February 11, 2024
Food Stuff
Aperitivo Is Opening a Second, Larger Restaurant
More food news: Linden Hall is not happening; Augie's 2.0 will have lower prices; Pico is on the market; quest for king cakes; take-and-bake chicken pot pies from Bossie's Kitchen; Coral Casino's liquor license; the Ethnic Breads wholesale bakery in Goleta is opening a storefront. 16
February 7, 2024
Best BBQ Has Opened on State Street
More food news: Taza Mediterranean Street Kitchen has closed; The Good Plow's last day is Sunday; the Brunch Monkey pop-up at Handlebar is off; chef Budi Kazali to open a Solvang restaurant; profiles of Dang Burger, Little Dom's Seafood, and Santa Barbara Fish Market; the Southern Exposure Garagiste Wine Festival is coming up; changes at Choi's Oriental Market. 6
January 28, 2024
Via Vai’s Lease Will Not Be Renewed
More food news: Yetz's Bagels might just be legit; weekend brunch at Handlebar Coffee Roasters; Wexler's Deli will likely push back its debut a bit; more details about the new incarnation of Little Alex's; Cookie Plug opening date; the new general manager at Lucky's; Bell's is trying something new next month; afternoon tea at Casa del Herrero. 15
January 24, 2024
January 21, 2024
Shake Shack Is Said to Be Opening in the Funk Zone
More food news: Tamar is serving lunch three days a week; Metropulos Fine Foods is preparing to sell its equipment; the Belching Dragon Tavern space is for lease; High Seas Mead's taproom has opened; Na Na Thai popping up at Third Window; Brass Bird Coffee profile; the food plan at Tyler Winery's forthcoming tasting room. 14
January 15, 2024
Slice House by Tony Gemignani Is Looking to Open Here
More food news: Giovanni's Pizza is said to be taking over the Good Plow space in Carpinteria; first impressions of Santa Barbara Fish Market's Goleta restaurant; update on Shalhoob's Noleta outpost; the name of Yona Redz's seafood spinoff; Santa Ynez Valley Restaurant Weeks; rebranding of the Santa Barbara Airport café; hope that Peacock Family Farms will return to the farmers' market; Azul profile; Lompoc’s Eye on I has reopened. 5
January 10, 2024
Silvers Omakase Has Set an Opening Date
More food news: The Isla Vista Food Co-op has taken over Cantwell's; Pea Soup Andersen's in Buellton has closed after 100 years; two more restaurant spaces coming to State Street; chicken-and-waffles chain Bruxie has opened; Goleta outpost of Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf to close; Gandolfo Family Market & Deli opening in Los Olivos; corrections about Lilac Montecito and Yona Redz's seafood spinoff; a request for restaurants taking a break. 3
January 3, 2024
Mexican Seafood Restaurant to Open Next to the Granada Theatre
More food news: Another Indian restaurant is coming to State Street; Uptown Lounge has reopened; chicken-and-waffles chain Bruxie debuts today; Secret Bao is taking a break; SB Sunshine Cafe's Goleta location is open; Sade Turkish Coffee & Delights in Carpinteria; Rory's Place in Ojai is recovering from a fire. 11
December 27, 2023
The Goleta Beach Park Restaurant Will Have a Concert Venue
More food news: Broad Street Oyster Co. has downsized; Belching Dragon Tavern is on hold; Nook Pizzeria is up and running; Handlebar vacation; the Bagel Boiz' hiatus is permanent; Na Na Thai delivery; Anchor Rose lounge closed for renovations; profiles of Local and the new Mister Softee shop. 6
December 20, 2023
San Roque’s Sunshine Cafe Is Moving to Goleta
More food news: Many restaurants told to remove parklets by January 1; Mister Softee has soft-opened; the Santa Barbara Botanic Garden's annual Beer Garden event; RH Montecito opening forecast; Foxtail Kitchen update; Vietnamese coffee pop-up; a profile of the Cheese Shop. 17
















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"DeSeussed" would also work — dan
"Desheltonized" gave me a much needed chuckle this Friday morning. Thank you for your service. — SB Arkie
We're wishing "Merci" much success. Any plan for a vegan entrée? Perhaps a hearty vegetable stew-like soup served with crusty bread? Many thanks for considering… — Betsy Hendrickson
Actually, that is a sane reply — get a grip, it’s just a meal — Angela Paez
Well, if Yetz's Bagels knows their market as they may, there could be wisdom I can't see in opening a second outlet a couple of… — Michael G
Lucky’s, Tre Lune and Los Arroyos have been there for over 20 years. Not bad. And feels like the Chinese restaurant has been around forever.… — AFC
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This dinner menu looks delicious. I wonder if that steak au poivre is an homage to the signature dish at Bistro Paul Bert. Best of… — Barbara
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