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<a href="http://www.winecask.com/">Wine Cask</a>, the Santa Barbara wine shop and restaurant, has for years been known more for its large wine list rather than its food. But a new owner and new chef have revived the menu with an updated take on Southern California cuisine, including this freshwater shrimp appetizer with warm potato and leek salad.

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( Spencer Weiner / Los Angeles Times )

Wine Cask, the Santa Barbara wine shop and restaurant, has for years been known more for its large wine list rather than its food. But a new owner and new chef have revived the menu with an updated take on Southern California cuisine, including this freshwater shrimp appetizer with warm potato and leek salad.

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