B BUICK MAGAZINE
“Explore the neighborhood’s highlights and history through a unique lens…”
TRAVEL + LEISURE: TOUR SANTA BARBARA
“Begin your Santa Barbara adventure in the Funk Zone…”
VISIT CALIFORNIA PODCAST: TRAVEL TIPS FROM CALIFORNIA LOCALS
“On her food tours, Haaf reveals, she will not only turn you on to some of the best bites in town, but she’ll also make you a better photographer along the way.”
VISIT CALIFORNIA: TARA JONES FOCUSES HER ATTENTION ON AREA HIGHLIGHTS
“The Santa Barbara tour guide and photography specialist loves telling people about great bites, cool neighborhoods, and more.”
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC: A TASTE OF SANTA BARBARA
“From the seafood served across the city to the wine produced in the shadows of
the Santa Ynez Mountains, Santa Barbara offers a true taste of California.”
TRAVEL+LEISURE: 6 INCREDIBLE ACTIVITIES TO TRY ON YOUR NEXT TRIP TO SANTA BARBARA
“Want to dive into a bit of Santa Barbara’s history? Try Something a little different by taking a tour with Eat This, Shoot That!”
TWO DADS WITH BAGGAGE: SANTA BARBARA IS THE GREATEST (AND SAFEST) ESACPE
“On one trip, we took an amazing photo lesson/food tour called Eat This! Shoot That! that filled our bellies and our minds with new information.”
SAVOR SANTA BARBARA’S EPICUREAN EXPERIENCES AT HOME: FROM WINE 101 WITH CATS TO VIRTUAL FOOD PHOTOGRAPHY
“Think you’ve seen all the virtual offerings on the planet? Think again.”
SANTA BARBARA – DISCOVER THE TOWN WHERE WOMEN ARE TRANSFORMING THE FOOD SCENE
“Santa Barbara emerges as a place and a scene run by women – as wilful as the urchins corralled by Stephanie Mutz, as driven as Tara and the Funk Zone, and as open to new tastes as Julia Child.”
HOW TO SPEND A WEEKEND IN SANTA BARBARA
“The Eat This, Shoot That! wine, food, and photo tour takes you downtown and through The Funk Zone, where you can also get a taste of local foods along the way.”
SANTA BARBARA, STROLL DOWN STATE STREET: EATS & TREATS, THINGS TO DO AND A BOUTIQUE HOTEL STAY
“Samples are plentiful enough to count for lunch, and the walk is easy and open to all ages and abilities.”
GLAMOROUS SANTA BARBARA | GETAWAY 2019
“Known as the ‘American Riviera’, Santa Barbara is home to beautiful Spanish style buildings, amazing bars and restaurants, activities for all interests and budgets as well as perfect weather.”
WEEKEND GETAWAY IN SANTA BARBARA: THE BEST WAY TO SPEND 2 DAYS
“The Eat This Shoot That food and photography tour will both feed your tummy with culinary delights and upgrade your phone photography food shots.”
TASTING AMERICA EPISODE ON AWE CHANNEL
“Guest diner Tara, joins host Gary for a culinary journey through Santa Barbara. Dishes from Tyger Tyger, BiBi Ji and Sushi Bar.”
EAT THIS, SHOOT THAT! – A GREAT FOOD TOUR IN SANTA BARBARA
“We could not have found a better way to dig into this lovely city.”
12 STOPS TO MAKE ON YOUR SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA FAMILY ROAD TRIP
“We explored the Funk Zone by taking a great food tour called Eat This, Shoot That!, a combination of a walking eat-a-thon and food photo class.”
EAT THIS, SHOOT THAT! SOLVANG EDITION
“[Tara] is full of great quotes, including, ‘Take the picture that got you to go to the restaurant in the first place.’ Good idea.”
EAT THIS SHOOT THAT FOOD AND PHOTO TRAVEL TOURS IN CALIFORNIA
“Eat This, Shoot That! is a very unique food and photo travel tour operator offering unique experiences in some of the most beautiful areas of California.”
CORK AND FORK RADIO SHOW
Quote of the day from Tara: “There’s a common misconception about wine tasting and that is wine is for some people, beer is for the rest.”
HOW TO HAVE THE BEST SANTA BARBARA, CALIFORNIA VACATION
“I cannot highly recommend this tour enough, this is a must do while in Santa Barbara, California…If you are ever in Santa Barbara, California, be sure to book this tour!”
CALIFORNIA ROAD TRIP
“Go behind the scenes of Santa Barbara’s food, wine and beer culture to treat groups to a taste of local flavor.”
HOW TO BE A SANTA YNEZ VALLEY TOURIST: LOCAL FOODIE REPORTS ON SOLVANG FOOD, PHOTO TOUR
“Perfect for those times when you need to entertain out-of-town guests, or if you’re simply looking for an activity which might sit slightly off of your usual radar.”
EAT THIS, SHOOT THAT! FOCUSES ON FOOD/PHOTO TOURS IN SOLVANG
“Solvang is a unique hidden gem that people must experience when visiting the Central Coast.”
WALKING TOUR COMBINES FOOD, PHOTO LESSONS
“The walking tour allows visitors to indulge at restaurants and tasting bars…”
3 DAYS IN SANTA BARBARA, CALIFORNIA
“Knowledgeable guides bring you to the neighbourhood’s best eateries to sample true Santa Barbarian fare and offer detailed tips on how to take great food photos.”
BONUS: SANTA BARBARA
(Article in Chinese)
BEST FOOD TOURS 2018: TOP PLACES WORTH TRAVELING FOR
“Eat This, Shoot That! is a food tour through Santa Barbara, California, that’s all about eating great food, drinking incredible wine, and taking FOMO-worthy photos as you do.”
18 BEST SANTA BARBARA FOOD AND RESTAURANTS
“If you’re looking to try some of the best food in town, this is the easiest (and most cost-efficient) way to do it. Everything you will eat on the food tour is strictly from Santa Barbara, so you can’t go wrong.”
INTERVIEW WITH TARA JONES – OWNER OF EAT THIS SHOOT THAT – FOODIE PHOTO TOUR
“Tara and her team help you find all the cool hidden eateries and undiscovered gems and introduce you to their culinary friends.”
EAT THIS, SHOOT THAT! SANTA BARBARA
“Hands down the best walking tour I’ve ever participated in!”
GET SNAP-HAPPY: FOCUS ON FOOD
“Learn how to light and frame your plate like a pro!”
EXPLORING THE ‘FUNK ZONE’ IN SANTA BARBARA
“What I liked about the tour is that it wasn’t just about food, and that’s what, I think, makes a food tour a winner.”
MOST ROMANTIC SPOTS TO MAKE OUT IN SANTA BARBARA
“This is one Santa Barbara date activity you shouldn’t miss.”
EAT THIS, SHOOT THAT! OFFERS FOOD AND PHOTOGRAPHY TOURS IN SANTA BARBARA
“Delicious food, wine and photography walking tours are fun for families, couples and even adventurers!”
CALIFORNIA LUXURY TRAVEL TRIFECTA – MENDOCINO, SAN JOSE, SANTA BARBARA
“Not only will you receive insider access to hidden spots and popular gems, Eat This, Shoot That guides are professional photographers who teach the art of iPhone food photography.”
WHAT TO DO IN SANTA BARBARA’S FUNK ZONE
“Brush up your food paparazzi skills on the Eat This, Shoot That! tour. “
12 SANTA BARBARA: EXPLORING SURF AND TURF ALONG AMERICA’S RIVIERA
“Hate to make decisions or reservations?…Eat This, Shoot That!”
LOSING OUR VIRGINITY TO A PRINCESS | PRINCESS CRUISES 4 DAY WEST COAST GETAWAY WITH SANTA BARBARA
“We booked the Eat This, Shoot That! food tour in Santa Barbara’s Funk Zone and we’re so glad we did – a fab way to eat and drink your way around the city.”
FUN, FEARLESS FEMALE FEATURE: TARA JONES OF “EAT THIS, SHOOT THAT!”
“Not only do you get to visit some of the best restaurants, wineries, distilleries, etc. in Santa Barbara and meet the people who make it happen, but you also get to learn how to take better photos of the delicious food and drink you’re enjoying.”
SANTA BARBARA HAS ABUNDANT INSTAGRAM-WORTHY LOCATIONS
“Spruce up your food photography skills with an “Eat This, Shoot That!” food or wine tour.”
CENTRAL VALLEY MAGAZINE: TASTE THE BEST
“Consider booking an Eat This, Shoot That! tour when visiting Santa Barbara.”
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10 INSTAGRAM-WORTHY LOCATIONS IN SB
“Expect to learn great tips and tricks to food photography – we guarantee you photos will look just as scrumptious (if not more) than your food tastes.”
2017 FODOR’S 10 WALKING FOOD TOURS AROUND THE U.S.
“For gourmands who love snapping photos of what they eat, “Eat This, Shoot That Tour” guides not only dish on the best restaurants in Santa Barbara, but also give out photography tips.”
TARA JONES HAAF, WINNER OF 2017 SPIRIT OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP FOUNDATION HOSPITALITY AWARD
Owner of Eat This, Shoot That!, Tara Jones Haaf, was awarded the 2017 hospitality division award from the Spirit of Entrepreneurship Foundation.
BYE, BASICS! HERE’S HOW TO MAKE YOUR BACHELORETTE PARTY DECIDEDLY NOT LAME (LIKE EVERYONE ELSE’S!)
“In Santa Barbara, there’s an Eat This, Shoot That tour that is perfect for bachelorette parties…”
EAT THIS, SHOOT THAT! SANTA BARBARA FOOD & WINE TOURS
INTERVIEW WITH OWNER OF EAT THIS, SHOOT THAT!
“Tara Jones, the founder of Santa Barbara’s Eat This, Shoot That, is a ball of energy and provided a stimulating and mouth watering conversation with Mark and Patrick.”
LIVE LIKE A LOCAL: AN IN-THE-KNOW RESIDENT BREAKS DOWN HER DREAM DAY
“If there was ever a person to dole out Santa Barbara recs, it’s Tara Jones.”
6 GROUP ACTIVITIES FOR WINE LOVERS
“Eat This, Shoot That organizes food, wine, and photo tours in Santa Barbara, California.”
BIZHAWK: EAT THIS, SHOOT THAT! FOOD AND PHOTO WALKING TOUR TASTES SUCCESS
“A local photographer has created a special niche market by offering an eco-friendly, walking and tasting tour of Santa Barbara while teaching visitors how to take better travel photos.”
BUSINESSES GET A MOTIVATIONAL BOOST AS TOURISM SEASON KICKS IN
“Destination awards were handed out to three business, including the Santa Barbara Public Market, Eat This, Shoot That! and also The Lark Restaurant and its cluster of businesses in the Funk Zone.”
CALIFORNIA: IN FOOD HEAVEN
“Tara has capitalised on the sweeping social media component of modern holidays with her walking tour Eat This, Shoot That.”
CHASIN’ MASON: SANTA BARBARA // PART 3: EAT THIS, SHOOT THAT!
“It was the perfect way to get a little taste of everything that Santa Barbara is all about in a short amount of time.”
CHI-LAN LIEU TALKS BEST MOTHER’S DAY GIFTS ON KKFX NEWS
Chi-Lan Lieu mentions our El Paseo Wine Tour as one of the best Mother’s Day Gifts available for 2015! (Our wine tour mention, listed with Cloud9 Living, starts at 5:10)
COCKTAIL CORNER: LIGHTS, CAMERA, COCKTAILS
“Combining food and wine with photography is a great way to tour Santa Barbara, even for locals.”
FODOR’S TRAVEL: 10 WALKING FOOD TOURS AROUND THE U.S.
“For gourmands who love snapping photos of what they eat, “Eat This, Shoot That Tour” guides not only dish on the best restaurants in Santa Barbara, but also give out photography tips.”
LABOR DAY IN SB: TAKE A TOUR
“Eat and drink your way through Santa Barbara…Eat This, Shoot That! Food & Wine Tours also add photography, with tips on how to take food and travel photos like a pro.”
LOATREE: EAT THIS, SHOOT THAT! PHOTO TOURS BRING CULINARY TOURISM TO SANTA BARBARA
“While Santa Barbara is known for its epicurean delights, a new photography tour aims to provide a visual feast for hungry locals and tourists alike.”
LOCAL PHOTOGRAPHER’S SANTA BARBARA FOOD TOUR
“We had a great time, loved all the good food, and hearing handy photo tips and tricks from our fabulous guide Tara Jones.”
PORTRAITS, FOOD PORN AND PINOT WITH VISIT SANTA BARBARA
“Eat This, Shoot That!…offered insider tips on how to capture food that looks almost too good to eat.”
SANTA BARBARA INDEPENDENT: TWO YEARS OF EAT THIS, SHOOT THAT!
“In the two years since, she’s grown what started as a one-woman side-gig into a full-blown business, with two tour guides and a public relations specialist on staff.”
SANTA BARBARA NEWS-PRESS: SAY ‘CHEESE’!
“Food + photography = delicious combination.”
SANTA BARBARA SENTINAL: GIRL ABOUT TOWN WITH JULIE BIFANO- EAT THIS, SHOOT THAT
“It’s a tour that is not just for tourists, it is for photographers and foodies.” (Flip to pgs 22-23)
SANTA BARBARA’S EAT THIS SHOOT THAT: LIGHTS, CAMERA, AND COCKTAILS
“Eat This Shoot That is a great way to spend an afternoon and I highly recommend you go the next time you are in the Santa Barbara area.”
SANTA MARIA TIMES: A VISIT TO SB’S FUNK ZONE
“Participants leave with full bellies and fab photos.”
SO CAL MOM: EAT THIS, SHOOT THAT! TOUR OF SANTA BARBARA
“A great way to see Santa Barbara is taking an Eat this, Shoot That tour.”
TANGO DIVA: GIRLFRIEND GETAWAY
“Nestled between the soft purple mountains and the sparkling sea, take time to discover the locals who make playing and staying in Santa Barbara so unique and memorable to visit.”
TASTE TREKKERS: INTERVIEW WITH A SANTA BARBARA FOOD TOUR GUIDE
“Combining her love of food and photography, Tara created a tour company that gives the guests of Santa Barbara an opportunity to learn a new skill while being introduced to some of her favorite eateries and tasting rooms.”
TEXAZTASTE: “EAT THIS, SHOOT THAT!” SANTA BARBARA FUNK ZONE TOUR
“It is a lovely way to spend the afternoon for tourists and locals alike.”
VISIT SANTA BARBARA HONORS THREE RECIPIENTS WITH FIRST-EVER DESTINATION AWARDS
“Tourism is an important part of Santa Barbara County’s economy, and that fact was celebrated Wednesday during Visit Santa Barbara’s annual general meeting.”
WINE SHOUTS: FOOD, WINE AND PHOTOGRAPHY TOUR OF THE FUNK ZONE
“Tour tasting rooms and eateries in the Funk Zone, and get photography tipsy…err…tips as you go.”
WINE TOUR DEBUTS AT EAT THIS, SHOOT THAT!
“Eat This, Shoot That!, a popular Santa Barbara food, beverage and photography tour company, has launched a second tour route taking visitors through the city’s new wine collection at El Paseo.”
WOMEN’S RADIO INTERVIEW: TARA JONES – EAT THIS, SHOOT THAT PHOTO / FOOD TOURS
“Santa Barbara photographer and food writer, Tara Jones, decided to share her culinary and visual passions and founded Eat This, Shoot That photo/culinary tours.”
NEW EAT THIS, SHOOT THAT! SANTA BARBARA TOUR COMES ONLINE
“Eat This, Shoot That!, the popular Santa Barbara food, beverage, and photography tour company, just launched a second tour taking visitors through the city’s new and much talked-about Wine Collection of El Paseo.”