What: The Hitching Post’s second location in Buellton is known for their Santa Maria-style barbequed sirloin, as well as for being home to Hartley Ostini wines. How much: Appetizers $8-$10, 10-oz.

TAUNTON — "What is that thing on the sidewalk?" I asked my father. "It's a hitching post. Before there were cars, people used them to tie-up horses," he said. Hitching posts used to be ubiquitous on ...

Frank Ostini still revels in the surprise success that came with the 2004 film Sideways, which showcased the Santa Ynez Valley as a great place to visit and pinot noir as a worthy passion to pursue.

The summer months beg a retreat to Santa Maria, a favorite Central Coast getaway for some Bakersfield residents. In nearby Casmalia, The Hitching Post has made a name for itself as a restaurant hot ...

Sunday, Sept. 8: Meet the Winemaker at Santa Barbara Wine Collective Santa Barbara Wine Collective offers a special wine flight featuring standout wines from Santa Barbara County. Enjoy live music ...

Carol Cantwell-Miller remembers the days when her daughter Christina would tie up her pony at the hitching post in front of the McDonald’s on Yorba Linda Boulevard. “What’s better than a sack of ...