Tag: Sama Sama Kitchen

January 19, 2022

The Hotel at Paseo Nuevo Will Have Basement and Rooftop Bars

More food news: The who, where, and what regarding We Want the Funk; Sama Sama Kitchen is now serving lunch; Loca Vivant Kitchen will continue to operate; Lighthouse Coffee is opening a third outpost; Carpinteria Avenue coffeehouse in the works; might the Dutch Garden reopen soon?; Dutchess bakery delayed; a relic of the past at Jeannine's.

July 28, 2021

The 11 Best Things I’ve Eaten Lately

People often ask me for restaurant advice, and I can certainly give some, but I get much more enthusiastic when I can recommend specific dishes. 7

December 23, 2020

Part 3: “The Garlic Cloves Become Like Little Nibbles of Butter”

Still more dishes—including blueberry scones, chilaquiles burritos, sweet-and-spicy chicken wings, and ramen—that food-obsessed locals deem outstanding. 1

December 10, 2020

The Miramar’s Food Truck Is Back in Action

More food news: High-end takeout from Caruso's and the Stonehouse; Revolver now offers limited delivery; Sama Sama Kitchen is selling Asian pantry items; breakfast barbecue this Saturday at Bell's; Lemon & Coriander has closed; candied cocoa nibs at Twenty-Four Blackbirds.

May 22, 2020

Are You Ready to Go Out to a Restaurant?

Now that the county has allowed restaurants to reopen for dine-in service, they're doing just that—some only at their outdoor tables, others inside, too. Here's a running list.

March 25, 2020

Another Catering Company Is Now Making Individual Meals

More food news: Sea Stephanie Fish is delivering seafood throughout the area; Bree'osh's bakery on De La Vina is open and selling flatbreads, quiches, and more; Sama Sama Kitchen has started delivery; the Good Lion's to-go cocktails should be available this week. 1

March 22, 2020

Mony’s Has Gone on Hiatus

More food news: An updated list of which restaurants are staying open; Handlebar decided not to close, and will add a grocery component starting tomorrow; freezing Buena Onda empanadas for later; packaged cocktails at Sama Sama Kitchen; Poe & Co.'s meal delivery service.

March 16, 2020

Acme Hospitality’s Restaurants Have All Gone on Hiatus

More food news: Stella Mare's and Le Cafe Stella are also temporarily closed; The Daisy is ceasing regular service, but takeout and (soon) delivery are available; Sama Sama Kitchen's addictive sambal tomat; support your favorite restaurants by buying gift cards now.

March 9, 2020

A Pair of Japanese Pop-Ups

Yakitori from the Coterie Club and ramen at the Santa Barbara Wine Collective. More food news: Specials at various restaurants will honor Julia and Paul Child; Egg McMuffin invented in Santa Barbara; Choppa Rolling Ice Cream closed; M. Special taproom forecast; Scarlett Begonia's move around the corner; bar opening on Figueroa.

February 7, 2020

Restaurant to Open at the Base of Amazon’s New State Street Office

More food news: Sama Sama Kitchen's lunch menu; Mosaic Locale is now permanent; Mizza serving breakfast; new Turkish bakery/café; Pascucci relocating soon; Gioia opening on State Street; Mala Town in Isla Vista has closed.