July 7, 2022
Tag: The Blue Owl
First Look Inside Rare Society, the Funk Zone Steakhouse Opening Next Week
More food news: More on the all-day restaurant opening at Anacapa and Ortega; food hall coming to San Roque; the new breakfast and lunch menu at the Dutchess in Ojai; artist Michael E. Long's recently completed diorama of the Blue Owl. 2
November 8, 2021
Mollie’s Restaurant Has Closed
More food news: Who's opening a brewery in the Funk Zone; a new name for the Corazón Cocina spinoff; another option for recycling wine corks; the De La Vina Starbucks appears to be happening; Carp Kitchen & Grocery is now offering dinner; Santa Barbara chosen as test city for surplus-food app; live performances at the Blue Owl; Hochaya Tea House opened in Goleta; what's up and running at Solvang's PARc Place redevelopment. 5
May 4, 2021
February 4, 2021
Miniature Dioramas of Santa Barbara Dive Bars
More food news: South Coast Deli is opening in San Roque; the Blue Owl is under new ownership; rumors of a new Mesa ice cream shop; Mackenzie Market and Yanni's Greek & American Deli have reportedly closed; Rancho San Julian's Elizabeth Poett has a new TV show; Clevr's "instant superlattes"; lunch at La Paloma Cafe; the appealing Frontside Cafe in Ventura. 1
May 11, 2020
Burning Questions
- Why Is Part of This West Beach Mosaic Covered in Concrete?
- What Was the Weeping Willow Inn?
- Why Are There Story Poles at Calle Real Center?
- When Will the Last Segment of Highway 101 Get Upgraded?
- Why Are There “No Grading” Signs on the Edison Catway?
- Why Are There Pedestrian Gates at Train Tracks?
- Is This Summerland’s Original Train Station?
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For the “night owls” out there, a bit of SB history to “chew on”. It wasn’t until Oct. 1901 the City Council introduced a resolution… — Joe DeLise
People, the first word in Jo's post is "Hopefully". Relax. Get more sleep or whatever is needed to be a bit cheerful. Look what you… — MO
There is no way SB and environs will be able to support this number of restaurants, either from a staffing or clientele perspective Most will… — KAS_SB
I agree with Roy that first comment about staying open later is very tone deaf. Many restaurants are struggling to staff and/or to keep their… — Jimmy
Thank you for highlighting all the interesting, wonderful, and quirky aspects of my neighborhood behind Magnolia Center. Moved here in 1993 and I would not… — REC
Roy, why are you signing your name at the end of these? Lemme guess, you're a boomer! See how does that feel? Not too great.… — Boom
My favorite thing about this comment section is the fact that the only restaurant in Santa Barbara that consistently serves late, is Restaurant Roy 😂 — J
Seriously you all, how much business do you think the average restaurant would do from 9:00-10:00pm here in Santa Barbara? I’m not in the restaurant… — Roy
Who do they think will staff these? — Anon
I can relate to more late night options Thursday-Saturday. I use to frequent Edomasa when it would stay open till midnight and I am happy… — TJ