September 12, 2022
Tag: Hotel Californian
First Impressions of the New Rare Society Steakhouse
More food news: Thai Bistro to take the place of TAP Thai in San Roque; checking out the new market half of Montesano Market & Deli in Montecito; a peek inside L'Antica Pizzeria da Michele; Hotel Californian is working a rooftop bar exclusively for guests; a plea from Beans BBQ. 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
January 3, 2022
September 30, 2021
The Central Coast Finally Gets Some Michelin Stars
More food news: Oat Bakery will be closed for a bit next week; the Rustic Canyon folks are opening a restaurant/bakery in Ojai with Kate's Breads; Healthy Warrior meal-prep service taking over former restaurant space on Chapala; winery opening in the Public Market; Foley Food & Wine Society debuted at the Hotel Californian. 1
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Siteline on Instagram
Food news: Augie’s is starting to come together; the name of the restaurant coming to the former Low Pigeon space; Carpinteria restaurant opening a meat/fish shop; happy hour at Bettina; Cottage Hospital’s Oak Park Market + Eatery; the new Courtyard by Marriott will have a restaurant called St. Remy; Tamar merchandise. More at SitelineSB.com
Burning Questions
- How Does the City Decide to Mark Bike Lanes?
- What’s the Story With This House on W. Cota Street?
- What Are Those Little Houses on Santa Barbara Street?
- Can Anything Be Done About Pacaso Owners Who Like to Party?
- Which Highway 101 Exits Are Getting Renamed?
- Why Is So Much of the Macy’s Store Empty?
- Will Delta Air Lines Ever Reinstate Service to Santa Barbara Airport?
Recent Comments
I like stories about the old days, does anyone know what happened to the green neon sign that was in front of El Encanto hotel? — Dan O.
A.T. That’s exactly my point. — Coffee snob
I had no idea this was in Goleta! Fascinating!! Love your photos - thank you Siteline! — Brett Vapnek
my kids love the beer and burgers at brass beer....they usually stop yelling and screaming as soon as the beer arrives....we are looking forward to… — AT
I've fallen in. Thank you for this absolutely stunning and inspirational Site Visit. I would love for my son to have a tour if there… — Martee' Andresen
There’s a “huge grassy area” at the Cafe Stella space? — Christine_Z28
I agree with your husband. The sign looks great! Love the colors, too. It’s nice to see things of numerous eras preserved. — BW
that El Prado sign is the original one that hung for many years until they pulled it down to recondition it for this remodel. the… — Tom Stanley
Thank you for this photo tour! Incredible! Jamie — JAMIE BISHTON
P.D. Why not enjoy this establishment as it is in the funk zone and pray that owners are aware of need for a nice place… — Coffee snob