July 15, 2022
Tag: XO Burger
April 17, 2022

Montecito Is Getting a Jewish-Italian Delicatessen
More food news: Sneak peeks of dishes at Local, coming soon to Coast Village Road; the Cliff Room finally reopened; the Plaza Deli is for sale; "Mediterranean street kitchen" called Mezze Santa Barbara opening downtown; Los Agaves spinoff opening near Whole Foods; Casa Comal Mexican restaurant soft-opened on State Street; XO Santa Barbara introduced breakfast service; Vons Chicken and Rockin' Yogurt have closed; Fess Parker Winery renovated its Los Olivos tasting room. 1
December 19, 2021
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December 2, 2021

First Impressions of Reunion Kitchen + Drink
More food news: Checking on Sushi Bar Montecito now that the chef has moved on; XO Burger looks like it's going to be a permanent addition to the Funk Zone; Jimboz Lounge is getting renamed; new outposts of Finney's Crafthouse and On the Alley are in the works; taqueria rumored for upper State Street; opening forecasts for Dune's second Goleta café and Rory's Place in Ojai. 8
November 21, 2021
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