Food Stuff

January 11, 2021

A New Fancy Food Store in Montecito

More food news: Chick-fil-A reopens today; Gelson's has expanded; Mesa Burger and its siblings are offering 50% off to medical workers; menu R&D at Bell's spinoff Bar Le Côté; Gipsy Hill Bakery's toaster tarts and Triple Chip's everything bagel babka; shrub maker Broken Clock Vinegar Works. 1

January 7, 2021

Still No Word from Chick-fil-A

More food news: Hook & Press introduced its first-ever savory donut; dimmed hopes for Tyger Tyger's reopening; suggestions sought for a good rehearsal dinner venue; new all-day restaurant in Solvang; Pico is getting into the burger game; Full of Life Flatbread's heartstrings.

January 4, 2021

More Info on the Bell’s Spinoff in Los Olivos

More food news: Noemi has permanently closed; new gelato shop on State Street says it'll debut soon; weekly burrito at La Paloma to benefit Acme Hospitality staffers; sandwich shop joins Third Window pop-up lineup; Fatty Vegan opening date.

December 30, 2020

Chick-fil-A Has Temporarily Closed

More food news: Chocolats du CaliBressan closed its Santa Barbara shop; Persona Pizzeria has reopened; a Dunkin outpost closed; the city is trying to force liquor-store owners to stop patrons from being a nuisance. 4

December 29, 2020

Better Burrito Has Launched a Sandwich Business

More food news: The debut of La Vecinita's Kitchen, serving "authentic Mexican food"; Barb's Pies does right by healthcare workers; online ordering at Mesa Verde; forthcoming vegan restaurant in Ventura; apple-pie bialy; Grocery Outlet's wine manager.

December 22, 2020

A Tasting Room With Roof Deck Is Opening in the Funk Zone

More food news: Two more new cottage-industry food endeavors; Loquita and Santa Barbara Sailing Center are partnering on outings; profiles of Section Wines and Rascal's vegan food; the Lark's satisfying braised beef cheeks. 1

December 17, 2020

This Is Secret Bao’s Last Weekend at Handlebar

More food news: First impressions of the new Japanese restaurant Teru; the new Santa Barbara Restaurant Coalition is helping restaurant workers; Mexican and Guatemalan tamales from Elubia's Kitchen; Hook & Press's strawberry sufganiyots; another Bibi Ji recipe.

December 14, 2020

Mony’s Has Decided to Close for a Few Weeks

More food news: Aperitivo's new Pasta & Vino Club; the recipe for Bibi Ji's succulent chicken tikka; fresh merch at Dune Coffee Roasters; $25 entrées at Bouchon; Cajun Kitchen on De La Vina won't be reopening; Barb's Pies introduced a vegan pizza; black corn from Sweet Wheel Farm; Dima Sama's frozen dim sum dinners; popcorn perk at the Lark.

December 10, 2020

The Miramar’s Food Truck Is Back in Action

More food news: High-end takeout from Caruso's and the Stonehouse; Revolver now offers limited delivery; Sama Sama Kitchen is selling Asian pantry items; breakfast barbecue this Saturday at Bell's; Lemon & Coriander has closed; candied cocoa nibs at Twenty-Four Blackbirds.

December 4, 2020

A Few Interesting New Breakfast Options

From Mо̄r Doughnuts, Secret Bao, and JJ's Diner. More food news: Nella Kitchen & Bar in Los Olivos has started lunch service; the San Ysidro Ranch one day plans to return Plow & Angel to its previous incarnation; Poe & Co. Hanukkah dishes; activity in the virtual-reality studio downtown.