January 19, 2025
Tag: 700 Linden
The 31 Restaurants Expected to Open in Coming Months
On the menu this year: A pair of bagel shops; Aperitivo's spinoff; two establishments from chef Thomas Keller; beachside dining in Goleta; creative sandwiches; an outpost of Nobu; exciting additions to the Upper Village; major additions to Carpinteria and Ojai; and much more. 24
October 16, 2024
Starbucks Is Coming to Milpas Street
More food news: Green Table to close; the name of the Basque restaurant opening in the former Trattoria Vittoria space; Chase Restaurant is recovering from a fire; The Gathering Table now serves brunch; update on the big Carpinteria multi-tenant development, including Bettina's offshoot; the Santa Barbara Harbor & Seafood Festival; St. Barbara Greek Orthodox Church's annual sale of Greek food to go; Tutu’s Tortilla Chips, available at The Eddy. 3
October 13, 2024
A Chocolate Shop Is Opening in Montecito
More food news: Caruso’s introduced an à la carte lounge menu; Nobu is officially confirmed; Satellite returned to full table service; the Harbor Restaurant is now serving lunch; SloDoCo donut shop opened; cannabis shops may be able to sell food and beverages; Paradise pie update; Soul Bites gets a reprieve; Farm Cart Organics shut down its "farm box" service; Cultured Abalone Farm tours; new tasting room specializing in sparkling wine and wooden jigsaw puzzles. 8
September 15, 2024
A Katsu Sandwich Truck Is Coming to the Funk Zone
More food news: The Wexler's Deli outpost at the Santa Barbara Public Market is under new ownership; updates from Ramon Velazquez about his projects in Montecito, Carpinteria, and Ventura; public events to start up soon at the Factory; Soul Bites needs to raise $30,000 by tomorrow; new Buellton coffee shop; reborn apple orchard in the Santa Ynez Valley. 7
August 11, 2024
July 10, 2024
The 44 Restaurants Expected to Open in Coming Months
On the menu this year: a wave of change in Montecito, an internationally renowned chef, spinoffs by several local favorites, Acme Hospitality's latest Funk Zone project, an old-school deli, beachfront dining, a brasserie, a glamorous addition to Ojai, a pair of donut shops, and much more. 13
June 13, 2024
Dart Coffee Co. Is Opening in Carpinteria
More food news: Derf’s Café is going to be open for a couple more weeks; Validation Ale's second location will be larger than initially reported (and have golf simulators); Pizza Mizza update; more on the plan for the restaurant in The Palms building; confirmation that an L.A. chain is opening in Ojai; profiles of Yetz's Bagels, Dang Burger, and Get Hooked Seafood. 6
March 15, 2024
Meghan Markle’s New Lifestyle Brand Is Called American Riviera Orchard
Plus: Three more Santa Barbara Bowl shows were announced; Aquarius Cocktail and Jeanne Ceramics sample sale; details about the yoga and Pilates studio opening in the 700 Linden complex; the CarPlay black hole at Milpas and the 101; Carpinteria Valley Lumber is having a party. 11
December 22, 2023
Burning Questions
- Why Did the Rosewood Miramar Beach Install Gates?
- How Long Will This Big Pipe Be at East Beach?
- Is Cabrillo Boulevard Going to Be Widened Under Highway 101?
- Was There a Fisherman Inn in Downtown Santa Barbara?
- What Are Those Old Buildings at the Corner of Castillo and Montecito Streets?
- When Will the Coast Village Road Medians Be Completed?
- What’s This Scaffold Structure on Las Positas Road?
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