August 9, 2026
Tag: Local
A Look Inside Ancora Osteria, Opening This Week in the Upper Village
More food news: More on Milio's Pizza, also debuting this week; Local's new menu; afternoon tea in the gardens of the Simpson House Inn; Milpas Street soul food opening soon; update on upstairs at the Maritime Museum building; checking out Sweetaly Gelato; Greek Festival in Chase Palm Park. 21
June 11, 2025
Two More New Additions to the Santa Barbara Public Market
More food news: Pop-up dinners at Revolver; a peek inside Aperitivo spinoff Manifattura; more on The Win-Dow burger stand; Cafe La Fonda is making a pivot; opening forecast for Marisella at the Ritz-Carlton Bacara; downtown Starbucks closing date; Local is now open for lunch daily; Santa Barbara Winery sold to Napa Valley winemaker. 5
December 27, 2023
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
May 11, 2023
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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
March 27, 2022
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