January 4, 2026
Food Stuff
Municipal Winemakers Is Leaving the Funk Zone
More food news: Funk Zone cocktail bar not happening; Merci is getting close to introducing dinner service; paper menus at Aperitivo; Happy Cat Eats looks to expand its outdoor seating; Que profile; nightclub on lower State Street; Cantwell's new operator; update on Lucky Penny's outpost in Los Olivos. 8
December 28, 2025
Casa Agria’s State Street Taproom Is Closing
More food news: Bluewater Grill is looking for a buyer; Aegean and Secret Bao are taking a break; chicken-finger chain opening in Goleta; Oat Bakery's cinnamon-raisin special; compilers of happy-hour deals; Chase Restaurant reopening date; where's the best coffee cake in town? 12
December 21, 2025
December 14, 2025
The End of the Isla Vista Food Coop Downtown Market
More food news: The Grand on State update; status of the Chick-fil-A in Noleta; The Copper Coffee Pot has opened; Ghirardelli debuts next weekend; owners of The Harbor Restaurant are suing the city; "jet set après ski dining experience" coming to town; Himalayan Kitchen closed for maintenance; Pacific Pickle Works profile; Merci's chocolate caramels. 10
December 7, 2025
Dart Coffee Co. Is Expanding to Summerland
More food news: A change of plans for the former L'Antica Pizzeria da Michele space; Aegean is now accepting reservations; the seating at Little Mountain; 'tis the season for hot mulled wine; more on Bistro Amasa; holiday pop-up of Meghan Markle’s line of jams, teas, etc. 19
December 3, 2025
Inside the New, Mostly Vegan Corner Market Downtown
More food news: A free drink for local nonprofit employees; the menu at Noe's Cafe, now open across from the courthouse; the story of Lucky Penny's facade; anyone know the Chick-fil-A franchisee?; Funk Zone development will now have six food-and-beverage outlets; Bistro Amasa's recipe for roasted carrots; White Caps in Summerland plans to start over from the ground up; State Street Asian restaurant rebrands. 9
November 23, 2025
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November 9, 2025
First Look at Bistro Amasa, Opening This Week
More food news: Brass Bird confirmed for San Roque; Manifattura is now taking reservations online; Anchor Rose is reportedly closing; the changes at Corazón Comedor; Sandbar is closed for remodeling; two restaurants partner on a TV dinner–themed night; Nantucket wine bar in residence at Tyler x Lieu Dit; SB Biergarten is adding an outdoor dining deck; the Miracle Christmas pop-up will be in Solvang, too. 17
October 30, 2025
Satellite’s Former Chef Is Opening a Vegetarian Bodega
More food news: First look at the menu at Little Mountain, now taking reservations; Rusty's could be planning an old-school arcade in the Funk Zone; the annual Miracle Christmas kitschfest is returning to Pearl Social; Coast Village Road tasting room to close; Mackenzie Market building may become a Brass Bird; Kanok Thai Cuisine has opened in Solvang. 15
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