August 8, 2022
Food Stuff
Brass Bear Is Opening an Uptown Branch
More food news: A new Japanese restaurant in San Roque; more on Fresco Cafe's imminent move downtown; the Coast Range folks are opening an establishment in the Succulent space; Italian market and deli opening in Solvang; Third Window's smash burger is as good as people say. 2
August 3, 2022
Seven Bar & Kitchen Is Closing This Month
More food news: The tenant rumored to be taking Seven's space in the Funk Zone; first look at AMA Sushi's à la carte menu; Marty's Pizza closed earlier than expected; Fresco Cafe is moving downtown; Kyle's Chicken House has closed; shopping at Costco via Instacart. 1
July 31, 2022
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July 7, 2022
First Look Inside Rare Society, the Funk Zone Steakhouse Opening Next Week
More food news: More on the all-day restaurant opening at Anacapa and Ortega; food hall coming to San Roque; the new breakfast and lunch menu at the Dutchess in Ojai; artist Michael E. Long's recently completed diorama of the Blue Owl. 2
July 3, 2022
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June 23, 2022
Rare Society Steakhouse Opens Next Week
More food news: First look at the Middle Eastern menu of Taza Mediterranean Street Kitchen; Fresco Cafe is moving; Broad Street Oyster Co.'s expansion will debut soon; what it's like to be served by a robot at Meet Up Chinese restaurant; Low Pigeon's transition into Lighthouse Coffee is underway; new Buellton pizzeria; new barbecue in Solvang; brunch is back at Pico in Los Alamos. 1
June 19, 2022
Burning Questions
- Why Are There Story Poles at Calle Real Center?
- When Will the Last Segment of Highway 101 Get Upgraded?
- Why Are There “No Grading” Signs on the Edison Catway?
- Why Are There Pedestrian Gates at Train Tracks?
- Is This Summerland’s Original Train Station?
- What Does the “S” on Certain Chimneys Stand For?
- What’s the Status of the Decommissioning of Rincon Island?
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