Food Stuff

September 25, 2019

Montecito’s Fancy Silver Bough Restaurant Has Temporarily Closed

Other food news: Thirteen farms in Santa Barbara County will open for the day on Saturday; beer-and-barbecue festival this weekend; apple honey challah for Rosh Hashanah.

September 23, 2019

Local Wineries Are Considering a Two-Percent Surcharge on Every Bottle

And in other food news: Eater LA updated its questionable list of best Santa Barbara restaurants; chef turnover at the Four Seasons Biltmore; Café Ana has a new baker; Vicenta's in Goleta has closed.

September 16, 2019

Funk Zone Farm Has Closed

And in other food-related news: Jeanine's has opened a fourth location; Rascal's pop-up schedule; and Bettina's peach-and-poblano pizza.

September 5, 2019

The Honey B Café Is Moving

In other food news: Vegan pop-up Rascal's is going to take a break (but first, burritos); Asie Dumpling House and Oku have opened; Good Lion mixing cocktails at Sullivan Goss tonight; Surfrider Foundation certified several local restaurants as ocean-friendly.

September 2, 2019

The Hotel Californian Is Revamping Its Restaurants

Plus: The first Taste of Coast Village is coming up; gushing over the Project on lower State Street; what will happen to the wine at Les Marchands; the Independent's food awards; Goleta Chinese restaurant closed; best-ever chocolate chip cookie.

August 24, 2019

The Little Door Is Said to Have Closed

Plus: The French Press has officially changed its name; Giovanni's Pizza is down to just one location; Viva to become Eleven 14; Mosto Crudo has rebranded; Sama Sama Kitchen is partnering on an endeavor in Los Alamos.

August 21, 2019

The Taproom Boom Continues

Plus: Embermill restaurant opens this Friday; Bristol Farms, another Mesa Burger, and a French bakery on the horizon; La Michoacána is selling frozen treats; Hoffman Brat Haus is closing; Eleven 14 opening on State Street.

August 20, 2019

Les Marchands Wine Bar Is Closing

Plus: New pan-Asian restaurant Oku is getting close to opening on Cabrillo; expanded hours at Buena Onda and Merci Montecito; Peruvian pop-up.

August 18, 2019

Best Cheeseburger in Town?

Plus: Oliver's is now serving lunch; new outdoor seating at Café Ana; the Monarch has gone entirely prix-fixe; renting the Lark's patio for a private party; picnic boxes from Bossie's Kitchen. 1