December 11, 2024
Tag: Bettina
October 30, 2024
October 27, 2024

Caruso’s Has Walked Back Its Jacket Requirement
More food news: Clam pies and other East Coast–inspired specials at Bettina; weekly burger night at Tyler x Lieu Dit; The Black Sheep is raising funds for a full bar; the expanded menu at Lion's Tale; "next chapter" for Rusack Vineyards; the standout dish at Lama Sama; Pascale Beale's new cookbook. 26
February 21, 2024
December 10, 2023

Two New Restaurant Spaces Proposed in the Funk Zone
More food news: Uptown Lounge is reopening; another reprieve for Stella Mare’s; Finney’s Crafthouse is coming to Goleta; Santa Paula restaurant opening on State Street; rumored tenant next to the Public Market; Sunstone Winery pop-up; reader question about Jewish food for Hanukkah. 16
November 12, 2023

A New Restaurant in the Former Courthouse Tavern Space
More food news: Azul says it'll open next week; city officials did the Daisy wrong; "speakeasy" said to be coming to the San Ysidro Ranch; Bell's raised its dinner price; Sunburst and Dang Burger are 21-and-over till the new liquor license arrives; Bettina's popular cheesy bread. 18
October 8, 2023

An Update on Happy Cat Eats
More food news: Elena's Kitchen has closed; road-testing the frozen Bettina pizzas from Kitchenette; the Coast Village Road outpost of Los Arroyos is closed for renovations; spiny lobster season has started; possible clues about Tamar's permanent location; Broad Street Oyster Co. is opening in San Francisco; signs of life at chicken-and-waffles chain Bruxie. 7
June 4, 2023
April 5, 2023

Taqueria La Unica Has Finally Opened
More food news: Dang Burger is taking up permanent residence in Carpinteria; the Three Pickles shop on Chapala Street is open; Taste of Santa Barbara is in May; Rincon Brewery's Funk Zone outpost has reopened with a full kitchen; Brass Bear Uptown has started serving weekend brunch; an update on Na Na Thai in Buellton; more thoughts on Satellite's forthcoming satellite location; The Daisy has expanded dinner service; self-checkout at Bristol Farms; the recipe for Bettina's passion fruit pavlova. 3
March 5, 2023
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