June 10, 2021
More food news: Barb's Pies has no plans to reopen elsewhere; spiffy signage at Alessia Patisserie & Cafe; a treat at Bristol Farms; the new Ojai Community Farmers' Market; dueling profiles of El Encanto's chef. 5
May 13, 2021
More food news: Barb's Pies are now only available to patrons of Venus in Furs; Buena Onda is selling beer and wine; Saint Barbara Greek Orthodox Church offering Greek food for one weekend only; pop-up dinner at Ventura's Frontside Cafe; the impressive way San Ysidro Ranch dealt with a customer-service issue.
December 29, 2020
More food news: The debut of La Vecinita's Kitchen, serving "authentic Mexican food"; Barb's Pies does right by healthcare workers; online ordering at Mesa Verde; forthcoming vegan restaurant in Ventura; apple-pie bialy; Grocery Outlet's wine manager.
December 14, 2020
More food news: Aperitivo's new Pasta & Vino Club; the recipe for Bibi Ji's succulent chicken tikka; fresh merch at Dune Coffee Roasters; $25 entrées at Bouchon; Cajun Kitchen on De La Vina won't be reopening; Barb's Pies introduced a vegan pizza; black corn from Sweet Wheel Farm; Dima Sama's frozen dim sum dinners; popcorn perk at the Lark.
November 30, 2020
More food news: Venus in Furs has changed up its menu and now offers Barb's pizza seven days a week; half off subscriptions from Coastal Coffee Collective; Italian panettone at Aperitivo; two cookies worth seeking out. 1
October 8, 2020
More food news: Profiles of Arnoldi's Cafe and Cristino's Bakery; nice use of plexiglass at Sakana; Old Town Coffee is now selling the beans from its roastery; short film and discussion about growing mussels off the coast of Santa Barbara.
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Interesting. Where are those two things different? — Instant Alligator
Sounds to me like we have a problem with the voters. How do you solve that? From what I understand, the largest voting group are… — Instant Alligator
Good! — Roger
Chinese Lantern Tree is so invasive and messy, its a bad street tree. Certainly be a beautiful tree in the landscaping, but it has its… — TINA
My parents cut down their Chinese Lantern tree over 30 years ago, and I still marvel at all the shoots the old root system still… — Heidi
Well- why not give the Chumash the Channel and let them operate Sable? Bring out the money making machines! I’m positive they would find a… — Christine!
Right, I was excited about that. — Vic
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FOLLY is one of the most adorable shops in Santa Barbara and the owner Alyssa is darling! A fantastic place for gifts! — C