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Far Western Tavern Reservations
We are pleased to share that we have broken ground on our new restaurant location. The new Far Western Tavern at 300 Clark Avenue in Old Town Orcutt is projected to be open for business in the spring of 2012. We will keep the existing Guadalupe location open until just a few weeks before the move. See below for more information about our upcoming move and new location.
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Renowned Local Chef Takes Helm of Guadalupe Restaurant on July 15 Guadalupe, CA-The Far Western Tavern announced today that it has hired Rick Manson as its executive chef. Manson's first official shift as executive chef at the Guadalupe restaurant will be during the dinner hours on Friday, July 15.
"Rick is a longtime family friend and one of the best in the business," said Renee Righetti-Fowler, whose grandparents Clarence and Rosalie established the Far Western Tavern in 1958 along with Rosalie's cousin, Richard Maretti, and his wife Jean. "We are thrilled to have such a talented and experienced chef at the helm of our restaurant."
Manson is renowned as the chef and proprietor of Chef Rick's Ultimately Fine Foods in Orcutt, which he is closing. The restaurant's last day of business will be Saturday, June 25. The space is now available for lease, and the infrastructure of the restaurant is up for sale. All unredeemed gift certificates for Chef Rick's Ultimately Fine Foods will be honored by the Far Western Tavern. Manson will also continue to execute all previously scheduled catering events booked through Chef Rick's Ultimately Fine Foods.
"I'm not going away-I'm just moving up the road," Manson said. "This is a remarkable opportunity to focus on what I do best and to grow my career as a chef, and I couldn't pass it up."
Manson joins the Far Western Tavern in advance of the restaurant's move to Old Orcutt. The new restaurant is slated to open at 300 Clark Avenue in the early spring of 2012. The existing Far Western Tavern location in Guadalupe will remain open until a few weeks before the move.
Manson has known the Minetti-Righetti family for more than 20 years, dating back to his earliest days as a caterer and restaurateur in the Santa Maria Valley. "It means a lot to me to have their trust, and to help them usher in a new era for the Far Western Tavern," Manson said.
Righetti-Fowler said that the traditional Far Western Tavern menu will remain intact. "You can still look forward to the familiar favorites," she said. "What Rick brings to our menu is a remarkable commitment to quality and attention to detail. Also, you can expect to see Rick's signature creativity on display in our nightly specials, and in our banquet room and catering offerings."
The second floor of the new Far Western Tavern restaurant promises to feature one of the premier restaurant banquet rooms on the Central Coast, available for parties, business events and other group functions. "Rick has extensive experience with group functions and catering, and he will really reinvigorate those aspects of the Far Western Tavern," Righetti-Fowler said.
She added that her grandfather, the late Clarence Minetti, was a longtime admirer of Manson. "He was a true fan," she said. "He had a great respect for Rick's commitment to quality and his passion for food and hospitality."
Manson succeeds current chef Barbara Abernethy, who has decided to retire next year. In the meantime, she will work alongside Manson. Abernethy is the daughter of the late Mary Jean Minetti Ruiz, the sister of Clarence Minetti. She began working at the Far Western Tavern in 1974. "Barbara has been an amazing part of the Far Western Tavern experience, and she will be greatly missed," Righetti-Fowler said.
She added that Abernethy's impending retirement, along with the upcoming opening of the new restaurant location, created a need for a talented executive chef with deep experience in kitchen design and staff development, as well as catering and banquets.
"Anyone who is familiar with Rick knows that he's the perfect person to bring added energy and enthusiasm to our kitchen and staff, and to help us hit the ground running at the new restaurant as well," Righetti-Fowler said.
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Guadalupe Location to Remain Open Until Weeks Before Move Guadalupe, CA—The Far Western Tavern today announced that the restaurant will move to a new location in Old Town Orcutt in late 2011. The existing restaurant in Guadalupe will remain open until a few weeks before the move. “The new location in Old Town Orcutt will enable us to continue the Far Western Tavern tradition for years to come in the Santa Maria Valley,” said Renee Righetti-Fowler, whose grandparents Clarence and Rosalie Minetti established the Far Western Tavern in 1958 along with Rosalie’s cousin, the late Richard Maretti, and his wife Jean. The Far Western Tavern is today owned by the greater Minetti family, with the third generation now actively overseeing the restaurant’s operations. The new location at 300 Clark Avenue in Old Town Orcutt will be built out over the next year. Like the current restaurant, the new restaurant will feature separate downstairs bar and dining areas, along with an upstairs banquet room. “Our goal is to capture the distinctive spirit and ambiance of the original restaurant,” Righetti-Fowler said. “The menu will also be very similar.” The current restaurant occupies the Palace Hotel building that was built in 1912. The building is owned by the Minetti family. The family plans to collaborate with the City of Guadalupe and others to determine the best course of action for the building after it is vacated by the restaurant. “We want to find a workable solution, but we just don’t know what that solution is at this point,” Righetti-Fowler said. She added, “This was a very tough decision for our family after all of these years in Guadalupe. But after carefully evaluating our options, we felt that it was the best decision for ensuring that the restaurant remains a viable family business for years to come. The Old Town Orcutt location, which is more centrally located to both Highway 1 and Highway 101, will make the restaurant more accessible to visitors and locals alike.” “We are truly grateful to our community of Guadalupe for their support over the decades,” Righetti-Fowler said. “We invite everyone to come out and share memories with us.”
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Far Western Tavern Named “Top 10” Barbecue Restaurant
by Sunset Magazine
The Far Western Tavern is located in the small coastal town of
“Sunset Magazine is an authoritative voice in the culinary world, so it’s quite an honor to have our restaurant recognized by them,” said Susan Righetti, whose parents Clarence and Rosalie Minetti, along with their cousin Richard Maretti, opened the Far Western Tavern in 1958.
In the article, Sunset writer Matthew Jaffe observes: “In a tiny town on a windswept stretch of the Santa Barbara County coast, this Santa Maria–style BBQ classic isn’t shy about embracing its ranching roots: The century-old building is decorated with cowhide curtains held by horseshoe clasps. The clientele is a mix of local cowboys in their Stetsons and foodies making a BBQ pilgrimage from
Jaffe continues, “You gotta try the Pinot Filet. Served over grilled polenta, it’s where
The Far Western Tavern is no stranger to acclaim. The Righetti-Minetti family starred in a segment on the Food Network’s BBQ with Bobby Flay, and the Far Western Tavern has been featured in numerous national magazines as well.
The Far Western Tavern remains popular with local cowboys and farmers, but now also appeals to the
“This honor is just more evidence of the growing interest in Santa Maria Style Barbecue,” said Righetti, whose own Susie Q’s Brand specializes in artisan Santa Maria Style Barbecue retail foods. “More and more people are seeking authenticity in their food, and that’s exactly what our region offers.”
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Fine fare meets authentic flavor for an unforgettable dining experience at the Far Western Tavern. Here in the Santa Maria Valley, the Minetti family brings three generations and five decades of ownership to your table, serving legendary cuisine that is rooted in local tradition yet suited for contemporary tastes. The Far Western Tavern was recently named one of the West’s “Top 10” barbecue restaurants by Sunset Magazine. For more information, visit www.farwesterntavern.com.
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