Food Stuff

May 22, 2020

Are You Ready to Go Out to a Restaurant?

Now that the county has allowed restaurants to reopen for dine-in service, they're doing just that—some only at their outdoor tables, others inside, too. Here's a running list.

Arigato Sushi and Olio e Limone Have Opened for Takeout

More food news: The Honor Bar is open for dine-in service; Helena Avenue Bakery is half-opening; Bibi Ji and Lilac Patisserie expanded their hours; in praise of novelty, as experienced at Zaytoon, Taqueria Santa Barbara, and Secret Bao.

May 20, 2020

More on the Patisserie and Café Coming to E. Canon Perdido

More food news: Cava and Green Table have reopened; olive bread at Field + Fort; Buena Onda family meals for now or later; PizzaRev in Paseo Nuevo has closed; free oat-milk drinks at Low Pigeon on May 29.

May 19, 2020

The Montecito Inn’s New Restaurant Is Opening Soon

Here's a first look at the menus for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

May 18, 2020

An Italian Wine Bar Is Opening Downtown

Aperitivo, from the man behind the S.B. Test Kitchen pop-ups, takes the place of Mosto. 1

May 16, 2020

The Project, On the Alley, and Benchmark Have Reopened

More food news: Central American cuisine at Elubia's Kitchen; Scarlett Begonia has moved around the corner; The Good Lion will have a sibling in Ventura; Grubhub's sleazy behavior.

May 14, 2020

New Restaurant Shoots for the “Best Damn Wings Ever”

More food news: The Lark is now open for takeout; Satellite has a walk-up counter; a big honor for chef Daisy Ryan of Bell's; Onus Donuts reopens Friday; one way to be a better restaurant patron.

May 11, 2020

Two Former Loquita Chefs Are Selling Weekly Asian Dinners

More food news: Loquita, The Blue Owl, and Jeannine's on Coast Village Road have reopened; Rusty's Pizza in Summerland opened; profile of Organic Soup Kitchen.

May 7, 2020

Field + Fort and the Pickle Room Are Reopening

More food news: Acme Hospitality's depressing survey about the possible future of dining out; the emerging network of groups helping to feed the vulnerable; early hours at Dune Coffee Roasters; new pizza at Bettina.

May 5, 2020

Joe’s Café and Lucky Penny Are Reopening

More food news: The Carpinteria outpost of Crushcakes has closed for good; Arlington Theatre will be selling popcorn; many more Starbucks cafés have reopened; flashing ban at Old Kings Road; online concert by the Manor Bar's musician-in-residence.