January 4, 2026
Tag: SB Biergarten
Municipal Winemakers Is Leaving the Funk Zone
More food news: Funk Zone cocktail bar not happening; Merci is getting close to introducing dinner service; paper menus at Aperitivo; Happy Cat Eats looks to expand its outdoor seating; Que profile; nightclub on lower State Street; Cantwell's new operator; update on Lucky Penny's outpost in Los Olivos. 8
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
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Recent Comments
Must go to Nate's on Marsh, best and most lively restaurant in town, especially on Martini Mondays. — HD
I absolutely agree! What a great way to revitalize State Street, hopefully this serves as a good example of mixed use spaces being beneficial. — Erik (not Torkells)
you are assuming this was done without permission — Bettye Jones
In the winter months they have to moor further out and summer they are allowed to move closer to the wharf and harbor. — Don
I noticed you posted a massive, 150-word verbatim excerpt from Noozhawk. Copying that much text into a single paragraph actually violates standard Fair Use copyright… — Tom
I'm assuming that's the mall. — Erik Torkells
Erik, what does the "inline shopping center" mean exactly? Thx — Jonny
I absolutely agree!! — Tracy M
I am so with you. This is one of the best things that could happen to downtown SB — Margaret Spaniolo
Hopefully you'll still be alive when it is finished in 2036! — Mark