Father’s Day Brunch At Your Favorite Santa Barbara Restaurant

Father’s Day is the starting point for a summer of fun at Blush Restaurant + Lounge. We’re right in the heart of Santa Barbara, which makes us the perfect location for all your social dining, weekend brunch, bachelorette party and wedding needs. Start the summer off right by bringing your dad in for our Father’s Day Brunch, available from 9am-3pm. How about a hearty Steak & Eggs entree, Chilaquiles, or some spicy Huevos Rancheros? Top it off with a Blood Orange Bellini or a Blush Bloody Mary, and you’ve got the ingredients for a perfect day. Enjoy good food in a great atmosphere while you and dad take time to get to know each other again.

Of course you don’t have to wait for a special occasion; any day is a good day to spend with Dad. Another advantage of downtown Santa Barbara restaurants like Blush is our easy access to some of California’s freshest food items. Take our Farmers Market Tuesdays, for example, featuring a dinner and drink special with fresh ingredients from our local farmer’s market. Our chef is always thinking of new ways to use fresh seafood and local produce to spice up our California cuisine offerings. The menu is inspired by the California coast with influences of Spanish, Asian and European flavors and cooking techniques for your dining pleasure.

Dad’s not the only one who will love Blush. Bring your high school and college students here for a graduation celebration, or treat out-of-town visitors to Santa Barbara’s most recommended lounge bar downtown. If you are planning a bachelorette party before the summer wedding season, be sure to inquire with one of our friendly staff to discuss your special event and reserve a date. Blush can cater your event with small passed appetizers, buffet style entrees, or a four course set menu for your guests.  We have a special 20% off arrangement with a Santa Barbara limo company to help you arrive in style. Whether you’re seated outside in our expansive outdoor patio or inside in elegant, contemporary dining room, our restaurant is the perfect location for bachelorette parties, rehearsal dinners and wedding receptions for groups of 10 to 400 people.

Show dad how much you appreciate the way he has been a quiet source of strength throughout your life, and treat him like the king of your heart. Call (805) 957-1300 now for further information on our Father’s Day restaurant menu or to make your Father’s Day reservations.

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About Blush Restaurant + Lounge: Of all the restaurants in Santa Barbara, Blush Restaurant + Lounge at 630 State Street, is one of the best for Father’s Day celebrations. It is also one of the best bachelorette party locations, and makes the perfect site for weekend brunch, social dining, rehearsal dinners, and wedding receptions. Summer hours are Tuesday through Friday from 11:30 a.m. until close, and Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 a.m. until close. Visit the website at http://www.blushsb.com to learn more about thelounge bar. “Like” the Facebook page for regular updates on dining in Santa Barbara. Call (805)957-1300 for professional assistance with bachelorette parties at Blush.

Happy Holidays From Our Family To Yours

Dear Friends,

We would like to thank the patrons and staff of Toma Restaurant and Bar for another wonderful year. We are grateful to our customers for their support and enthusiasm, and for making us your romantic waterfront dining destination.   Special thanks to our Executive Chef Nat Ely for his extraordinary offerings. Take the time this Thanksgiving to enjoy the company of friends and family.

Warm Regards,

Tom and Vicki Dolan

Toma’s Turkey Trivia:

1. Although most people consider Plymouth Massachusetts to be the site of the original Thanksgiving feast, this fact has been disputed. There are other states that have claimed this distinction including Texas, Florida and Maine.
2. It is estimated that Americans consume a whopping 46 million turkeys each year at Thanksgiving!
3. The tradition of the Thanksgiving football game goes back to 1876 when Yale played Princeton but it didn’t become an NFL tradition until Thanksgiving 1934.
4. Starting with President Truman in 1947, it has become an annual Thanksgiving tradition for the President of the United States to grant pardon to select turkeys.
5. Rumor has it that Swanson’s invented the first TV dinner as a result of having a surplus of frozen turkeys left after slow Thanksgiving sales.
6. The United States boast three turkey-monikered  towns: Turkey Texas, Turkey North Carolina and Turkey Creek Los Angeles.
7. The dangling flesh at a male turkey’s neck is called a “wattle”. It is red when they are trying to attract a mate, but will turn blue if they are startled or scared.
8. Turkeys are a type of pheasant.  Male turkeys are referred to as “Toms” while females are “Hens”.  Baby turkeys are “poults”, young males are “Jakes” and young females are “Jennys”.
9. It is typically assumed that turkeys can’t fly.  While this might be true of most domesticated birds, their wild counterparts can fly at speeds up to 55 mph and run as fast as 20 mph!
10. Only Toms gobble.
11. June, not November, is National Turkey Lovers Month.
12. Contrary to popular belief, it’s not the Turkey that makes you sleepy after Thanksgiving Day dinner.  It may be a combination of excessive amounts of carbs, overeating and alcohol consumption.
13. According to recent surveys, approximately 88% of Americans have turkey at Thanksgiving.
14. Turkeys see in color.
15. It was Gimbel’s department store that organized the first Thanksgiving Day parade back in 1920.  Macy’s didn’t have theirs until 1924.

Q: Is Toma Restaurant child-friendly?

A: Absolutely!  Families are welcome and we offer a special children’s menu for diners 12 and under.

Q: Can you accommodate special dietary considerations?

A: Yes, the menu at Toma includes Gluten-free and vegetarian options.  Please advise your server of any special needs when ordering.

Q: Does Toma Restaurant + Bar source their food locally?

A: Our Executive Chef selects the finest ingredients that Santa Barbara has to offer.  Wesupport local farmers, fishermen and artisans.

Local events for those traveling to Santa Barbara for the holidays:

• Thanksgiving 4 Miler Gather with friends and family to run, walk or cheer at the 21st Annual Santa Barbara Thanksgiving 4 Miler.
• Organic Soup Kitchen’s Thanksgiving Dinner Take time over the holidays to give back to the Santa Barbara community and its less fortunate members. Sign up to volunteer at the Organic Soup Kitchen’s 7th annual Thanksgiving Day dinner.
• ArtSEE: November 22-30 in the Faulkner Gallery at the Santa Barbara Central Library. ArtSEE is a fundraiser art exhibit and sale to benefit SEE International, a non-profit organization where volunteer eye surgeons work to restore sight to disadvantaged blind individuals worldwide. The exhibition features original and affordable works by Abstract Art Collective members, plus additional artwork juried and curated by Dug Uyesaka.
• Thanksgiving Day Pumpkin Smash:November 26, 10am-3:30pm at the Santa Barbara Zoo. Get out of the house and come to the Zoo for a smashin’ good time!
• Coming in December – 30th Annual Santa Barbara Parade of Lights: “A Red, White & Blue Holiday” in tribute to our local veterans. The event starts with fun for the entire family at Santa’s Village on the City Pier in Santa Barbara Harbor. The annual boat parade begins at 5:30 p.m. with about 25 boats motoring, sailing, and paddling the Santa Barbara Coastline. The event culminates with a 5-7 minute fireworks display at approximately 7 p.m.

From all of us at Toma Restaurant, we would like to wish you Happy Holidays.

-Tom & Vicki

p.s.  please note we will be closed on Thanksgiving Day

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Tom and Vicki Dolan

Restaurant Owners

Toma Restaurant

Phone: (805)962-0777

Web Site: http://www.tomarestaurant.com

Address: 324 West Cabrillo Blvd. Santa Barbara, CA 93101

Dining Hours: Nightly Starting at 5:00pm

Blush SB Lounge and Restaurant: Why Companies Love Blush For Holiday Events

With the holiday season rapidly approaching, many event planners and company owners are beginning to think about where they would like to hold their Santa Barbara holiday events. These gatherings can be important in so many ways. They can be used to thank clients for their support and business throughout the year, reward employees and vendors for a job well done, or just spend time together in a fun and relaxing environment. The choice of venue for a holiday event can make the difference between warm and cozy, or loud and festive.

Many companies turn to Blush Restaurant + Lounge in Santa Barbara to create the perfect holiday event with its easy combination of cozy ambience, outstanding customer service, California cuisine, and signature cocktails. The options we offer are as varied and unique as our guests’ entertaining needs. The versatile areas in our restaurant can accommodate groups from 10 to 400 people. Nestled in the heart of downtown Santa Barbara, Blush Restaurant + Lounge is easily accessible to all. Our ample parking lot means guests won’t have to walk all over town while dressed in their holiday best.

Choose from the two full bars available in our inside lounge or our expansive outdoor patio, which boasts six elegant fireside seating areas, and is equipped with a full bar and cabana seating. The main dining room is adorned in warm ambient lighting, providing an elegant, contemporary and chic backdrop for your party.

Depending on the agenda for your event, we can provide options for a DJ booth and a large dance floor, or a central video system for any presentations or announcements you wish to make. Our Santa Barbara restaurant is happy to cater your event with small passed appetizers, buffet style entrees, or a four course set sit-down menu for your guests. Executive Chef, Mr. Brandon Worrell, and his team of culinary professionals will whip up a sumptuous meal featuring our California cuisine, which uses all fresh and local produce from Santa Barbara to satisfy the palette of every guest.

To help the celebration along, our mixologist, Mr. Kori Scow, will use all the freshest ingredients, to create one-of-a-kind, signature cocktails, such as the Blush Margarita or Pomegranate Punch, for your guests. Contact Blush now to start planning for your company’s holiday event. From California casual to uptown chic, we will take the time to listen to your needs, and help you design the perfect holiday event that will be enjoyable and memorable for all.

About Blush Restaurant + Lounge: Gayot’s review reported, “Nightlife and fine dining collide at this hot-spot in downtown Santa Barbara.” Blush Restaurant + Lounge is located at 630 State Street. Hours of operation are Mon-Thurs 11am-midnight, Fri 11am-2am, Sat 10am-2am, and Sunday 10am-midnight. If you’re planning a holiday event, bachelorette party,rehearsal dinner, or elegant wedding reception, visit the website and Facebook page or call 805-957-1300 for more information. Reservations may be made by phone or booked online.