March 9, 2025
Tag: Takashi Ramen
Tri-County Produce Will Close at the End of April
More food news: Yetz's Bagels has opened a deli next door; Rori's Artisanal Creamery is looking to expand to Goleta; Takashi Ramen profile; tickets for the Santa Barbara Culinary Experience go on sale soon; Ventura's Gasworks complex will include a coffee bar called Room Service; "cocktail-bar-sushi-a-go-go" at Rodeo Room. 14
March 2, 2025
First Impressions of Mother Dough Bagels
More food news: Savoy Cafe is under new ownership; Alma Fonda Fina has started serving breakfast; Pascucci found a new home; Goodland BBQ is for sale; the Santa Barbara Secret Supper Club; profiles of Zaca Coffee and Loubud Wines; Elubia’s Kitchen has opened in Isla Vista; Ventura-based sandwich pop-up; a better look at Takashi Ramen's menu. 5
February 19, 2025
Mission City Sandwich Shop Feels Like a Winner
More food news: La Lieff Winery is looking for a new food partner now that We Want the Funk has closed; Rolld Ice Cream opens this weekend; Takashi Ramen soft-opening date; Zen Yai Thai has closed; Rusty's Pizza is returning to Isla Vista; Ventura is getting an outpost of Corazón Cocina. 5
February 11, 2025
Municipal Winemakers Is Opening in Ventura
More food news: Takashi Ramen says it'll debut soon; Mylestone Barbecue profile; Pressed Juicery is back at the Montecito Country Mart; Capuno’s Lutong Bahay, a Filipino restaurant in Santa Maria; the Women Winemakers & Culinarians Celebration is in March; in search of Dubai chocolate. 11
January 19, 2025
The 31 Restaurants Expected to Open in Coming Months
On the menu this year: A pair of bagel shops; Aperitivo's spinoff; two establishments from chef Thomas Keller; beachside dining in Goleta; creative sandwiches; an outpost of Nobu; exciting additions to the Upper Village; major additions to Carpinteria and Ojai; and much more. 24
November 17, 2024
Validation Ale’s Outpost on De La Vina Has Opened
More food news: Yet another White Caps—this one in an interesting spot; Pressed Juicery has left the Montecito Country Mart; the former Derf's Cafe is for lease; Considered is working on a second coffee-bar vehicle; Pickles & Swiss‘s Paseo Nuevo restaurant has closed; Tyler x Lieu Dit entrées; a delay for Takashi Ramen; Casa Agria opened downtown; the Ventura collaboration between Good Lion and Ramon Velazquez debuts tonight. 6
August 6, 2024
New Moving Date for the Saturday Farmers’ Market
More food news: Shake Shack's Funk Zone plan is said to have fallen through; the bacon, egg, and cheese sandwich at Wexler's Deli; expanded hours at Tamar; Pinyon is working on a Ventura outpost; the Goleta location of Pickles & Swiss is moving; Na Na Thai is now open Saturdays; expanded food menu at the San Ysidro Ranch's Speakeasy; Bordier butter at the Eddy. 15
July 27, 2024
White Caps Is Opening in the Funk Zone
More food news: Judge for Yourself Cafe is for sale; Santa Playa Mariscos update; Cagami Ramen is now Takashi Ramen; changes at Anchor Rose; Dang Burger is having fun with specials; Taste of the Santa Ynez Valley tickets are on sale; Kaena Wine Co. to close Los Olivos tasting room. 9
















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