Food Stuff

April 20, 2026

Linden Square’s Rooftop Bar Opens Today

More food news: Update on South Coast Deli's Funk Zone outpost; Yona Redz has closed; a visit to Monte's farmer's market; the Santa Barbara Wine Festival is in June; Gracie is serving up good value at the harbor. 7

April 8, 2026

Yet Another New Restaurant in Carpinteria

More food news: Validation is setting up shop at The Shop; Monte's weekly farmstand; profiles of Bodega Flower Girl and Chocolate Maya; The Grand on State has soft-opened; Plenty on Bell is under new ownership; the Natural Coast Wine Festival is coming up. 3

April 5, 2026

Brass Bird Has Opened in San Roque

More food news: French bakery coming to upper State Street; Carpinteria gourmet market to debut this week; new restaurant announced for Amazon's State Street building; Tamar catering; Rori's opened in Goleta; Santa Ynez Valley chef nominated for prestigious award; Ojai Mountain Farm set an opening date for its bar/deli/market. 2

March 29, 2026

The Name of the Upper Village’s Next New Restaurant

More food news: Likely tenants of the Maritime Museum's two restaurant spaces; Chick-fil-A on Calle Real faces pushback; Petra Cafe in flux; more on Beau, the “storytelling bar”; Easter provisions at Carpinteria's forthcoming gourmet market; Santa Barbara line etiquette. 8

March 23, 2026

Opening Date for the Bar/Shop Called Beau

More food news: In-N-Out is trying again in the Santa Ynez Valley; Bistro Amasa brunch; produce stand closed; Carpinteria chocolate shop under new ownership; fast-casual chain coming to Hollister Avenue; El Paseo tasting room closed; Good Samaritan sandwich truck; South Coast Deli confirmed for the Funk Zone; big L.A. chef opening a restaurant in San Luis Obispo. 7

March 8, 2026

A New Restaurant Space in Carpinteria

More food news: Hints about what to expect from Monte's in Montecito and The Palms building in Carpinteria; vegetarian restaurant rumored for downtown; Santa Barbara Culinary Experience tickets; opening date for Sunstone's Coast Village Road tasting room; Clementine's Steak House got a new look; restaurant closings in Noleta and Goleta; Chase Restaurant & Lounge has reopened; Rodeo Room's omakase dinners. 8

March 1, 2026

Rincon Brewery’s Funk Zone Outpost Is Closing

More food news: Validation Ale looks to expand its outdoor space; Bluewater Grill update; profile of non-alcoholic beverage maker Glasrose; Jamaican food on lower State Street; Westside food market in the works; Montesano Group said to be opening a restaurant in the Santa Ynez Valley; Buellton is getting a farmers' market; Tamar's chicken schnitzel sandwich. 27

February 22, 2026

Yetz’s Bagels Opens in Goleta Tomorrow

More food news: An update on Renaud's Bistro on upper State Street; Mesa frozen-yogurt shop will apparently reopen; Santa Ynez's Lucky Hen Larder will close next month; Queen Cup Coffee is now focusing on Los Olivos; Bite Club profile; Corazón outpost could be coming to the harbor. 2

February 15, 2026

Carpinteria’s Food Liaison Is Closing Its Cafe

More food news: Signs of life for the Chick-fil-A on Calle Real; Los Altos is closing one of its outposts; new ownership for The Nook; stroopwafel cart for hire; State of Mind Cafe says it has not signed a lease; local pasta brand opened a shop in Carpinteria. 16

February 8, 2026

Bluewater Grill Is Said to Be Closing Next Month

More food news: New café opening on State Street; easy way to get a free scoop at Rori's Artisanal Creamery; debut Italian Music and Food Festival in April; reservations for El Encanto's Cotogna collab; Lucky Penny pop-up in Los Olivos; Old Town Coffee's Isla Vista outpost has been rebranded; health warning against all mushroom foraging. 1