June 17, 2025
Tag: Brophy Bros.
December 15, 2024
RH Firehouse Grill Has Opened in the Upper Village
More food news: Bossie's Kitchen is back; Little King now has a coffee cart at The Post; visit to the Marley Confections shop in Montecito; the effect three restaurant groups have had on Santa Barbara dining; renovations underway in the former Derf's Cafe; new coffee trailer in the Funk Zone; the buyers of the Palace Grill; Brophy Bros. expansion update; more chicken in Noleta and Goleta. 8
October 26, 2023
Starbucks Is Coming to the Funk Zone
More food news: Brophy Bros. plans to open a larger clam bar downstairs; new ownership for Louie's California Bistro at the Upham hotel; Merci's takeout roast chicken for two; Presqu’ile Winery bought land formerly used to grow cannabis; Pueblo Pollo is said to be reopening in Isla Vista; a change in direction at Linden Hall. 11
December 2, 2021
First Impressions of Reunion Kitchen + Drink
More food news: Checking on Sushi Bar Montecito now that the chef has moved on; XO Burger looks like it's going to be a permanent addition to the Funk Zone; Jimboz Lounge is getting renamed; new outposts of Finney's Crafthouse and On the Alley are in the works; taqueria rumored for upper State Street; opening forecasts for Dune's second Goleta café and Rory's Place in Ojai. 8
















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