March 10, 2024
Tag: Lighthouse Coffee
Updates on Augie’s, Alma Fonda Fina, and Wexler’s Deli
More food news: Lighthouse Coffee opened in Calle Real Shopping Center; Metropulos Fine Foods has sold; Clark's Oyster Bar progress; Santa Barbara Restaurant Week is coming up; Priedite Barbecue has moved; Nook Pizzeria profile; the Nella Kitchen & Bar folks are opening a "pinsa cafe" in Santa Ynez; the story of Montecito's Bottle Shop. 5
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June 23, 2022
Rare Society Steakhouse Opens Next Week
More food news: First look at the Middle Eastern menu of Taza Mediterranean Street Kitchen; Fresco Cafe is moving; Broad Street Oyster Co.'s expansion will debut soon; what it's like to be served by a robot at Meet Up Chinese restaurant; Low Pigeon's transition into Lighthouse Coffee is underway; new Buellton pizzeria; new barbecue in Solvang; brunch is back at Pico in Los Alamos. 1
May 2, 2022
Salty at the Beach Is Headed for New Ownership
More food news: First look at Local's menu; could Trader Joe's be opening a store in Carpinteria?; Chick-fil-A submitted plans to improve traffic flow; expanded hours for the new Saint Bibiana pizzeria; Low Pigeon says much will remain the same; Pico has a new chef; Daniel's Mexican Bakery appears to have closed; Hummus Republic chain opening in Isla Vista. 1
April 28, 2022
Bar Le Côte Starts Lunch Service Today
More food news: "Pre-soft opening" tonight at Saint Bibiana pizzeria; Mangione's Italian Ice Co. is finally getting ready to debut; Lighthouse Coffee's Turnpike Center location has opened; a new home for Loca Vivant Kitchen; Dutch Garden diorama; anyone know where to find good rajas tacos? 6
March 31, 2022
Marty’s Pizza Will Likely Have to Close This Fall
More food news: Another name change for Corazón Cocina's spinoff on E. Victoria Street; update on Saint Bibiana, opening in the Little Kitchen space; Low Pigeon will be incorporated into Lighthouse Coffee; a monthly pop-up gay bar; Savoy Cafe & Deli is once again open for dinner; oregano buds at Il Fustino. 5
March 13, 2022
A Bigger Space and Menu for Broad Street Oyster Company
More food news: Chris Chiarappa reportedly has plans for a taproom in Noleta; when the Lighthouse Coffee at Turnpike Center is expected to open; another four-course "dessert experience" at Alessia Patisserie & Café; Mariscos Tita's has pressed pause on its plan for a restaurant; Foley Food & Wine Society's tasting room opens at the Hotel Californian; Shalhoob's Public Market outpost debuts this week. 1
March 5, 2022
Beans BBQ Opens on State Street Today
More food news: Lilac Patisserie has reopened with a limited menu; Lighthouse Coffee is said to have bought Low Pigeon; Chick-fil-A told to fix its traffic situation in 90 days; Ventura Music Hall debuts March 22 with food from Ruff House BBQ; what shopping at Whole Foods may be like someday. 7

























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