Tasting Rooms
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