| The Santa Maria Valley Chamber of Commerce and | | | | culture that it has simply become a way of life. |
| Visitor & Convention Bureau is welcoming in the | | | | The Santa Maria BBQ Booklet is also obtainable at |
| New Year with a larger version of the popular Santa | | | | businesses and visitor centers within the Santa Maria |
| Maria Style BBQ booklet. | | | | Valley area, as well as the California Welcome |
| Santa Maria Style Barbecue is considered to be the | | | | Centers in Oxnard and Pismo Beach. |
| authentic taste of Santa Maria, with its delectable | | | | In addition to showcasing the colorful background |
| feast of sirloin, salsa, pinquito beans, and green salad | | | | history of Santa Maria Style BBQ, the 14-page |
| has been called by Sunset Magazine, the "best | | | | booklet features a revised list of restaurants, |
| barbecue in the world". | | | | caterers and purveyors who specialize in this regional |
| The California Visitor's Guide raves that this is the, | | | | culinary tradition. |
| "number one food experience not to be missed while | | | | The free BBQ booklet also contain a great many |
| visiting California." | | | | Santa Maria style recipes for Pinquito Beans and |
| Today, Santa Maria Style Barbecue is enjoyed | | | | Santa Maria Style Barbecue Salsa, as well as offering |
| throughout the region at restaurants, events and | | | | complimentary suggestions from a dozen local |
| celebrations, offering a superb complement to the | | | | wineries. |
| wines, strawberries and other delightful flavors of the | | | | The booklet is available, free, upon request by going |
| Santa Maria Valley. | | | | to the Chamber of Commerce at 614 South |
| It is the premiere cuisine at festive occasions, both | | | | Broadway in Santa Maria or phoning them on (800) |
| public and private, and so thoroughly ingrained in local | | | | 331-3779. |