This fall, the Academy Award-winning film, SIDEWAYS, will stream on Hulu in celebration of its 20th Anniversary. Hitching Post Wines has partnered with Searchlight Pictures to showcase Hitching Post Highliner Pinot Noir, the wine featured in the movie. In celebration of this partnership, Hitching Post 2 and Hitching Wines announced a special Hitching Post + Sideways Winemaker Dinner at La Paloma Café, 702 Anacapa Street, on September 24 at 6 p.m. Executive Chef Jeremy Tummel hosts Frank Ostini and Gray Hartley for the anniversary event which costs $110 per ticket. The menu includes Deviled Eggs, Carne Apache, Rod and Reel Local Halibut Ceviche, Family Style BBQ Dinner, and Goat Cheese Flan. Hitching Post wine pairings include 2023 “Parte” Rose, 2020 “Forerunner” Chenin Blanc, 2013 “Bien Nacido” Pinot Noir, and 2021 “Four Top” Merlot Blend. A meet and greet in advance of the dinner will be held at the Santa Barbara Wine Collective on September 8, 2-4 p.m. For reservations for the September 24 dinner visit tinyurl.com/sideways-lapaloma

20TH ANNIVERSARY: In 2004, Paul Giamatti (left) and Thomas Haden Church starred in the movie “Sideways” that was filmed in Santa Barbara County and became an international sensation. A special winemaker dinner will be held at La Paloma Café this month honoring the film’s 20th anniversary.