April 6, 2025
Tag: Louie’s California Bistro
Nashville-Style Hot Chicken Restaurant Opening on State Street
More food news: Mendocino Farms chain coming to La Cumbre Plaza; the Godmothers bookstore's café has scaled back its ambitions; Haas's Fine Ice Cream profile; new Thai restaurant taking the place of a closed one; expanded hours at the Dutch Garden; dinner at Tyler x Lieu Dit; what's up with Louie's California Bistro? 3
October 26, 2023
Starbucks Is Coming to the Funk Zone
More food news: Brophy Bros. plans to open a larger clam bar downstairs; new ownership for Louie's California Bistro at the Upham hotel; Merci's takeout roast chicken for two; Presqu’ile Winery bought land formerly used to grow cannabis; Pueblo Pollo is said to be reopening in Isla Vista; a change in direction at Linden Hall. 11
















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Short answer, because it's not 2007 any more. Long answer, based on US BLS statistics, prepared salads have increased in price approximately in line with… — Rich
Why is a basic salad over $12? — Brian
How about “a no-body hotel”? — Lee
alleyway entrance to Drippin' Chicken off lower State Street — Gregory Corso
Good morning. On State St., pointing to the restaurant WAY in the back around the 400 block of State St. I think to the Broad… — Michele DeCant
Tal Avitsar opened his workshop, home gallery, and garden during an open studio tour last month. Stepping behind those gates lies a truly cool, whimsical… — Lisa
Not sure about the fire insurance costs at Park Lane, but Ingrid in Casablanca in the Home Theater? Winner! — Judy's Older Brother
Yes exactly right. The Grand Jury report gives an example where employees can use two days of leave for Monday and Tuesday and then work… — Rich
Thats's a quirky area. Used to live up there. Monte Vista School is on Hope and Hope school on La Colina. — Don
It's more complicated than that. From the report by the county Auditor-Controller’s Office: “A recurring pattern was identified in which sheriff employees used leave balances… — Erik Torkells