Food Stuff

January 27, 2020

Sama Sama Kitchen Is Now Open for Lunch

Other food news: Café Ana to start serving dinner on Fridays and Saturdays; Santa Barbara Restaurant Week is coming up; Chicken in a Barrel has closed; parking etiquette.

January 23, 2020

Low Pigeon’s Impressive Slate of Pop-Up Events

Other food news: Thrillist's questionable list of essential Santa Barbara restaurants; the "serious safety and traffic congestion issue" at Chick-fil-A; Onus Donuts plans to add breakfast items; "Somm" director's new documentary is about Santa Barbara uni; barefoot at Bree’osh. 2

January 21, 2020

A New Restaurant Is Under Construction on Anacapa

More food news: Tyger Tyger's interesting dinner specials; the Carpinteria outpost of Little Dom's appears to be delayed; Lab Social's fancy new ice; Sumo oranges at the farmer's market.

January 16, 2020

Paradise Cafe Has Reopened With a New Menu

More food news: The best breakfast deal in town; Sweet Wheel Farm & Flowers cart has moved out of Summerland; a peek inside the Ca' Dario opening in Montecito; Lazy Acres bulk spices; new chef at Public Market beer hall.

January 13, 2020

The Lineup for the First-Ever Santa Barbara Culinary Experience

The three-day festival in March benefits the Julia Child Foundation for Gastronomy and the Culinary Arts, with many events inspired by Child. There's even a free map of her favorite local haunts.

Lighthouse Coffee’s New Downtown Café Is Opening Soon

More food news: Pearl Social got heat for its patio; portion of Bettina pizza proceeds to be donated toward Australian wildlife; Ojai Valley Inn pizza party; Habit Burger's local outposts excluded from the brand's recent sale; culinary bright spots in Solvang.

January 7, 2020

Wine Cask and Intermezzo Are Under New Ownership

More food news: Due Lune and Tamira Indian restaurant have closed; fast-food giant bought Habit Burger, which started in Goleta; vegan chef in residence at the Four Seasons Biltmore all month; Blue Corn Tacos pop-ups.

December 31, 2019

The Restaurants Slated to Open in Coming Months

More food news and notes: Flor de Maiz's menu is now online (including happy-hour options); Blackbird's shift to Bar Blackbird appears not to be happening; how to make salted nuts; an easy way to feed houseguests.

December 28, 2019

More Details About Corner Tap Room, Opening on the Mesa

Other food news: Profiles of Merci Montecito and Forno Classico, which makes pizza ovens; Yume Sushi has a new name and location; Dave's Dogs Grill has a new outpost on Milpas.

December 19, 2019

Lighthouse Coffee Is Taking Over the Breakfast Culture Club Space

More food news: The Enterprise Fish Co. building is for sale; delicious gift ideas from Sama Sama Kitchen, Merci Montecito, and Bree'osh; permanent taco truck parked at State and Haley; Brasil Arts Café got a reprieve.