July 24, 2024
Tag: Lilac Montecito
First Impressions of Jonesy’s Fried Chicken
More food news: Nobu confirmed for the Four Seasons Biltmore resort; Clark's Oyster Bar is shooting to open this fall; chef Budi Kazali's reboot of The Gathering Table debuts this week; Lilac Montecito profile; Five Points Starbucks closed for renovation; Pang Zi Noodle Shop has opened. 8
May 30, 2024
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
January 24, 2024
January 10, 2024
Silvers Omakase Has Set an Opening Date
More food news: The Isla Vista Food Co-op has taken over Cantwell's; Pea Soup Andersen's in Buellton has closed after 100 years; two more restaurant spaces coming to State Street; chicken-and-waffles chain Bruxie has opened; Goleta outpost of Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf to close; Gandolfo Family Market & Deli opening in Los Olivos; corrections about Lilac Montecito and Yona Redz's seafood spinoff; a request for restaurants taking a break. 3
January 7, 2024
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
June 4, 2023
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