August 21, 2022
Tag: Whole Foods Market
Dutch Garden Is Getting Closer to Opening
More food news: The Whole Foods renovation continues; Juice Ranch is opening a Solvang outpost; Hook & Press's savory new treat; Corazón Cocina is taking over the food at M. Special; you can now check out an induction burner from the library; the Baker's Table's new location has opened. 4
June 13, 2022
The Whole Foods Store Is Getting Rearranged
More food news: Shalhoob's put up signage at its forthcoming Hollister Avenue location; the Black Sheep cut its price; Centennial Beer Hall sells kegs; the Other Room in Los Olivos is creaking open; profile of Matty's Hot Chicken; the Ballard Inn's restaurant reopened with a new menu; Whiskey 'N Rye barbecue in Solvang is said to be debuting this month. 4
March 5, 2022
Beans BBQ Opens on State Street Today
More food news: Lilac Patisserie has reopened with a limited menu; Lighthouse Coffee is said to have bought Low Pigeon; Chick-fil-A told to fix its traffic situation in 90 days; Ventura Music Hall debuts March 22 with food from Ruff House BBQ; what shopping at Whole Foods may be like someday. 7
September 9, 2021
Funk Zone Favorite the Nook Has a New Owner
But nothing is changing for now. More food news: Woody's BBQ is closing after 37 years; the food menu at the Cajé café near the Arlington Theatre; Whole Foods to test cashier-less shopping; Sea Stephanie Fish's delightfully salty T-shirt; a peek inside Rory's Place, long in the works in Ojai. 3
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