••• L. asked what;s happening with Bogavante, the Mexican seafood restaurant slated for the former Stella Mare’s Bistro building on Los Patos Way. Proprietor Alejandro Marin obliged:
Bogavante is alive and well. We’ve got the permits, the liquor license, and a city-approved plan set; all rough in installations are in; and the custom hearth grill that the whole kitchen is built around is done and waiting. Construction picks back up this fall, and we’re aiming to open in early 2027.
This project has taken us so long because the house needed a full restoration. We fell in love with it. It’s a beautiful and important building, and we decided to do it right, restoring and preserving everything from the underground plumbing to the last detail. That turned it into a much bigger project than we planned, and costs grew far beyond our original budget.
So, the honest update is that we’re still raising money to finish it. Bogavante has become a big part of a bigger plan for our group, Muy Salsa Hospitality (Loreto and Santa Canela), and we’re actively talking with new investors right now to fund the next stage.
••• Starting October 7, Revolver will take orders via its website, with ordering via third-party apps (DoorDash, Uber Eats) to follow some time thereafter. And speaking of Revolver, anyone missing the Satellite vibe should consider this invitation from founder Drew Cuddy: “This Monday, October 5, from 5-9 p.m. please join me for pizza, salad, wine, beer and spritzes at The Factory. We’ve got Ron Allen from Revolver fixing up very special Sicilian pizza pies and salad.”
••• Clementine’s Steak House in Carpinteria announced that it will close tonight after more than 50 years.
••• The Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History is debuting a Santa Barbara Fall Tasting Festival on November 7. Tickets are $125-$165, and offerings will include wine (from Pali Wine Co., Tyler x Lieu Dit, Sandhi Wines, Brander Wines, and more); beer (from Third Window Brewing, Island Brewing, Seaward Brewing, and more); food (from Marisella, Bistro Amasa, Convivio, and more).
••• A profile of The Larder, Field + Fort‘s outpost in Carp. —Independent
••• Beau‘s sister restaurant, Esther, confirmed that it’s opening in Bibi Ji’s former space (1213 State Street), with the remodel kicking off this week. “We will be a breakfast and espresso house with a supper club on Friday and Saturday evenings. Open seven days a week, 7 a.m.-2 p.m., and 5 p.m.-10 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays.” The plan also calls for “some theater” and a “crafting makers menu” More details will be forthcoming.
••• YUU Japanese Food Hall will open at Pacific View Mall in Ventura; apparently, it’s part of a Round1 bowling alley/arcade.. Influencer Jara Simpson has the details on the food offerings.
••• Richard Yates from Opal Restaurant & Bar suggested I open the new Siteline Directory up to restaurants and bars, which I think is a great idea. If you’d like to be added, the sign-up form is here; just pick any category and I’ll sort it out on the back end.
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