July 10, 2024
Tag: Highly Likely
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 13, 2024
Dart Coffee Co. Is Opening in Carpinteria
More food news: Derf’s Café is going to be open for a couple more weeks; Validation Ale's second location will be larger than initially reported (and have golf simulators); Pizza Mizza update; more on the plan for the restaurant in The Palms building; confirmation that an L.A. chain is opening in Ojai; profiles of Yetz's Bagels, Dang Burger, and Get Hooked Seafood. 5
March 27, 2024
A Spiffy New Café in Buellton
More food news: L.A. restaurant rumored to taking over a prominent Ojai space; Wexler's Deli set an opening date; a bit more info about what's in store for the Metropulos building; profiles of Silvers Omakase and Via Gelateria; lower State Street Starbucks has opened; the Rhone Rangers are coming to town. 4
Burning Questions
- Why Are There Story Poles at Calle Real Center?
- When Will the Last Segment of Highway 101 Get Upgraded?
- Why Are There “No Grading” Signs on the Edison Catway?
- Why Are There Pedestrian Gates at Train Tracks?
- Is This Summerland’s Original Train Station?
- What Does the “S” on Certain Chimneys Stand For?
- What’s the Status of the Decommissioning of Rincon Island?
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