December 27, 2023
Tag: Local
The Goleta Beach Park Restaurant Will Have a Concert Venue
More food news: Broad Street Oyster Co. has downsized; Belching Dragon Tavern is on hold; Nook Pizzeria is up and running; Handlebar vacation; the Bagel Boiz' hiatus is permanent; Na Na Thai delivery; Anchor Rose lounge closed for renovations; profiles of Local and the new Mister Softee shop. 6
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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 21, 2022
The Opening Date for Local on Coast Village Road
More food news: Hook & Press was worth the wait; new direction rumored for the Montecito Wine Bistro; Rare Society's Funk Zone steakhouse is now shooting for June; Santa Barbara Fish Market is opening a Goleta outpost; Montecito Deli & Market has opened under new management; what dinner at Bedda Mia is like; waterfront resort to have a ground-floor restaurant and rooftop bar; profile of Last of Seven pickle company. 2
April 17, 2022
Montecito Is Getting a Jewish-Italian Delicatessen
More food news: Sneak peeks of dishes at Local, coming soon to Coast Village Road; the Cliff Room finally reopened; the Plaza Deli is for sale; "Mediterranean street kitchen" called Mezze Santa Barbara opening downtown; Los Agaves spinoff opening near Whole Foods; Casa Comal Mexican restaurant soft-opened on State Street; XO Santa Barbara introduced breakfast service; Vons Chicken and Rockin' Yogurt have closed; Fess Parker Winery renovated its Los Olivos tasting room. 1
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December 22, 2021
More Details About the Restaurant and Bar Opening on Coast Village Road
More food news: What to expect from Belching Dragon Tavern on State Street; another wine-tasting room is opening in the Funk Zone; Dune's second Goleta café has debuted; Lefty's Coffee Co. has opened in Los Olivos; a profile of Ojai's Messermeister knife company; root beer float–flavored milk. 1
Burning Questions
- What Does the “S” on Certain Chimneys Stand For?
- What’s the Status of the Decommissioning of Rincon Island?
- What Happened to the Gas Flame on Highway 101?
- What Do We Know About the Proposed Apartment Complex at 1 Hot Springs Road?
- Why Is the Castillo Street Undercrossing Always Wet?
- What’s the History of This Tower on Ortega Ridge?
- What’s Up With These Sculptures on a Hillside in Summerland?
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