Taste the Ojai Experience

Papa Lennon's Pizzeria About Papa Lennon's Pizzeria: At Papa Lennon's, you will enjoy original and traditional Italian cuisine in their family-owned pizzeria. Open for lunch and dinner, they offer pizzas, paninis, salads, pasta & special dishes. They use the freshest ingredients to create their menu with homemade dough, sauces, dressings, and desserts. Treat yourself to gelato while sitting by the...

The Dutchess About The Dutchess: The Dutchess is an all-day place and a fun collaboration amongst friends and family. Kelsey Brito runs the bakery, Saw Naing is the chef, and Zoe Nathan wraps her arms around the whole restaurant. It's a place to come in the morning for a cappuccino and a croissant, take home a loaf of bread, meet friends for sandwiches, salads, and flatbreads at lunch, and come ba...

Firestick Pottery About Firestick Pottery: A creative community studio for ceramic artists and students, Firestick Pottery is an authorized distributor for the Laguna Clay Company and has lots of clay and glazes available and offers regular weekly firings for both our members and those who create their work elsewhere. ​Whether you're a monthly member, a student, or work elsewhere and just glaze an...

Old Creek Ranch Winery About Old Creek Ranch Winery: Ventura County's only rural winery in the beautiful Ojai Valley, at Old Creek Ranch Winery, you can enjoy premium wines while relaxing in their beautiful guest areas and stroll along the meandering pathways and enjoy the tranquility of our beautiful setting in Ojai Valley. It's a destination, not just a quick stop for wine tasting! In this episo...

Ojai Wine Festival About the Ojai Wine Festival: From its humble beginning in 1987, the Ojai Wine Festival has grown into a leading regional event attracting close to 4,000 people from throughout the central coast and southern California. The festival has played a role in introducing people to the bounty of Ojai, which has been named by Sunset Magazine as one of the top five "Food and Wine Havens...

Ojai Oaks Fallen Wood About Ojai Fallen Wood: Ojai Oaks Fallen Wood is a boutique art studio in the Ojai Valley known for its one-of-a-kind quality custom woodwork, such as charcuterie/cheese boards, furniture, bowls, and vases. In this episode JJ, Doug, and Joshua discuss: The story of how Ojai Oaks Fallen Wood was born Joshua's passion for giving trees a new life What Ojai Fallen Wood has to off...

Ojai Picnic Moments About Ojai Picnic Moments: Ojai Picnic Moments is a pop-up picnic company nestled in the scenic Ojai Valley. They specialize in stylized settings hosted at idyllic destinations, each one an intimately tailored and elegant occasion. Their mission is to bring loved ones together and support the Ojai community by partnering with native artisans and businesses to achieve a curated...

Boku About Boku: Pronounced "BŌH–KOO" meaning to 'love life', at Boku, they use nearly 100% of the food they grow. BoKU Cafe offers sustainable, superfood-infused nourishment, smoothies, and organic artisan coffee. Their menu evolves with the seasons and the needs of Ojai's thriving community. Their #1 goal is to share these natural gifts with as many people as possible through their broad-spectru...

Majestic Oaks Vineyard About Majestic Oaks Vineyard: Majestic Oaks Vineyard is a beautiful subterranean tasting room and patio, located in downtown Ojai. At Majestic Oak Vineyard, they believe in family, sharing their passion, and celebrating life with loved ones. This winery is owned and operated completely by family but, they wholeheartedly believe that once you become one of their customers or...

Revel Kombucha About Revel Kombucha: Located in downtown Ojai, Revel Kombucha Bar was established six years ago by Adam Gallegos. Hearing about the health benefits of kombucha, he and his wife Sonia decided to experiment and brew up a batch of their own. Through a friend, they learned about jun and found themselves on a mission to find a jun culture. It was well worth the search. It became clear t...

Farmer's Market About Farmer's Market: This seasonal open-air market features locally grown fresh fruits and vegetables by local farmers and food artisans in the Ojai Valley. Their vendors are mostly small farmers from Santa Barbara County. In this episode, JJ and Doug discuss: Ojai's BD farm's organic produce on display at the Farmer's Market The fresh meat and egg products of Casitas Valley Past...

Rainbow Bridge About Rainbow Bridge: Rainbow Bridge started in 1986 in a small section of what had once been Vans Markets. Unknown to the owners of Rainbow Bridge, a beautiful, cedar-lined ceiling was hidden above the drop ceiling. In 2002, they undertook an enormous renovation that doubled the size of the small market and restored it to the same size as the original Vans Markets of Ojai. Rainbow...

The Ojai Vineyard About The Ojai Vineyard: Located on Montgomery Street, The Ojai Vineyard creates California wines with a European sense of finesse. The wines they make today are a culmination of four decades of pursuing excellence with the fruit grown in their region. From Stockholm to New York, their wines are poured in the finest restaurants because the quality and value of The Ojai Vineyard a...

Our Ojai Story In this episode JJ and Doug discuss: How JJ discovered Ojai and what made her stay here What motivated Doug and JJ to do the Ojai podcast Why you should visit Ojai? Connect with JJ and Doug: Podcast IG: Instagram: @tastetheojaiexperience https://www.instagram.com/taste_the_ojai_experience/ JJ Flizanes is an Empowerment Strategist and the host of several podcasts including People's C...

Welcome to Taste the Ojai Experience Podcast Are you looking for a place to visit to escape the corporate chains of LA or simply experience the beauty of California? Worry no more because you've come to the right podcast. Join us as we take you on a tour to Ojai, California - the perfect place for you to unwind and enjoy the little things in life. In this podcast, we're going to be bringing you sh...