July 15, 2026
Tag: Pokéwaves
Apna Is Opening a Sister Restaurant on State Street
More food news: Pali Wine Co.'s temporary tasting room; candy store opening downtown; Pokewaves debuted in Isla Vista; Cuso's has consolidated operations and expanded its offerings; Ojai's Ranch House getting reinvented again; Sandbar is looking sharp; Solvang listening bar has food by Revolver. 6
May 20, 2026
A Wine Bar Is Opening at The Post
More food news: What's next for the La Cantina space in Noleta; Rudy's Carpinteria location is for lease; two new restaurants (American and Roman-style pizza) in Goleta; Hook & Press is now open on Mondays; Sandbar reopening date; Isla Vista poke shop; Lucky Penny's Los Olivos outpost has debuted; Solvang is getting a listening bar. 4
August 23, 2023
Pierre Lafond’s Santa Barbara Winery Is for Sale
More food news: Oppi’z has closed; Nick the Greek opening on State Street; the Jewish Federation is proceeding with its plan to open a kosher deli; Lily’s Donuts & Pops is opening downtown; Pueblo Pollo has closed; stop-work order for Trattoria del Sole; a profile of Pokewaves in Noleta; a hat for oyster fans. 8
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