September 7, 2025
Tag: Little King Coffee
Mesa Burger Is Down to One Location
More food news: Discount for locals at Marisella in the Ritz-Carlton Bacara; Charlie Palmer is taking over three Paso Robles restaurants/bars; Third Window has started making root beer; the Los Olivos Wine Festival and Santa Barbara Vintners Festival; Little King's breakfast sandwich; Masala Spice's corkage for beer. 15
August 17, 2025
Two New Cafés Debut This Week
More food news: A chance to taste the cooking of the folks behind The Palms; El Roblar's daytime restaurant now welcomes non-guests; Santa Barbara Hives profile; Happy Canyon Vineyard appears to be leaving El Paseo; recipes from Na Na Thai and Priedite Barbecue; restaurant advice between here and Death Valley. 12
August 6, 2025
Updates on Five Forthcoming Restaurants
When Dom's Taverna, Aegean, Little King Coffee, Little Mountain, and Manifattura are hoping to open. More food news: Revolver's special sandwich; Rozzi Pizza is now serving lunch five days a week; new meal-delivery service; Lovin' Spoonful frozen-yogurt shop remains closed; Cookie Plug found a new home; more on Jeannine's plans for upper State Street; profiles of Rock 12 Distillery and Riviera Mushrooms; recommendations for a quiet birthday lunch. 19
February 24, 2025
January 19, 2025
The 31 Restaurants Expected to Open in Coming Months
On the menu this year: A pair of bagel shops; Aperitivo's spinoff; two establishments from chef Thomas Keller; beachside dining in Goleta; creative sandwiches; an outpost of Nobu; exciting additions to the Upper Village; major additions to Carpinteria and Ojai; and much more. 24
December 15, 2024
RH Firehouse Grill Has Opened in the Upper Village
More food news: Bossie's Kitchen is back; Little King now has a coffee cart at The Post; visit to the Marley Confections shop in Montecito; the effect three restaurant groups have had on Santa Barbara dining; renovations underway in the former Derf's Cafe; new coffee trailer in the Funk Zone; the buyers of the Palace Grill; Brophy Bros. expansion update; more chicken in Noleta and Goleta. 8
November 10, 2024
Montecito Is Getting Another Coffee Bar
More food news: A new deli is opening at the Public Market; updates on the restaurants coming to The Post; a chance to try Paradise pie; The Manor Bar will now validate valet parking; Robitaille's Fine Candies in Carpinteria is closing; Christmas kitschfest is back at Pearl Social; Goleta outpost of Finney's to open soon; Honduran restaurant popping up inside Cafe La Fonda; Giovanni's Pizza is returning to Goleta; satisfying food from the Saint Barbara Greek Orthodox Church. 14
March 27, 2024
A Spiffy New Café in Buellton
More food news: L.A. restaurant rumored to taking over a prominent Ojai space; Wexler's Deli set an opening date; a bit more info about what's in store for the Metropulos building; profiles of Silvers Omakase and Via Gelateria; lower State Street Starbucks has opened; the Rhone Rangers are coming to town. 4
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
















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