July 23, 2025
Tag: World of Pinot Noir
Lucky Penny Is Expanding to the Santa Ynez Valley
More food news: Luna Cafe is open in the former Judge for Yourself Cafe; Wylde Works has become Union; national politics has come to Old Town Coffee; the World of Pinot Noir is changing its business model; Kyle's Kitchen is opening near Target; Thai restaurant to take the Crudo space in Solvang; Hotel El Roblar's main restaurant has opened; first impressions of Pinyon's new Ventura outpost. 14
February 18, 2024
Pony Espresso Has Shortened Its Name and Expanded Its Ambitions
More food news: The reasons behind Linden Hall's implosion; Crudo to open in Solvang; Pattaya Thai Restaurant has rebranded; profiles of Bouchon and Cookie Plug; the World of Pinot Noir festival is coming up; Los Alamos Market has a new owner. 5

















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