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Tag: Caruso’s
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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
October 13, 2024
A Chocolate Shop Is Opening in Montecito
More food news: Caruso’s introduced an à la carte lounge menu; Nobu is officially confirmed; Satellite returned to full table service; the Harbor Restaurant is now serving lunch; SloDoCo donut shop opened; cannabis shops may be able to sell food and beverages; Paradise pie update; Soul Bites gets a reprieve; Farm Cart Organics shut down its "farm box" service; Cultured Abalone Farm tours; new tasting room specializing in sparkling wine and wooden jigsaw puzzles. 8
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
July 14, 2024
The Restaurant Rumored to Be Taking the Trattoria Vittoria Space
More food news: Silvers Omakase added to the Michelin Guide after just six months; the pizza at Santa Barbara Hives; Esau's Cafe is now serving dinner; the Black Sheep introduces Sunday brunch; proposed change to El Encanto's dining deck; AMA Sushi to bring back à la carte options; forthcoming private-dining experience at Caruso's; Augie's is open Thursdays; Little Bird Kitchen profile; the new tenant of the old Study Hall space in Isla Vista; California Wine Festival returns to town. 3
March 20, 2024
What’s Next for the Santa Barbara Public Market
More food news: Yetz's Bagels is taking over the entire Dank Bowl Kitchen space; the Nugget is coming to Carpinteria; Indian Tandoori Kingdom has opened; three-course menu at Caruso's; the latest forecast for Dart Coffee Co.'s outpost at the harbor; while Rory's Place recovers, it's opening Rory's Other Place next door. 14
May 21, 2023
Chick-fil-A Is Closed Until Late July
More food news: Crush Bar has closed; Rodeo Room is now open all week; Eleven Madison Park will take over Caruso's for two nights; Montecito strip mall to replace parking with restaurant seating; Bossie's Kitchen no longer passes along the credit card fee; profiles of Kin Bakeshop, Motley Crew Ranch, and La Super-Rica. 8
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