August 21, 2024
Tag: Saint Bibiana
Alma Fonda Fina Is Finally Close to Opening
More food news: Merci has introduced table service; Saint Bibiana won't be coming to the Funk Zone; the Nugget's forthcoming Carpinteria outpost has expanded; profiles of Gipsy Hill Bakery and the Tyler x Lieu Dit tasting room; Santa Barbara County Farm Day; Paseo Nuevo crêperie; the new aperitif from Municipal Winemakers. 4
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
April 10, 2024
Shalhoob’s Noleta Outpost Opens Today
More food news: Dart Coffee Co.'s harbor café opens tomorrow; Nick the Greek announced an opening date; profile of Full of Life Flatbread in Los Alamos; clarification about Saint Bibiana's plan to have two restaurants; chefs from Austin and Glendale are participating in local collaborations. 5
April 3, 2024
The Next Tenant of the Metropulos Building
More food news: Third Window is now serving burgers all week long; Petra Cafe has soft-opened in the former Foxtail space; praise for Merci's new falafel sandwich; the problematic plastic packaging of produce; Moby Dick is getting an oyster bar; a stylish revamp of Pali Wine Co.'s Funk Zone tasting room. 20
October 5, 2022
Could the Dutch Garden Be Opening Soon?
More food news: Fresco Cafe's downtown location has opened; first look at the menu of Thai Bistro, now open in San Roque; Greek food pop-up preorders; the food culture in Los Alamos; Bibi Ji is opening a Las Vegas outpost; Carpinteria's Beach Liquor has closed; the tasty Margherita pizza at Saint Bibiana. 10
July 27, 2022
May 2, 2022
Salty at the Beach Is Headed for New Ownership
More food news: First look at Local's menu; could Trader Joe's be opening a store in Carpinteria?; Chick-fil-A submitted plans to improve traffic flow; expanded hours for the new Saint Bibiana pizzeria; Low Pigeon says much will remain the same; Pico has a new chef; Daniel's Mexican Bakery appears to have closed; Hummus Republic chain opening in Isla Vista. 1
April 28, 2022
Bar Le Côte Starts Lunch Service Today
More food news: "Pre-soft opening" tonight at Saint Bibiana pizzeria; Mangione's Italian Ice Co. is finally getting ready to debut; Lighthouse Coffee's Turnpike Center location has opened; a new home for Loca Vivant Kitchen; Dutch Garden diorama; anyone know where to find good rajas tacos? 6
March 31, 2022
Marty’s Pizza Will Likely Have to Close This Fall
More food news: Another name change for Corazón Cocina's spinoff on E. Victoria Street; update on Saint Bibiana, opening in the Little Kitchen space; Low Pigeon will be incorporated into Lighthouse Coffee; a monthly pop-up gay bar; Savoy Cafe & Deli is once again open for dinner; oregano buds at Il Fustino. 5
March 27, 2022
















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