Lobster Rolls, Music and Extra are on the Menu for Labor Day Weekend in Santa Barbara

Labor Day weekend might signify the unofficial finish of summer time, however it’s additionally often the beginning of a month of among the finest climate for al fresco, nicely … doing absolutely anything in Santa Barbara — and that actually contains outside eating. The rooftop on the Kimpton Canary is a enjoyable place to benefit from the sunshine and 360-degree views of the ocean, mountains, and downtown, however it’s solely open to non-hotel company for particular occasions. Fortunate for us, a number of of these happen this weekend.

On Labor Day (Mon., Sept. 4), it’s “Solar’s Out, Buns Out” time with a barbecue that includes stay music from Lindsey Marie, pretty libations, and Finch & Fork Chef Nathan Lingle’s “all the things in a bun” menu, which incorporates summer time favorites comparable to a traditional Maine lobster roll for $22, as nicely various “on a bun” choices ($10-$14), together with an Alle-Pia fennel sausage and pepper roll, Hebrew Nationwide sizzling canines, and a particular vegetarian pulled-jackfruit roll with carrot slaw and BBQ sauce. All are served with house-made potato chips, which I can personally vouch for the scrumptious addictiveness of! (Entrance is free, however you’ll be able to reserve a spot at Eventbrite.com.)

Uncle Uncle (left) and Val-Mar Data carry out on the rooftop of the Canary on September 2. | Credit score: RG Images

The rooftop can be open for enjoyable on Saturday, September 2, from 6-10 p.m. for a celebration that includes Val-Mar Data and the favored band Uncle Uncle. Tickets are $10 prematurely and $15 on the door. Drinks and a shaved ribeye cheese or Holy Cow grilled cheese shall be obtainable on the bar for an extra charge. 

As well as, Sunday, September 3, is a Sip N Swirl night on the Kimpton Canary rooftop that includes Fess Parker Vineyard from 6-8 p.m. The $25 ticket worth contains charcuterie and a cheese board, wine-tasting with members of the Fess Parker household and stay music with Lindsey Marie.

See eventbrite.com/d/ca–santa-barbara/finch-and-fork for tickets to all of those occasions.