Julia Child’s Birthday

Arbuckle Cafe

Julia Child is one of the most beloved chefs of all time, and her birthday is Friday, August 15.  Her gumption, infectious laughter, and captivating television personality made her a star for decades; attracting countless devotees to French dishes and cooking techniques that have left a lasting legacy.  In fact, when you visit Santa Barbara, […]

Outdoor Barbeque

Arbuckle Cafe

Let's continue to enjoy this fantastic weather...and what better way than lunch in the sun at our weekly outdoor barbeque!   This week's special of hand-rolled gyros is going to fit that bill perfectly. Mary’s chicken or falafel wrapped in lavash with hummus, tzatziki, and shredded lettuce side salad of Timptations farm’s heirloom tomatoes, cucumbers, and pickled red onions fresh […]

Outdoor Barbeque

Arbuckle Cafe

The outdoor season continues and this week we're headed to the islands!  Join us for a Hawaiian barbecue featuring kalbi-style bbq chicken or kalua pork served with steamed rice, macaroni salad, sautéed cabbage, and house-made island sauces.  Make certain to grab a beverage - lemonade or iced tea come with the special - and enjoy the sun and […]

Outdoor Barbeque

Arbuckle Cafe

Thursday came faster this week - thanks Labor Day! - but we're ready for this week's Outdoor Barbeque.   Join us for Tortas Ahogada, a salsa-drowned sandwich typical of Guadalajara city in the State of Jalisco.  Our take on this traditional sandwich will have shredded Mary’s Chicken, shaved Timptations Farm’s Stockton red onions, and Stepladder Ranch avocado on […]

Outdoor Barbeque

Arbuckle Cafe

We’re ringing the lunch bell with some down-home grilled goodness!  Join us Thursday as we offer up some tasty pork spare ribs or Mary’s grilled chicken breasts, basted in our Palo Alto firefighter barbecue sauce with brown sugar baked beans and marinated vegetable slaw.  Heck, let’s add some house-made corn bread to it! Come on […]

Outdoor Barbeque

Arbuckle Cafe

Classes are right around the corner but we're still grilling like it's summer!  Join us Thursday for some mouth-watering black bean chili dogs.   It's your choice of Niman Ranch all-beef hot dog or Tofurkey dogs on a brioche bun with black bean and heirloom tomato chili, and finished with diced Stockton onions, shredded cheddar-jack cheese and scallions, served […]

Outdoor Barbeque

Arbuckle Cafe

Willkommen!  The end of September launches the beginning of Oktoberfest - and a new school year!  Join us this Thursday as we fire up our barbeque for some grilled German sausages.   Your choice of smoked bratwurst, knockwurst, or tofurky sausage, with Bavarian mustard mashed potatoes, braised red cabbage, onion roll, and assorted mustards.  The special comes with […]

Outdoor Barbeque

Arbuckle Cafe

Although school has started we're still feeling the warm summer rays and what better way to enjoy sun than with some delicious BBQ! Join us Thursday as we fire up the grill for two great sandwich options: choose from slow-braised barbeque chicken in Palo Alto Firefighter BBQ Sauce or tamarind glazed portobello mushroom.  Both are topped with shoestring […]

Outdoor Barbeque

Arbuckle Cafe

The Thursday outdoor barbeque series continues with Mexican street tacos. Come and enjoy your choice of Niman Ranch carnitas, Mary’s Free-Range pollo asado, or grilled calabacitas with queso cotija, shredded lettuce, and hot sauce; served with pickled radish, jalapeño and cabbage slaw, and house tortilla chips! The weather is still on our side, so come […]

Outdoor Barbeque

Arbuckle Cafe

Thursday has come again and while there was rain in the original forecast - it's California where the sun always shines! Join us at our weekly outdoor barbeque where we're continuing the street taco theme and offering Chinese street tacos: your choice of char siu chicken or tofu with steamed bao buns, tamari-ginger napa cabbage […]

Outdoor Barbeque

Arbuckle Cafe

The weather is still on our side so we're taking the opportunity for all to enjoy! Come on over to Town Square as we continue our street tacos series. This week we're heading to India with spicy chicken or paneer vindaloo served over naan with shredded romaine, red onion, and cucumber salad; finished with cumin-mint […]

Outdoor Barbeque

Arbuckle Cafe

Return of the Kalbi! We're excited to bring Korean-style Kalbi short ribs back to the Outdoor Barbeque! Join us Thursday from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. as we offer marinated-grilled short ribs or tofu served over scallion sticky rice with spicy kimchi slaw and house-made sweet chili sauce. Yum! Come on over to Town Square […]