Food Stuff

July 14, 2024

The Restaurant Rumored to Be Taking the Trattoria Vittoria Space

More food news: Silvers Omakase added to the Michelin Guide after just six months; the pizza at Santa Barbara Hives; Esau's Cafe is now serving dinner; the Black Sheep introduces Sunday brunch; proposed change to El Encanto's dining deck; AMA Sushi to bring back à la carte options; forthcoming private-dining experience at Caruso's; Augie's is open Thursdays; Little Bird Kitchen profile; the new tenant of the old Study Hall space in Isla Vista; California Wine Festival returns to town. 3

July 7, 2024

Recipes Bakery Has Closed

More food news: Pearl Social has reopened; excellent croissants in Carpinteria; Little Bird Kitchen opens tomorrow; the Andalucia Building on Lower State has been put on the market; the Clementine's Steak House building changed hands; profiles of eight local bartenders. 12

June 30, 2024

Mesa Verde Is Closing Today

More food news: The Dutch Garden is finally starting dinner service; Seven Bar & Kitchen opens this week; more on the deli at the Jewish Federation of Greater Santa Barbara; Revolver joins The Eddy's lineup of prepared foods; Rory's Place is back; bento boxes in Ventura. 2

June 26, 2024

The Public Market’s Next New Vendor

More food news: The floor plan of the reinvented Tydes at the Coral Casino; donuts and paletas coming to State Street; noodle shop opening in Noleta; Jonesy's Fried Chicken profile; chef Rhoda Magbitang is leaving the Inn at Mattei's Tavern; Secret Supper event in August; Pizza Mizza's new incarnation. 8

June 23, 2024

Bibi Ji’s New Location Opens This Week

More food news: Stella Mare's will close at the end of the year; Seven Bar & Kitchen is said to be opening very soon; opening forecasts for four new Goleta restaurants; local chain in talks for the Derf's Café space; updates on Pizza Mizza and The Palms; a Filipino feast at the Inn at Mattei's Tavern. 15

June 13, 2024

Dart Coffee Co. Is Opening in Carpinteria

More food news: Derf’s Café is going to be open for a couple more weeks; Validation Ale's second location will be larger than initially reported (and have golf simulators); Pizza Mizza update; more on the plan for the restaurant in The Palms building; confirmation that an L.A. chain is opening in Ojai; profiles of Yetz's Bagels, Dang Burger, and Get Hooked Seafood. 6

June 6, 2024

The Good Lion Folks Are Opening a Bar at the Montecito Inn

More food news: What's in store for The Palms in Carpinteria; the owner of the Derf's building is said to be talking to prospective tenants; Local has cut weekday lunch service; return of the Santa Barbara Greek Festival; update on Fairview Gardens Farm; Seven Bar & Kitchen now has a vacation rental. 9

May 30, 2024

Coast & Olive Is Closing This Weekend

More food news: The name and concept for the former Oliver's space; Sushi Go Go at the harbor has reopened; Lilac Montecito is now serving breakfast and lunch; tantalizing croissants in Carpinteria; what's happening with Fairview Gardens Farm? 10

May 26, 2024

There’s Hope for Arnoldi’s Cafe

More food news: White Caps Beach Club has opened; Cajé Coffee Roasters is coming to Goleta; Mony's is now at the Santa Barbara Bowl; Tyler x Lieu Dit tasting room has opened; profile of Luretík olive oil; Casa Dumetz Winery changed its name; updates on two Solvang restaurants. 3

May 19, 2024

Trattoria Vittoria Has Closed After 18 Years

More food news: Jonesy's Fried Chicken is opening in Goleta; the new headquarters of Cutler’s Artisan Spirits will include a restaurant; expanded hours at Dang Burger; Pascucci's salad dressing; Santa Barbara Smokehouse has been sold; checking in on Rory's Other Place and Hotel El Roblar in Ojai. 13