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ARNIE'S ROOFTOP BAR FEATURES FINE LOCAL WINE SIPS AND BEAUTIFUL COOLERS

By Bonnie Carroll

Linden Avenue in Carpinteria is becoming quite a foodie destiation with so many new restaurants openings and wine destination featuring fine local wines and chic looking coolers. 

My day tour visit to this hot spot on Linden was simply delightful. Taking a tour through the various business under one roof offering a bevy of foods and beverages to enjoy indoors or outdoors on the friendly patio was such a surprise. I had no idea all this was happening on the main street of this charming small city's main drag. 

My visit was during the horrible heat wave we were experienceing on the central coast and it was hot, however, after walking to the beach for photos and capturing new dining destination entrances for a story I took the air conditioned elevator in Linden Square up to Arinie's Rooftop Bar to relax and try to be cool. 

The bar is huge and I imagine at night when they feature life music it is a hot place for locals to meet and have fun. The drink menu has some amazing cocktails, including a choice of tempting Mararita's. My assiciate and I selected one of the wine spritz specials and fell into two of the chic comfy seats to just chill and enjoy our drinks, which by the way were not only refreshing but gorgeous in presentation. 

So, if you are going up the coast through this wonderful little California community, stop and see how much they have to offer travelers who love good food and great wine and ale. They hold an Avocado Festival each year that attracts people from up and down the coast and it is fun and delicious. 

The Palms, a historic old steak house, is no under renovation and will open soon with a multi-use design offering a rooftop dining venue, market and more. 

I love this so California city and highly recommend you visit to enjoy for yourself all they have to offer. You will be glad you did. Look for my full feature on Tastes of Carpinteria soon.

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