January 28, 2024
Tag: Pane e Vino
Via Vai’s Lease Will Not Be Renewed
More food news: Yetz's Bagels might just be legit; weekend brunch at Handlebar Coffee Roasters; Wexler's Deli will likely push back its debut a bit; more details about the new incarnation of Little Alex's; Cookie Plug opening date; the new general manager at Lucky's; Bell's is trying something new next month; afternoon tea at Casa del Herrero. 15
January 26, 2023
Brass Bear Uptown Has Opened
More food news: South Coast Deli's Chapala outpost has closed; the owner of Pane e Vino and Via Vai says neither restaurant is closing; Santa Barbara Public Market will be closed next week; rumored management change at Trattoria Vittoria; a satisfying visit to European Deli & Market; a profile of the relatively new Crossroads Kitchen in Calabasas; seeking advice for restaurants between here and LAX. 15
January 11, 2023
Is More Change Coming to Montecito’s Upper Village?
More food news: Downtown Mexican restaurant soft-opens tomorrow; Augie's has updated its menu and lowered its prices; Drift hotel café and bar should debut soon; the Goleta Beach restaurant was damaged in last week's storm; Bedda Mia is on an extended break. 15


















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