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Meghan and Prince Harry Big Fans as Fox 11 Reports

Meghan and Prince Harry Big Fans as Fox 11 Reports

September 13 2022

In light of the Queen's passing, Fox 11 Los Angeles reported on our Montecito history, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, and the gift basket we sent to welcome them to the neighborhood.  

Montecito Gourmet Partners With Willbridge for Peer Street Outreach

Montecito Gourmet Partners With Willbridge for Peer Street Outreach

March 24 2022

42 million Americans are at risk of suffering from hunger. At Montecito Gourmet we work to fight hunger by helping to feed the most vulnerable in our community. 

Thanks to giving partners like Willbridge, we’re continuing our mission to give 1% of our gross revenue to the local community.

Montecito Neighbors Magazine Cover Article featuring founder Patrick Braid

Montecito Neighbors Magazine Cover Article featuring founder Patrick Braid

April 9 2019
Meet Patrick Braid -- Gourmet Food and Wine Entrepreneur Gives Back to Our Community

Undercover Fork gives Village Cheese & Wine 4 out of 4 Stars in Latest Review

Undercover Fork gives Village Cheese & Wine 4 out of 4 Stars in Latest Review

January 25 2019

Food:★★★★

Service:★★★★

Ambience: ★★★★

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It’s been a year since the devastating floods swept through Montecito. But the recent rains proved that Evacuations and go-bags are not going anywhere anytime soon.

SB News-Press: Local shop launches product line named for Montecito

SB News-Press: Local shop launches product line named for Montecito

December 24 2018

This story about a new line of gourmet foods bearing the Montecito name — wine, coffee, olives and, soon, beer — actually begins in New Zealand. That's where a young John Braid, back in the 1960s, fell in love with wine and sold a lot of it out of his shop.

It's a passion that followed the entrepreneurial Kiwi when we packed his bags and moved to Santa Barbara, and then acquired a little shop on East Valley Road.

Deli's doors open for first responders, others affected by fire, mudslides

Deli's doors open for first responders, others affected by fire, mudslides

July 24 2018

by Santa Barbara News-Press

As Patrick Braid pulls up in front of Village Cheese and Wine Store in Montecito with a carload of supplies, the line inside the shop reaches the door.

Patrick Braid talks recovery on The Jeremiah Show

Patrick Braid talks recovery on The Jeremiah Show

July 23 2018

The Jeremiah Show

Patrick Braid of Village Cheese and Wine and Montecito & Co is interviewed on the Jeremiah Show alongside Sean Bolis and Jennifer Higgins regarding recovery after the Montecito Mudslides. 

Village Cheese and Wine gives food, drinks away to Montecito Union students

Village Cheese and Wine gives food, drinks away to Montecito Union students

July 23 2018

by KSBY Channel 6 News

The Village Cheese and Wine Shop in Montecito is continuing to do what it can to help with recovery efforts following the Jan. 9 mudslides.

Montecito Hub Feeds Folks in the Disaster Zone

Montecito Hub Feeds Folks in the Disaster Zone

July 23 2018

by Santa Barbara Independent

Every day since the January 9 natural disaster, Village Cheese & Wine Store, located in Montecito’s Upper Village, has been open for business. But not in the traditional sense.

Village Cheese Wine Patrick Braid After Montecito, All the Ways Folks are Lending a Helping Hand

After Montecito, All the Ways Folks are Lending a Helping Hand

May 19 2018

by Santa Barbara Independent

Village Cheese & Wine owner Patrick Braid kept his doors open in the disaster’s aftermath, feeding first responders and families sheltered in place — for free. 

Village Cheese Wine Patrick Braid feeds First Responders Montecito Keith Powell Firefighter

Montecito sandwich shop feeds mudslide emergency responders

May 19 2018

by KSBY Channel 6 News

The Village Cheese and Wine Shop is one of the very few businesses with an "open" sign in its window as much of Montecito remains under mandatory evacuation orders as of Saturday.

Sandwich Generations Mourn John Braid, Montecito’s King of Meat and Cheese

Sandwich Generations Mourn John Braid, Montecito’s King of Meat and Cheese

May 19 2018

by Judy Foreman for Newshawk

Owner of popular Village Cheese & Wine Store dies at 84, leaving a legacy of just-the-basics ‘half on a whole’ and legions of well-fed fans.

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