Tag: Secret Bao

March 7, 2021

Malibu Farms at the Miramar Has Closed for Good

More food news: First look at the menu at Secret Bao, which officially opens this week; Wylde Works's new State Street brewery will include food service; Santa Barbara County approved commercial home kitchens; Merci added a vegetarian sandwich; Ventura's cool Frontside Cafe.

March 2, 2021

Secret Bao Aims to Soft-Open This Week

More food news: Bettina is starting up table service; the Funk Zone Bier Garten has opened; an intriguing new restaurant in Lompoc; a new bagel flavor from Bagel Boiz.

January 27, 2021

10 New Restaurants on the Horizon

Despite the devastation that pandemic restrictions have wrought on the restaurant industry, we have a bunch of new establishments to look forward to in coming months. 2

January 18, 2021

Secret Bao Is Opening a Restaurant Downtown

More food news: Prepared foods at Duo Catering & Events; Fatty Vegan menu preview; popcorn recipes from the Lark; Mōr Doughnuts profile; baking Merci's cookies at home; Mesa Verde's amusing menu typo.

December 28, 2020

Part 4: “The Chewy, Handmade Texture Makes the Heart Sing With Each Bite”

Potstickers, pancakes, smash burgers, soufflés.... The final post in this series—in which local foodies recommend their favorite dishes—has something for everyone.

December 17, 2020

This Is Secret Bao’s Last Weekend at Handlebar

More food news: First impressions of the new Japanese restaurant Teru; the new Santa Barbara Restaurant Coalition is helping restaurant workers; Mexican and Guatemalan tamales from Elubia's Kitchen; Hook & Press's strawberry sufganiyots; another Bibi Ji recipe.

December 4, 2020

A Few Interesting New Breakfast Options

From Mо̄r Doughnuts, Secret Bao, and JJ's Diner. More food news: Nella Kitchen & Bar in Los Olivos has started lunch service; the San Ysidro Ranch one day plans to return Plow & Angel to its previous incarnation; Poe & Co. Hanukkah dishes; activity in the virtual-reality studio downtown.

July 21, 2020

Rincon Brewery’s Funk Zone Outpost Opens This Week

More food news: The Vons store in Montecito is getting self-checkout; first look at the menu for Little Dom's Seafood; "Parasite" noodle dish from Secret Bao; Noemi pizzeria is now open daily; the 805 Hazy & Deli space is for lease.

July 9, 2020

Secret Bao Has Expanded Its Food Service at Handlebar

More food news: Tyger Tyger is reopening for weekend pop-up dinners; another brewpub said to be coming to lower State Street; new Westside pizza joint; Mercado el Rey has opened.

July 1, 2020

Bars That Serve Food in the Same Transaction Can Stay Open

More food news: Allen Construction is building restaurant parklets for free; The Daisy has postponed its return; Noemi is now open on weekends; Secret Bao's roasted pork bo ssam; Insomnia Cookies opening on State Street.