Tag: Alma Fonda Fina

October 26, 2025

The Eight Best Things I’ve Eaten Lately

You know how some dishes really stick with you? These are the ones that I keep thinking about…. 7

March 2, 2025

First Impressions of Mother Dough Bagels

More food news: Savoy Cafe is under new ownership; Alma Fonda Fina has started serving breakfast; Pascucci found a new home; Goodland BBQ is for sale; the Santa Barbara Secret Supper Club; profiles of Zaca Coffee and Loubud Wines; Elubia’s Kitchen has opened in Isla Vista; Ventura-based sandwich pop-up; a better look at Takashi Ramen's menu. 5

January 8, 2025

Mother Dough Bagels Is Gearing Up to Open

More food news: The downtown outpost of Kyle's Kitchen has closed; Dawn Patrol has closed; Alma Fonda Fina will soon serve hard alcohol; more on The Ellwood; a visit to the Sando Truck. 5

December 26, 2024

Yetz’s Bagels Is Opening a Second Shop

More food news: A second impression of Alma Fonda Fina; more on the forthcoming Mesa sandwich shop; Loubud Wines tasting room has opened; progress for the wine-country marketing tax; Mercado El Rey is coming to Milpas; Bell's recipe for tomato risotto. 9

September 22, 2024

First Impressions of Alma Fonda Fina

More food news: Opening date for Validation Ale's outpost on De La Vina; White Caps Beach Club's Summerland location has temporarily closed; Oakberry Acaí is now in the Funk Zone; Yona Redz's menu is available at Santa Playa Mariscos for now; Presqu’ile winery chef Julie Simon. 10

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

September 4, 2024

Alma Fonda Fina Opens for Real Tomorrow

More food news: Aperitivo's new pop-up wine bar; revisiting Caruso's, which now requires men to wear jackets; Two Baking Brits dinner; the revamped Starbucks at the Five Points Shopping Center; Soul Bites is on the ropes; profiles of Seven Bar and Arnoldi's Cafe; the Santa Barbara Vegan Chef Challenge is on now; a dark new look for the former Oliver's building; Patio Café morphs into a burger joint after lunch. 24

August 25, 2024

Arnoldi’s Cafe Has Reopened

More food news: First look at the menu of Etty’s Jewish Deli & Bakery; four-month reprieve for the Palace Grill; the debut of Indochine Lounge; Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy pop-up next month; a peek inside Alma Fonda Fina. 7

August 21, 2024

Alma Fonda Fina Is Finally Close to Opening

More food news: Merci has introduced table service; Saint Bibiana won't be coming to the Funk Zone; the Nugget's forthcoming Carpinteria outpost has expanded; profiles of Gipsy Hill Bakery and the Tyler x Lieu Dit tasting room; Santa Barbara County Farm Day; Paseo Nuevo crêperie; the new aperitif from Municipal Winemakers. 4

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