The Santa Ynez Valley’s creative culinary culture has long been at the heart of its wine country experience, and its range of flavors will be showcased during the 13th consecutive Santa Ynez Valley Restaurant Weeks, Jan. 16-31.

The event will pair the perfect Santa Ynez Valley wines with flavorful culinary fare for a variety of special three-course prix fixe price menus.

Restaurants that participate in Santa Ynez Valley’s annual festival of flavor will feature curated, chef-driven, three-course menus at a cost of $30, $40 or $50, plus tax and gratuity.

Many of the region’s wineries and tasting rooms will also participate at various levels, offering two-for-one tastings, special tasting flights, and discounts on bottle purchases.

“Restaurant Weeks brings foodies together each year for an affordable, immersive culinary experience,” said Shelby Sim, president/CEO of Visit the Santa Ynez Valley.

“The region’s wines are typically what come to mind first when thinking about the Santa Ynez Valley,” Sim said. “But Restaurant Weeks showcases our gifted local chefs and their diverse and inspired culinary creations in a way that is accessible to most everyone.”

Participating restaurants this year include Bar Le Côte in Los Olivos, Bell’s Los Alamos, Coast Range in Solvang, and First & Oak in Solvang — which have all earned Michelin recognition.

They will be joined by some of the Santa Ynez Valley’s most recognizable restaurants, including Hitching Post 2 in Buellton and Los Olivos Wine Merchant Café, as well as newer dining establishments such as Campo del Sol in Solvang and The Victor in Santa Ynez.

In all, almost two dozen restaurants representing each of the Valley’s six distinct communities will participate in this year’s Restaurant Weeks.

For updates on Santa Ynez Valley Restaurant Weeks, including menus and participating restaurants, wineries, and tasting rooms, visit www.DineSYV.com or follow Visit the Santa Ynez Valley on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.

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