Food Stuff

November 16, 2020

A Beer Garden Is Opening in the Funk Zone

More food news: A new Cajé café has opened inside the former Petros restaurant; an update on efforts to replace the cow atop Bossie's Kitchen; T.W. Hollister's vermouth club; Bettina T-shirts; the Restaurant at Meadowood is taking up residence in Ojai.

November 13, 2020

The Paradise Cafe Space Is Going Back to the Future

Acme Hospitality confirmed what had been hinted for a while now: the new name of the Paradise Cafe space is La Paloma Cafe, same as it was before Paradise. And the food appears to be Mexican. 1

November 10, 2020

A New Restaurant Is Coming to the Ca’Dario Pizzeria Space

More food news: Bacon bagels with maple cream cheese; restaurants serving Thanksgiving dinner; Little Dom's Seafood now serving breakfast and lunch; Persona Pizza is reopening, but the Treehouse Restaurant is not; Yona Redz taqueria on State Street; Rincon Beach Bar's impressive tent; new Lama Dog merch.

November 7, 2020

Aperitivo Is a Welcome Addition to the Restaurant Scene

More food news: Why the apparent new name of Paradise Cafe makes sense; Blackbird's downshift of a food menu; Everytable won't be opening this year; two more pop-ups at Third Window Brewing. 3

November 4, 2020

Blackbird Is Reopening as More of a Bar

More food news: A peek inside the work-in-progress Paradise Cafe; new sushi restaurant not quite ready to open; Neighbor Tim's BBQ is closing; Dutch Garden reboot now shooting for next year; Flocking Fabulous wine. 2

November 2, 2020

Tyger Tyger Has Pressed Pause

More food news: Accolades for Bettina, Bell's, and Sushi Bar Montecito; Better Burrito now available at Dart Coffee Co., Aperitivo is offering retail bottles of wine; Goleta's Mercury Lounge has reopened; Santa Barbara County Vintners Association abandoned its BID bid; Zaca Creek restaurants.

October 27, 2020

Gelato Shop Opening on State Street

More food news: Birria tacos, ramen, and more at Kultura's Tuesday pop-up; a profile of Turkish bakery Lokum; Tavern at Zaca Creek now serving lunch and brunch; the right bread for BLT season; last call for food judges.

October 22, 2020

Summerland’s Farmer & the Flea Is Back This Sunday

More food news: Satellite's special Mexican dinner; My Homies Kitchen is serving fresh, affordable food on Tuesdays at La Casa de la Raza; new coffee shop at Paseo Nuevo; Surf ’n’ Suds Beer Fest is now online; nearly 80 wineries oppose BID proposal.

October 19, 2020

Chomp on the Rocks Is Now Open at the Harbor

More food news: Mar Monte Hotel's second restaurant has opened; coffee bar popping up at Villa Wine Bar & Kitchen on weekends; Saint Barbara Greek Orthodox Church offering Greek food for one weekend only; a standout salami.

October 15, 2020

Let’s Start a New Kind of Restaurant Award

More food news: The area has another empanada specialist; Kyle's Kitchen takes over the last Silvergreens; fancy dates are in season; update on Telegraph Brewing Company from a former employee; Helena Avenue Bakery bakes pies; vineyards for sale; Peasants Feast review; Solvang tiki bar is an homage to Disneyland.