Food Stuff

May 18, 2021

A New Restaurant and Bar Appear to Be Opening on Coast Village Road

More food news: Au Bon Climat winemaker Jim Clendenen has died; Bree'osh's second outpost is now fully open; Crushcakes to open a beer and wine bar in downtown Santa Barbara; California might make takeout cocktails permanently legal; Persona Pizza has a new name; Sunstone's plans for a Funk Zone tasting room and Goleta cannabis shop.

May 13, 2021

In-N-Out Reopens Today After a Couple Days of Being Tented

More food news: Barb's Pies are now only available to patrons of Venus in Furs; Buena Onda is selling beer and wine; Saint Barbara Greek Orthodox Church offering Greek food for one weekend only; pop-up dinner at Ventura's Frontside Cafe; the impressive way San Ysidro Ranch dealt with a customer-service issue.

May 9, 2021

The Latest on the Effort to Replace the Cow Atop Bossie’s Kitchen

More food news: State Street tequila bar confirmed; NoTown Tavern has opened in Goleta; Tyger Tyger might actually be returning; application process has begun for the Beachside Bar Cafe space; the Bell's folks' parent company; profile of Sear Steakhouse in Solvang; new Solvang wine bar; café coming to the Meiners Oaks part of Ojai.

May 4, 2021

Sunburst Wine Bar Has Opened in Carpinteria

More food news: An update from the Blue Owl's new owner, including expanded vegan offerings; Cutler's Artisan Spirits is opening in the old Telegraph Brewing space; why local restaurants are finding it hard to hire staffers; another intriguing coffee option in the Santa Ynez Valley; Casa de Comer, Goleta-based makers of Smokin’ Good Salsa.

April 29, 2021

A Tequila Bar Appears to Be Opening on State Street

More food news: Bell's spinoff Bar Le Côte looks like it's opening imminently; space with food trucks coming to Milpas Street; South Coast Deli's Isla Vista outpost closed; Secret Bao T-shirts for a good cause. 1

April 23, 2021

Starbucks Is Opening on a Prominent Corner

More food news: Indonesian food delivered monthly; Wingman Rodeo has opened in Goleta; Third Window Brewing's call for oranges; Santo Mezcal is now serving breakfast; Bettina's new leek pizza; quality coffee in Santa Ynez. 1

April 19, 2021

Wingman Rodeo Is Getting Its Own Place

More food news: Mesa Burger's new chicken sandwich; what's up with the former Mackenzie Market space; backyard dinner at the forthcoming Rory's Place restaurant in Ojai; new tenant for the Coffee & Bean Tea Leaf shop in Carpinteria; pizza chain opening on De La Vina; profile of High Seas Mead. 1

April 12, 2021

Opening Date and Menus for the Miramar Resort’s Revere Room

More food news: South Coast Deli's San Roque outpost opens today; Tondi Gelato is worth a visit; Vaquero Bar has opened; two restaurants on De La Vina appear closed; hot chicken pop-up; new restaurant/grocery opening in Carpinteria; Bagel Boiz merch; Bell's and Tyler Winery partner on Feed the Valley benefit lunches.

April 7, 2021

New Restaurant Opening in the Former Mercury Lounge Space

More food news: Old Town Coffee has expanded inside and out; lunch at Revolver; Sanders & Sons Gelato has opened in Ojai; Santa Barbara Vintners Spring Weekend postponed till next spring; outpost of Jersey Mike's coming to Goleta.

April 2, 2021

Cajé Is Said to Be Opening a Second Café on State Street

More food news: A visit to Golden Line Coffee Bar; two profiles of Secret Bao; music nightly at the San Ysidro Ranch restaurant; the Goleta IHOP is moving; Easter Bunny special at the Lark.