Food Stuff

March 5, 2022

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

February 24, 2022

Goodland BBQ in Old Town Goleta Opens Next Week

More food news: First look at Bedda Mia's menu; weekend breakfast at Reunion Kitchen + Drink; former Sushi Bar Montecito chef Lennon Silvers Lee revealed the name of his forthcoming restaurant; Taste of Santa Barbara event dates; Starbucks at De La Vina and State has opened; a sign of life at Something's Fishy; new tasting areas and reservation policy at Rusack Vineyards. 1

February 20, 2022

Low Pigeon’s Second Café Has Closed After Three Months

More food news: Brasil Arts Café closes next week; Sushi Bar Montecito has been renamed; a deal is in the works to sell Chomp on the Rocks; Bar Le Côte happy hour; the Bell's folks are going to Portugal, too; first look at Coast Range's new brunch menu. 1

February 17, 2022

Modern Times Is Closing Its Santa Barbara Beer Hall

More food news: Embermill's owner says he's working on a new location; Good Land Wine Shop opening on upper State Street; a profile of the new Peasants Deli in Solvang; a trip to Provence with the Bell's folks; what's happening at the former 805 Hazy & Deli space? 2

February 14, 2022

Bedda Mia Has Opened in the Former Mollie’s Space

More food news: The Black Sheep is for sale; first impressions of the Dutchess in Ojai; Chomp on the Rocks has closed; traditional Ethiopian coffee ceremony at Petit Valentien; what we know about Alma Fonda Fina in the Montecito Country Mart. 1

February 10, 2022

Corazón Cocina’s Little Heart Cafecito Spinoff Is Open

More food news: Profile of Wine Cask and Intermezzo, with an update on the Gold Room; work is underway at the Cliff Room on the Mesa; Your Choice's banh mi pop-up this Saturday; what chef Budi Kazali is up to these days. 2

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