January 18, 2026
Tag: Mother Dough Bagels
First Look at Bistro Amasa’s Lunch Menu
More food news: Tyler x Lieu Dit is closed till spring; Mother Dough Bagels expanded its days of operation; three applicants for the former Anchor Rose spaces; the Garagiste Wine Festival is coming up; local restaurant is selling monthly and annual memberships; Seattle-based Eastern European bakery pop-up. 10
September 21, 2025
Two Music Venues, a Restaurant, and a Market/Deli Are Planned for Lower State Street
More food news: Sando Truck's Goleta situation isn't working out; Mother Dough Bagels profile; Siam Street Food has opened; update on the expansion of the Renaud’s on upper State Street; The Eddy now sells wine; Wylde Works's replacement didn't make it; the Saint Barbara Greek Orthodox Church's annual GreekGrabGo is coming up; new pizza-ish takeout in Ojai. 5
March 2, 2025
First Impressions of Mother Dough Bagels
More food news: Savoy Cafe is under new ownership; Alma Fonda Fina has started serving breakfast; Pascucci found a new home; Goodland BBQ is for sale; the Santa Barbara Secret Supper Club; profiles of Zaca Coffee and Loubud Wines; Elubia’s Kitchen has opened in Isla Vista; Ventura-based sandwich pop-up; a better look at Takashi Ramen's menu. 5
January 19, 2025
The 31 Restaurants Expected to Open in Coming Months
On the menu this year: A pair of bagel shops; Aperitivo's spinoff; two establishments from chef Thomas Keller; beachside dining in Goleta; creative sandwiches; an outpost of Nobu; exciting additions to the Upper Village; major additions to Carpinteria and Ojai; and much more. 24
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May 8, 2024
White Caps Beach Club Is Coming to Summerland
More food news: Pearl Social is closed for a revamp; a new local source for bagels; Tamar is now serving beer and wine; profiles of McConnell's and The Shop; the location of Cagami Ramen's Goleta outpost; the Santa Barbara Public Market's new bar menu; changes afoot at Moby Dick. 13























Recent Comments
This place looks SO COOL! — Amy
I'm told local restaurants usually pool tips across FOH and kitchen, so I always tip at least 10% (even on takeout) for the cooks. If… — Ted
Looks like his chef (and maybe co owner) has opened a new place called Bodega Flower Girl on Gutierrez and State with some of the… — AFC
Wasn't that restaurant always themed around Alfred Hitchcock? I ate at the Blackbird years ago after it opened and it that was the theme. It's… — Christine
I am so sad to see this space close. It was very special. But it was made so special by Drew and the community he… — Milan
I live in Europe and it stresses me out every time I come back to the US and have to deal with those ubiquitous electronic… — Allex
In two places where I am a regular, they zero out the tip option before I get the screen. I still tip, but there’s no… — Luigi