October 16, 2024
Tag: The Gathering Table
Starbucks Is Coming to Milpas Street
More food news: Green Table to close; the name of the Basque restaurant opening in the former Trattoria Vittoria space; Chase Restaurant is recovering from a fire; The Gathering Table now serves brunch; update on the big Carpinteria multi-tenant development, including Bettina's offshoot; the Santa Barbara Harbor & Seafood Festival; St. Barbara Greek Orthodox Church's annual sale of Greek food to go; Tutu’s Tortilla Chips, available at The Eddy. 3
July 24, 2024
First Impressions of Jonesy’s Fried Chicken
More food news: Nobu confirmed for the Four Seasons Biltmore resort; Clark's Oyster Bar is shooting to open this fall; chef Budi Kazali's reboot of The Gathering Table debuts this week; Lilac Montecito profile; Five Points Starbucks closed for renovation; Pang Zi Noodle Shop has opened. 8
July 10, 2024
The 44 Restaurants Expected to Open in Coming Months
On the menu this year: a wave of change in Montecito, an internationally renowned chef, spinoffs by several local favorites, Acme Hospitality's latest Funk Zone project, an old-school deli, beachfront dining, a brasserie, a glamorous addition to Ojai, a pair of donut shops, and much more. 13
May 26, 2024
There’s Hope for Arnoldi’s Cafe
More food news: White Caps Beach Club has opened; Cajé Coffee Roasters is coming to Goleta; Mony's is now at the Santa Barbara Bowl; Tyler x Lieu Dit tasting room has opened; profile of Luretík olive oil; Casa Dumetz Winery changed its name; updates on two Solvang restaurants. 3
















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