Our first guest is Craig Lingham from Hook’d Bar & Grill at Lake Cachuma. Craig brings us up to date on recent menu additions and specials. HOOK’d keeps it simple: local, seasonal and fresh. Perfect for summer vibes. And don’t forget about the live music on the weekends. Check out HookdBarAndGrill.com.

Up next it’s Patrick Braid from Montecito Gourmet at 1485 East Valley Road in Montecito’s Upper Village. Montecito Gourmet offers the most amazing Coffees, Wines, Sandwiches and Charcuterie & Cheese Platters. Plus, they Cater! Go to MontecitoGourmet.com. Call 805-969-3815.

Then we track down Mike Callagy Jr. from Grocery Outlet Santa Barbara at 2840 De La Vina Street. Let’s all say it together, “The items you want at the prices you need with the customer service you love!” Get the app and see the New Specials at GroceryOutlet.Com. Don’t forget about their Spectacular Summer 20% Off Wine Sale.

Drew wraps up the show with a look at upcoming events like the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum’s 25th Annual “Yachty by Nature” Concert June 28th and the Tom McFadden Memorial Charity Golf Tournament coming up Saturday, July 12th at Santa Barbara Golf Club.

Joining Drew Wakefield In-Studio is Phebe Mansur, owner of CopyRight Printing Systems in Goleta. Phebe is also the CEO/Founder of Shop EveryTown. She explains the NEW Dining Challenge designed to entice folks to come enjoy Goleta Old Town. To get started, just download the app at shopeverytown.com.

Up next, it’s Realtor to the Stars – Adam McKaig from Douglas Elliman Real Estate. As usual, Adam is a Fountain of Knowledge when it comes to our unique market. Adam and his partner Melissa Borders were born and raised here in Santa Barbara and have been Serving Santa Barbara Since Birth. They are absolutely The Best! Reach Adam at 805-452-6884.

Greg Gorga from the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum joins us first. Gregg talks about upcoming events and exhibits at the museum, including the 25th Anniversary “Yachty by Nature” Concert happening June 28th 6:00-9:00 p.m. Check out SBMM.Org.

Next, it’s Randy Shannon from Santa Barbara Golf Club. Open to the public 365 days a year, Santa Barbara Golf Club is a well-manicured, impeccably maintained golf course. Book your Tee Time and get more info at PlaySantaBarbara.Com. Call 805-687-7087.

Then, we call Mike Callagy Jr. from Grocery Outlet Santa Barbara at 2840 De La Vina Street. Grocery Outlet has the items you want at the prices you need and the customer service you love. Get the app and check out the amazing bargains at GroceryOutlet.Com.

We’re honored to welcome back Ronnie Shahbazian & Geronimo Gonzalez from AMVets Post 3. They give us the info for the Memorial Day Monday Service at Goleta Cemetery on May 26th. It starts at 9:00am. We’re hoping you can join us. Drew Wakefield will be the Keynote Speaker for this Moving Ceremony.

Then, joining Drew In-Studio, is Jennifer Walsh from Mesa Produce at 2036 Cliff Drive. Jennifer tells us who she’ll be remembering this Memorial Day. We discuss “grilling” and she encourages Drew to branch out and try new fruits and vegetables. Plus, she gives us a couple of her favorite recipes that can be prepared during outdoor events. Go to MesaProduce.com.

First we talk with Jerry Farmer President of the Santa Barbara County Veterans Foundation. Jerry reminds us about the BIG Salute to the Armed Forces Event happening Saturday, May 17th, 11 am to 5 pm, at MacKenzie Park. It’s at the Corner of State Street & Las Positas. Drew Wakefield will be the Emcee. There’ll be live music, a Huey Helicopter & other military vehicles, plus BBQ, beer, wine and soft drinks. Any questions call Jerry at 805-350-2006.

Next we bring on Tariqh Akoni, Director of A & R and Production at Santa Barbara Records. Tariqh tells us about an awesome event called Celebrating the Music of David Crosby. It’s coming up Saturday, May 24th, 7:30 pm, at the Granada Theatre. This special performance reimagines Crosby’s iconic catalog while showcasing Santa Barbara’s finest musicians and the Santa Barbara Symphony. Go to SantaBarbaraRecords.Com.

We are honored to welcome Fritz Olenberger, the 2025 Old Spanish Days Fiesta El Presidente. Fritz reminds us about La Primavera happening Saturday, May 17th from 5:30-10:00 pm. We’ll be at the Santa Barbara Carriage & Western Arts Museum. Tickets are $150.00 Online. Go to SBFiesta.Org. And Capture the Spirit!

We get a surprise call from Ian Cutler at Cutler’s Artisan Spirits and Distillery to present Fritz with a bottle of Cutler’s Artisan Gin to say Congratulations and Viva La Fiesta! It’s CutlersArtisan.Com.

Then we talk with Tony Arroyo, owner of Los Arroyos Mexican Restaurant & Take Out. Family owned and operated since 1999. Locations at 14 W. Figueroa in Santa Barbara, 1280 Coast Village Road in Montecito and 5764 Calle Real in Goleta. Awesome Weekend Brunch for Mother’s Day! Check out LosArroyos.Net.

Up next it’s Robin Elander, Executive Director of the Downtown Santa Barbara Improvement Association (DSBIA). Robin reminds us about their Live Art & Wine Tour happening Thursday, May 15th from 5:30-9:30 pm. One of the Coolest Events of the Year! Details and tickets at DowntownSB.Org.

Joining Drew Wakefield In-Studio is Celebrity Chef Scott Howard from Moby Dick Restaurant & Oyster Bar at Moby Dick Restaurant on Stearns Wharf. Fabulous Food, Spectacular Views. Scott reminds us about Mother’s Day at Moby Dick’s on May 11th and The Captain’s Table Dinner coming up Tuesday, May 13th at 6:00pm. Reservations at MobyDickSB.Com. Call 805-965-0549.

Also joining Drew In-Studio is Miguel Avila from the Greater Santa Barbara Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. The GSBHCC goal is to foster unity and communication between organizations, corporations and individuals and to promote the economic vitality and prosperity of the Hispanic business community. Like Miguel says: Buy Local, Stay Local and Be Local. Go to GSBHCC.Org. Call 805-896-0581.

We welcome back Jordan Price-Dohogne. Jordan and her family operate the Cortona Point Luxury Apartments in Goleta. Check out CortonaPoint.com. They also have The Point Market locations around town at PointMarkets.com. Plus, they keep our cars looking great at CleanWave Car Wash. Details at CleanWaveSB.com.

Then we chat with Robin Elander, Executive Director of the Downtown Santa Barbara Improvement Association (DSBIA). Robin gives us details on their 23rd Annual Live Art & Wine Tour coming up Thursday, May 15th from 5:30-9:30pm. Go to DowntownSB.org.
Rosie Miranda stops by to remind us about the Santa Barbara Fair & Expo taking place April 24, 25, 26, 27 & May 2, 3, 4. They’ll have their 80’s Flashback Theme this year plus all the rides, food and fun. It’s EarlWarren.com.

Our final guest for this episode is Miguel Avila from the Greater Santa Barbara Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. Miguel’s organization has an event coming up May 1st from 5:00-7:30pm at La Bella Rosa Bakery, 1411 San Andres Street. It’s their Cinco De Mayo Networking Mixer. Check out GSBHCC.com. Call 805-896-0581.

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