October 11, 2026
Tag: Monte’s
The Secret Bao Folks Are Taking Over a Prominent Location
More food news: First impressions of The Knock at the Hotel Californian; what Monte's is like at lunch; Eddie's Grill opened in Old Town Goleta; Raising Cane's fast-food chain debuts tomorrow; The Goleta Spot says it's still happening; Lucky's L.A. expansion; the drive-worthy Na Na Thai/Mini Kabob collab. 8
September 13, 2026
September 9, 2026
First Impressions of Ancora Osteria
More food news: Monte's introduced lunch; Bruxie in Paseo Nuevo has closed; change of ownership at Vino Divino; autumn dinner by Sandra Adu Zelli and Pascale Beale; Ysidro debuted a new flavor; Sweetaly profile; the Goleta outpost of Drover's Doughnuts is shuttered; Wella's Soul Food to reopen. 7
May 3, 2026
April 20, 2026
April 8, 2026
Yet Another New Restaurant in Carpinteria
More food news: Validation is setting up shop at The Shop; Monte's weekly farmstand; profiles of Bodega Flower Girl and Chocolate Maya; The Grand on State has soft-opened; Plenty on Bell is under new ownership; the Natural Coast Wine Festival is coming up. 3
March 18, 2026
March 8, 2026
A New Restaurant Space in Carpinteria
More food news: Hints about what to expect from Monte's in Montecito and The Palms building in Carpinteria; vegetarian restaurant rumored for downtown; Santa Barbara Culinary Experience tickets; opening date for Sunstone's Coast Village Road tasting room; Clementine's Steak House got a new look; restaurant closings in Noleta and Goleta; Chase Restaurant & Lounge has reopened; Rodeo Room's omakase dinners. 8
December 22, 2025
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