Tag: Finney’s Crafthouse

July 10, 2024

The 44 Restaurants Expected to Open in Coming Months

On the menu this year: a wave of change in Montecito, an internationally renowned chef, spinoffs by several local favorites, Acme Hospitality's latest Funk Zone project, an old-school deli, beachfront dining, a brasserie, a glamorous addition to Ojai, a pair of donut shops, and much more. 13

June 23, 2024

Bibi Ji’s New Location Opens This Week

More food news: Stella Mare's will close at the end of the year; Seven Bar & Kitchen is said to be opening very soon; opening forecasts for four new Goleta restaurants; local chain in talks for the Derf's Café space; updates on Pizza Mizza and The Palms; a Filipino feast at the Inn at Mattei's Tavern. 15

January 7, 2024

The 48 Restaurants Expected to Open in Coming Months

On the menu this year: two old-school delis, an internationally renowned chef, beachfront dining, two restaurants in the Upper Village, Japanese omakase, an oyster bar, harborside coffee, a glamorous addition to Ojai, and much more. 15

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

February 3, 2023

Bedda Mia Has Closed

More food news: Italian restaurant said to be opening on State Street; the Longoria Wines tasting room is open; happy hour at Corazón Comedor; praise for the produce at Gelson's; Rare Society and Finney's Crafthouse continue to expand; where Siteline readers say you should stop between here and LAX. 9

September 7, 2022

Top-Notch Thai Food in Los Olivos

More food news: The restaurant at the Santa Ynez Inn has soft-opened (and it looks rather pretty); La Lieff Funk Zone tasting room has yet to open; another marvelous diorama by artist Michael E. Long; three recipes from Barbareño’s forthcoming cookbook; update on the Teddy’s outpost coming to the former Mackenzie Market space. 1

May 5, 2022

First Impressions of Local in Montecito

More food news: Middle Eastern food at Third Window Brewing and for delivery from Meals by Khalil; quashing a rumor about Finney's; construction at Augie's; State Street sushi restaurant is for sale; Lilac Patisserie's annex is looking good; the menu at Soul Bites inside Music Alley. 1

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