Tag: RH

February 24, 2025

Two More Shops Have Opened at The Post

Plus: A new show of work by Hank Pitcher; three retail moves on State Street; update on the housing development near the polo fields; Mary Chapin Carpenter and Brandy Clark to play the Lobero Theatre; Father John Misty, Lucinda Williams, and Mt. Joy at the Santa Barbara Bowl; swing dancing at the Carrillo Ballroom; new picture book about local nature.

December 8, 2024

First Look Inside Clark’s Oyster Bar, Opening Tomorrow

More food news: The name and concept of the restaurant taking Stella Mare's space; RH's Firehouse Grill is said to be opening next weekend; progress for the restaurant coming to The Palms in Carpinteria; Finney's Crafthouse has opened in Goleta; Validation Ale Annex now has golf simulators; Tamar's holiday lamb feast. 14

July 10, 2024

The 44 Restaurants Expected to Open in Coming Months

On the menu this year: a wave of change in Montecito, an internationally renowned chef, spinoffs by several local favorites, Acme Hospitality's latest Funk Zone project, an old-school deli, beachfront dining, a brasserie, a glamorous addition to Ojai, a pair of donut shops, and much more. 13

February 26, 2024

New Company Offers Helicopter Tours of Santa Barbara

Plus: Lemons washing up on local beaches; 16-passenger bikes are back in the Funk Zone; road to Ojai closed because of a rock slide; Kings of Leon and Rebelution to play the Santa Barbara Bowl; updates on Vuori and RH; an amusing hat from a new brand called Santa Ynez Country Club; another look at the 250-room hotel proposed for Garden Street. 9

January 7, 2024

The 48 Restaurants Expected to Open in Coming Months

On the menu this year: two old-school delis, an internationally renowned chef, beachfront dining, two restaurants in the Upper Village, Japanese omakase, an oyster bar, harborside coffee, a glamorous addition to Ojai, and much more. 15

December 20, 2023

San Roque’s Sunshine Cafe Is Moving to Goleta

More food news: Many restaurants told to remove parklets by January 1; Mister Softee has soft-opened; the Santa Barbara Botanic Garden's annual Beer Garden event; RH Montecito opening forecast; Foxtail Kitchen update; Vietnamese coffee pop-up; a profile of the Cheese Shop. 17

July 6, 2023

Second Impressions of Taqueria La Unica

More food news: More on the restaurant and bars planned for the hotel in the former Forever 21 building; what we can expect at Happy Cat Eats, opening soon at the beach; the parking at RH's forthcoming Montecito restaurant; Sevtap Winery has a new tasting room; the food selection at Santa Barbara Hives in Carpinteria. 10

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

June 4, 2023

The 32 Restaurants Expected to Open in Coming Months

On the menu this year: beachfront dining, high-end sushi, a fresh take on the corner store, doughnuts, upmarket Mexican, an oyster bar, and much more. 19

February 16, 2023

Restoration Hardware’s Montecito Store Will Have a Restaurant

RH is seeking a manager and chef for the restaurant, which will serve a menu of "timeless classics." 8