February 10, 2022
Food Stuff
February 6, 2022
The Miramar Resort Is Said to Be Opening a Sushi Bar
More food news: An early look at the plans for the Mackenzie Market space; something interesting is cooking at Uncorked; happy hour and eventually lunch at Bar Le Côte; Coast Village Road ice cream shop sold; profile of Carp Kitchen & Grocery; Goleta-based home bakery. 6
February 2, 2022
First Impressions of Broad Street Oyster Co.
More food news: Why doesn't the entire State Street Promenade have bollards?; opening date for Rory's Place in Ojai; a new liquor license is pending for a State Street dive; who benefited from the Restaurant Revitalization Fund; the quest for Diamond Crystal kosher salt. 6
January 29, 2022
The Sportsman Lights Up on State Street
More food news: Word on the street about the plan for the Mackenzie Market building; likely new owner for two Stearns Wharf restaurants; a "dessert adventure" at Alessia Patisserie & Cafe; Ray's Liquor on the Westside is closing after 34 years; the 7-Eleven on Milpas is reportedly in flux; things are looking grim at Juice N Things in Carpinteria; activity at a State Street restaurant space. 6
January 24, 2022
Venus in Furs Has Closed
More food news: Another winery is moving in next to the Cheese Shop; Mexican seafood restaurant opening in Old Town Goleta; Broad Street Oyster Company is looking for a permanent space; signage at the Hotel Californian's forthcoming tasting room; Jeannine's on Coast Village Road is taking a break; Oat Bakery is now opening earlier on weekdays; Calvary Chapel is working on a restaurant; Phoevermore in Carpinteria has closed; dinner under a different name at the Patio Cafe. 1
January 19, 2022
January 17, 2022
A Restaurant Called “We Want the Funk” Is Opening in the Funk Zone
More food news: Trader Joe's is considering a second Goleta store; the 5% fee that the Cruisery tacks onto bills; Embermill has closed; Wingman Rodeo closed one location but opened inside another establishment; Goleta Coffee Company is closing; Goodland Dining appears to be closed; more on the forthcoming Goodland BBQ; opening date for Peasants Deli in Solvang; Middle Eastern food at a Santa Ynez pool hall. 5
January 15, 2022
Frequency Wine Company Has Upgraded to a Great New Space
More food news: Has Embermill closed?; Lilac Patisserie is expanding in a big way; soul food is coming to Lower State; Your Choice's off-menu pop-up is today; Costa Kitchen & Bar has closed for a month; the city is making two dozen State Street restaurants shrink their parklets to allow emergency vehicles to pass; the rebranded Jimboz Lounge reopened; Taqueria Santa Barbara is now serving breakfast. 3
January 10, 2022
A High-Concept Brewery Is Opening in the Funk Zone
More food news: Broad Street Oyster Company's debut got pushed back a few days; a barbecue restaurant is opening in Old Town Goleta; the interesting dinner menu for the Dutchess in Ojai; a new beer-and-wine bar in Los Alamos; praise for the soups at Erewhon and the frozen lasagna at Vons. 1
January 5, 2022
Broad Street Oyster Company Is Taking Over the Cubaneo Space
More food news: Mangione's Italian Ice is finally getting ready to open; Montecito Wine Bistro's return has been pushed back; Handlebar's Canon Perdido annex has opened; Old Town Coffee's tipping policy; Choppa Poke's downtown outpost closed; the Hotel Californian's Foley Food & Wine Society will coexist next to Blackbird; Petit Valentien's long vacation. 7
Burning Questions
- 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?
- What’s This Scaffold Structure on Las Positas Road?
- Why Does Street Striping Take So Long to Happen?
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