Tag: The Ellwood

September 27, 2026

Opening in Carpinteria: Rincon General Bodega and Wine Bar

More food news: St. Bibiana is expanding; The Ellwood rethought its model; Alma Fonda Fina name change; open house and cookout at the White Buffalo Land Trust; opening date for the Restaurant at Edna; profiles of Vic's Wine Bar and Ojai Mountain Farm; Jeannine's is annexing Tap Thai's space in Goleta; Mini Kabob returns to Na Na Thai. 23

July 22, 2026

New York–Style Pizzeria Opening on State Street

More food news: First look at downtown's new Indian breakfast-and-lunch restaurant; opening forecast for Cajé Coffee Roasters in Goleta; Noma Projects pantry pop-up at Domecíl; The Ellwood's outdoor event space; Ojai restaurant closing; Pressed Juicery's Santa Barbara outpost has shuttered. 11

July 5, 2026

Erewhon to Open in Thousand Oaks Next Month

More food news: Los Agaves on Milpas is back; new Roman-style pizzeria; what to expect from The Ellwood's snack shack; three new Goleta restaurants confirmed; Mendocino Farms has opened; soul food coming to Milpas; the restaurant where you should always save room for dessert. 3

June 21, 2026

48 Ways to Entertain Out-of-Town Guests

Houseguest season is upon us, but how to keep them occupied? Here are a whole lot of quintessentially Santa Barbara suggestions. Of course, you need not be hosting visitors to justify an adventure.... 8

June 17, 2025

40 Ways to Entertain Out-of-Town Guests

Houseguest season is upon us, but how to keep them occupied? Here are a whole lot of quintessentially Santa Barbara suggestions. Of course, you need not be hosting visitors to justify an adventure.... 6

April 20, 2025

Tri-County Produce Gets a New Lease on Life

More food news: Santa Barbara chef opening a West Beach pizzeria; Revolver's breakfast sandwich; Ghirardelli Chocolate chain coming to State Street; Cookie Plug's relocation plan; Cuso's Creamery profile; opening date for Highly Likely in Ojai; Chop Chinese Food in Isla Vista. 7

March 26, 2025

The Ellwood Has Launched Lunch Service

More food news: Cutler's Distillery & Public House is now open for dinner; update on Carpinteria's Linden Square complex; clarity on the changes at Dutch Garden; Outstanding in the Field is hosting a dinner on Stearns Wharf; chef Dom Crisp of the forthcoming Dom's Taverna to cook at a dinner in Oregon; are there local low-alcohol IPAs? 18

February 5, 2025

The Ritz-Carlton Bacara’s Flagship Restaurant Has Closed

More food news: The Shoreline Cafe appears to be for sale; first look at the menu of Mission City Sandwich Shop; The Ellwood's soft-opening; Bar Lou is open for brunch starting this weekend; Bossie's Kitchen is serving weekend lunch again; Rolld Ice Cream is coming to Paseo Nuevo; a novel way to support Bibi Ji. 17

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

January 8, 2025

Mother Dough Bagels Is Gearing Up to Open

More food news: The downtown outpost of Kyle's Kitchen has closed; Dawn Patrol has closed; Alma Fonda Fina will soon serve hard alcohol; more on The Ellwood; a visit to the Sando Truck. 5