November 20, 2022
Tag: Broad Street Oyster Company
March 13, 2022
A Bigger Space and Menu for Broad Street Oyster Company
More food news: Chris Chiarappa reportedly has plans for a taproom in Noleta; when the Lighthouse Coffee at Turnpike Center is expected to open; another four-course "dessert experience" at Alessia Patisserie & Café; Mariscos Tita's has pressed pause on its plan for a restaurant; Foley Food & Wine Society's tasting room opens at the Hotel Californian; Shalhoob's Public Market outpost debuts this week. 1
February 2, 2022
First Impressions of Broad Street Oyster Co.
More food news: Why doesn't the entire State Street Promenade have bollards?; opening date for Rory's Place in Ojai; a new liquor license is pending for a State Street dive; who benefited from the Restaurant Revitalization Fund; the quest for Diamond Crystal kosher salt. 6
January 24, 2022
Venus in Furs Has Closed
More food news: Another winery is moving in next to the Cheese Shop; Mexican seafood restaurant opening in Old Town Goleta; Broad Street Oyster Company is looking for a permanent space; signage at the Hotel Californian's forthcoming tasting room; Jeannine's on Coast Village Road is taking a break; Oat Bakery is now opening earlier on weekdays; Calvary Chapel is working on a restaurant; Phoevermore in Carpinteria has closed; dinner under a different name at the Patio Cafe. 1
January 16, 2022
January 10, 2022
A High-Concept Brewery Is Opening in the Funk Zone
More food news: Broad Street Oyster Company's debut got pushed back a few days; a barbecue restaurant is opening in Old Town Goleta; the interesting dinner menu for the Dutchess in Ojai; a new beer-and-wine bar in Los Alamos; praise for the soups at Erewhon and the frozen lasagna at Vons. 1
January 5, 2022
Broad Street Oyster Company Is Taking Over the Cubaneo Space
More food news: Mangione's Italian Ice is finally getting ready to open; Montecito Wine Bistro's return has been pushed back; Handlebar's Canon Perdido annex has opened; Old Town Coffee's tipping policy; Choppa Poke's downtown outpost closed; the Hotel Californian's Foley Food & Wine Society will coexist next to Blackbird; Petit Valentien's long vacation. 7
December 19, 2021
















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