April 10, 2022
Food Stuff
Hook & Press’s New Space Is Finally Ready
More food news: The Dutch Garden might quietly open soon; Matty's Hot Chicken is back at the Public Market; Kunin Wines's new tasting room has opened; Sevtap Winery's tasting room has closed; the Magic Castle Cabaret owners are trying to restart the venue; a profile of Lefty's Coffee Collective in Los Olivos; "trash ass pizza" in Los Alamos. 1
March 31, 2022
Marty’s Pizza Will Likely Have to Close This Fall
More food news: Another name change for Corazón Cocina's spinoff on E. Victoria Street; update on Saint Bibiana, opening in the Little Kitchen space; Low Pigeon will be incorporated into Lighthouse Coffee; a monthly pop-up gay bar; Savoy Cafe & Deli is once again open for dinner; oregano buds at Il Fustino. 5
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March 17, 2022
The Lark Is Launching Weekend Brunch
More food news: The Goleta Beach Park restaurant won't be called SeaLegs; Sunstone's rooftop tasting room in the Funk Zone moves forward; L.A. restaurateur buys Sear Steakhouse in Solvang; The Baker's Table is relocating within Santa Ynez; Mony's is serving breakfast tacos and chilaquiles at Dart Coffee Garden this Sunday; Good Lion and Ramon Velazquez are partnering on a Ventura venture. 1
March 13, 2022
A Bigger Space and Menu for Broad Street Oyster Company
More food news: Chris Chiarappa reportedly has plans for a taproom in Noleta; when the Lighthouse Coffee at Turnpike Center is expected to open; another four-course "dessert experience" at Alessia Patisserie & Café; Mariscos Tita's has pressed pause on its plan for a restaurant; Foley Food & Wine Society's tasting room opens at the Hotel Californian; Shalhoob's Public Market outpost debuts this week. 1
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Beans BBQ Opens on State Street Today
More food news: Lilac Patisserie has reopened with a limited menu; Lighthouse Coffee is said to have bought Low Pigeon; Chick-fil-A told to fix its traffic situation in 90 days; Ventura Music Hall debuts March 22 with food from Ruff House BBQ; what shopping at Whole Foods may be like someday. 7
Burning Questions
- Will You Explain the Plan to Adapt the Waterfront for Climate Change?
- Why Did the Rosewood Miramar Beach Install Gates?
- How Long Will This Big Pipe Be at East Beach?
- Is Cabrillo Boulevard Going to Be Widened Under Highway 101?
- Was There a Fisherman Inn in Downtown Santa Barbara?
- What Are Those Old Buildings at the Corner of Castillo and Montecito Streets?
- When Will the Coast Village Road Medians Be Completed?
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I’m sure safety concerns are the reason… lol — Zeljko
I watched the city council meeting on Tuesday and the same Jessica Grant, Transportation Planner with the city presented a plan for the Castillo street… — Dan O. Seibert
"Closed this week due to upkeep maintenance," according to an Instagram post. It's due to reopen on Monday. — Erik Torkells
Of the 17 views available on SB website - there are exactly 3 pedestrians, and 1 cyclist in total across all images. Is it really… — Ethan
I noticed Los Agaves Restaurant on Milpas was closed during dinner hours and had brown paper covering the window. Do you know why. Thanks — Robert Goluck
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5 people died constructing that building due to a lack of safety regulations, and that was a very low number for the time. I would… — Liz
Is motion training collective moving or are they going to keep their current location and add this in as a second location? — Patrick Tatum
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