March 1, 2026
Tag: Montesano Group
Rincon Brewery’s Funk Zone Outpost Is Closing
More food news: Validation Ale looks to expand its outdoor space; Bluewater Grill update; profile of non-alcoholic beverage maker Glasrose; Jamaican food on lower State Street; Westside food market in the works; Montesano Group said to be opening a restaurant in the Santa Ynez Valley; Buellton is getting a farmers' market; Tamar's chicken schnitzel sandwich. 27
June 21, 2023
Kin Bakeshop Soft-Opens Next Week
More food news: Oat Bakery is rumored to be coming to Montecito; self-checkout is coming to Gelson's; more info about RH's Upper Village restaurant; the Gin's Tap Bar food menu at the Inn at Mattei's Tavern; weekend brunch and other updates from Vega Vineyard & Farm; bringing the Lucky's experience home. 7
May 19, 2022
An Intriguing Rumor About the Former Cava Space
More food news: Mangione's Italian Ice Co. is open; See's Candies is working on a Goleta shop; the Red Pepper outpost on De La Vina appears to be off; a profile of Hungry Planet, one of whose founders lives here; don't forget about the Dart Coffee garden. 1
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It was the most overpriced restaurant in town. Fine dining prices for what is standard Indian fare with terrible service. Perhaps the worst part was… — Sam Tababa
Agreed. I thought it was delicious, but it became hard to justify the price for the portion sizes, when I could go to Apna and… — LD
Saw this coming. Menu got boring and overpriced. Got out of touch. Don’t blame anything else. — P
Sadly that is the only mode of public transportation (thurs-sun)from the wharf/beginning of State St to the downtown areas. — Mary
Ugh the golf cart-esque shuttles are so tacky. I hate it. — BW
Something I didn't fully appreciate until watching the city council meeting is that 50%+ of the budget is going to stormwater and utility maintenance/upgrades that… — Sean
I love St Bibiana but they aren’t open for lunch. Their hours are bizarre 2-9pm. — Adam