June 5, 2025
Tag: 901 State Street
Music Academy of the West Has Plans for a Downtown Hub
Other recent news: Traffic collisions were up in 2024; remembering journalist Barney Brantingham; rival rodeos this summer; the Carpinteria Community Pool is headed for a big renovation; UCSB's pokey search for a new chancellor; the tree of the month. 7
January 19, 2025
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
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
January 7, 2024
July 6, 2023
Second Impressions of Taqueria La Unica
More food news: More on the restaurant and bars planned for the hotel in the former Forever 21 building; what we can expect at Happy Cat Eats, opening soon at the beach; the parking at RH's forthcoming Montecito restaurant; Sevtap Winery has a new tasting room; the food selection at Santa Barbara Hives in Carpinteria. 10
February 25, 2023





















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