June 26, 2024
Tag: Inn at Mattei’s Tavern
The Public Market’s Next New Vendor
More food news: The floor plan of the reinvented Tydes at the Coral Casino; donuts and paletas coming to State Street; noodle shop opening in Noleta; Jonesy's Fried Chicken profile; chef Rhoda Magbitang is leaving the Inn at Mattei's Tavern; Secret Supper event in August; Pizza Mizza's new incarnation. 8
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
February 28, 2024
Oliver’s Is Rumored to Be on the Ropes
More food news: Tamar has expanded its hours; Bibi Ji moved up the last day in its current space; profiles of Lilac Montecito and Beast Taqueria; the Inn at Mattei's Tavern has begun selling pantry items; chef Efe Onoglu's Aegean Neotaverna pop-up dinners; changes to Santa Barbara's sidewalk vendor ordinance; Pepperidge Farm introduced Ojai cookies. 4
June 21, 2023
Kin Bakeshop Soft-Opens Next Week
More food news: Oat Bakery is rumored to be coming to Montecito; self-checkout is coming to Gelson's; more info about RH's Upper Village restaurant; the Gin's Tap Bar food menu at the Inn at Mattei's Tavern; weekend brunch and other updates from Vega Vineyard & Farm; bringing the Lucky's experience home. 7
June 7, 2023
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November 23, 2022
Mysterious Activity at One of Montecito’s Biggest Properties
Plus: Santa Barbara Bowl Christmas tree lot isn't happening this year; Hermosillo Road finally gets advance Highway 101 signage; the Music Academy of the West shortened its name; new clothing store coming to State Street; Inn at Mattei's Tavern will open in February; updated rendering of Santa Barbara High School’s forthcoming VADA building; golf store changes hands (and brings in pickleball equipment). 3
November 13, 2022
Three Openings: The Dutch Garden, Oat Bakery, and the Inn at Mattei’s Tavern
More food news: Congratulations to the four area restaurants added to the Michelin Guide; the 7-Eleven on Milpas is reportedly closing; harbor coffee bar in the works; happy hour at Sama Sama Kitchen; Chez Justine is pulling the plug on pop-ups; L'Antica Pizzeria da Michele gelato cart. 7























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