Mexico, Cuba, Spain, anything Latin we can incorporate because there are dishes from that part of the world that I am crazy about.” Mexico, he says, is still heavily featured, “but there’s a lot of other stuff that supports the rest of the menu.” Oveja Blanca’s menu is separated into items classified as “farm” (such as Roasted Cauliflower “Nachos” with crispy kale, pickled Fresno chili, green onion, and queso cojita), “raw or lightly touched” (Tasmanian Salmon Tostada, avocado purée, tempura onion ring, shaved avocado, cerrano chili), “small plates” (Ham and Chocolate Croquettes, rouille, parsley, and shallot salad), and “larger plates” (Braised Rabbit, chile quaillo, black beans, fava beans, shaved radish, and fried purple amaranth). Prices vary from $6 to $26, tops. Wines are from all over: Spain, Argentina, Italy, Chile, and of course, California, many from Santa Barbara County. “Black Sheep is kind of casual, fun,” Ruben says in explaining the difference between the two restaurants, “and [Oveja Blanca] is more elegant and has a little bit lighter fare; it’s ethnic and clean.” Curiously, by opening the double door at the corner of Anacapa and Ortega streets, Oveja Blanca presents itself as “casually elegant” to passersby. “We opened the corner door, and it seems to pull people in from the street,” Ruben says. The door has always been there but it was never used as the entrance. “We called it the Julia Child door, because when she was confined to a wheelchair she used to come in through that door. There had been a table there and it was the best table in the house; now it’s the best entrance in Santa Barbara. I don’t know if there is another entrance anywhere in Santa Barbara quite like it.” Oveja Blanca and Black Sheep (805965-1113) are open Tuesday through Saturday from 5 to 10 pm and on Sunday from 5 to 9 pm. Happy Hour specials run from 5 to 6 pm. Both eateries are closed Monday. •MJ
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Trattoria Mollie is offering home delivery! Ready-to-serve meals, hot and fresh to your door. Call, email, or text message ordering.
Minimum order amount: $50. Free Delivery. Delivery menu options change weekly. Please allow one hour for delivery.
Appetizers:
La Caprese ($14)
Squid Ink Tagliolini with Calamari ($28)
Branzino alla Griglia ($35)
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Rigatoni all’amatriciana ($26)
Risotto con Asparagi ($26)
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Minestrone Soup ($9)
Pollo alla Cacciatore ($26)
Filet with Arugula ($32)
You may also order a Pizza Margherita ($15) or a Pizza with Prosciutto ($17).
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For delivery, you may select from this weekly special menu. 1250 Coast Village Road | 805 565 9381 | www.tmollie.com
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