August 21, 2024
Tag: Merci
Alma Fonda Fina Is Finally Close to Opening
More food news: Merci has introduced table service; Saint Bibiana won't be coming to the Funk Zone; the Nugget's forthcoming Carpinteria outpost has expanded; profiles of Gipsy Hill Bakery and the Tyler x Lieu Dit tasting room; Santa Barbara County Farm Day; Paseo Nuevo crêperie; the new aperitif from Municipal Winemakers. 4
July 20, 2024
The Palace Grill Is Closing After 39 Years
More food news: Old Town Coffee and Buena Onda have left Mosaic Locale; Poke House has opened; changes could be coming to the Breakwater Restaurant at the harbor; new food options at the Tyler x Lieu Dit tasting room; more on the upgrading of Moby Dick; Intermezzo launched Sunday brunch; the city keeps jerking around The Daisy. 13
April 3, 2024
The Next Tenant of the Metropulos Building
More food news: Third Window is now serving burgers all week long; Petra Cafe has soft-opened in the former Foxtail space; praise for Merci's new falafel sandwich; the problematic plastic packaging of produce; Moby Dick is getting an oyster bar; a stylish revamp of Pali Wine Co.'s Funk Zone tasting room. 20
December 10, 2023
Two New Restaurant Spaces Proposed in the Funk Zone
More food news: Uptown Lounge is reopening; another reprieve for Stella Mare’s; Finney’s Crafthouse is coming to Goleta; Santa Paula restaurant opening on State Street; rumored tenant next to the Public Market; Sunstone Winery pop-up; reader question about Jewish food for Hanukkah. 16
December 8, 2023
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
October 22, 2023
First Look at Linden Hall’s Rather Exciting Menu
More food news: The In-N-Out in Buellton took a step forward; Merci is said to be introducing table service; a new pizzeria in the former Patxi's space; Christmas kitschfest Miracle is returning to Pearl Social; profiles of Roger's Tacos and Roan Mills Grains. 10
June 30, 2023
November 20, 2022
November 18, 2022
Happy Cat Café to Open on the Santa Barbara Waterfront
More food news: Corazón Comedor soft-opens this weekend; We Want the Funk should open for real next week (and is offering a preview this weekend); the appealing breakfast and lunch menus at Oat Bakery's new Old Town Goleta outpost; Merci ginger molasses cookie dough; Augie's is now serving weekend brunch; Jersey Mike's has opened in Noleta; local chef trying to make cannabis tastier. 6
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