July 15, 2026
Tag: Sandbar
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
May 6, 2026
Pascucci’s Owner Has Plans for a New Restaurant
More food news: Lily's Donuts & Pops has opened at the Public Market; De La Vina Lounge has closed; The Grand on State's food menu; new tasting room on E. Haley Street; pasta is back at Aperitivo; Sandbar reopening date; Carpinteria restaurant closed; Giovanni's Pizza opened in Goleta. 5
November 9, 2025
First Look at Bistro Amasa, Opening This Week
More food news: Brass Bird confirmed for San Roque; Manifattura is now taking reservations online; Anchor Rose is reportedly closing; the changes at Corazón Comedor; Sandbar is closed for remodeling; two restaurants partner on a TV dinner–themed night; Nantucket wine bar in residence at Tyler x Lieu Dit; SB Biergarten is adding an outdoor dining deck; the Miracle Christmas pop-up will be in Solvang, too. 17
March 19, 2021
A New Restaurant in Scarlett Begonia’s Former Home
More food news: Which bars and restaurants have been repeat pandemic offenders; Sevtap Winery's tasting room has opened; Field + Fort's excellent vegan sandwich; another home baker to check out; Santa Barbara County considering allowing wider use of agricultural land; Isla Vista Food Forest underway in Estero Park. 3




















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