August 26, 2024
Tag: Jewish Federation of Greater Santa Barbara
The Bottle Shop Property Did Indeed Change Hands
Plus: Inside the new Emily Joubert shop in the Montecito Country Mart; first look at a 33-unit complex on lower Chapala Street; work to start soon on upper San Ysidro Trail; Merchant Ivory documentary; W. Mountain Drive has reopened; the Jewish Federation‘s renovation is complete; answer to last week's "Where in Santa Barbara...?" 2
June 30, 2024
Mesa Verde Is Closing Today
More food news: The Dutch Garden is finally starting dinner service; Seven Bar & Kitchen opens this week; more on the deli at the Jewish Federation of Greater Santa Barbara; Revolver joins The Eddy's lineup of prepared foods; Rory's Place is back; bento boxes in Ventura. 2
December 17, 2023
In-N-Out Burger Shot Down by Buellton City Council
More food news: Lilac Montecito is aiming to be ready next month; Odessa Lounge has opened; Gin's Tap Bar at the Inn at Mattei's Tavern is now a winery's tasting room; expanded hours at Dang Burger; Sushi Go Go is closed for construction; Wild Tea Leaf and Mana Bakery have opened at Paseo Nuevo; Bell's alums to open a café; another suggestion for Jewish food; Satellite's new event space has a name. 4
August 23, 2023
Pierre Lafond’s Santa Barbara Winery Is for Sale
More food news: Oppi’z has closed; Nick the Greek opening on State Street; the Jewish Federation is proceeding with its plan to open a kosher deli; Lily’s Donuts & Pops is opening downtown; Pueblo Pollo has closed; stop-work order for Trattoria del Sole; a profile of Pokewaves in Noleta; a hat for oyster fans. 8
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