Food Stuff

June 2, 2021

Jeannine’s Is Taking Over One of Santa Barbara’s Most Prominent Spaces

More food news: Alessia Patisserie & Cafe plans to open this month; Bar Le Côte preview pop-up in Santa Monica; East Beach hotel restaurant formally debuts next week; Sweet Wheel Farm & Flowers will be joining the Saturday farmers' market; another cool-looking restaurant and bar in the works for Ventura. 1

June 1, 2021

Crushcakes’s Wine Bar Spinoff Has Opened

More food news: Cajé's second State Street café soft-opened over the weekend; Santa Barbara moves toward further regulating alcohol sales; In-N-Out's fry boat pool float; El Pastorcito's Noleta restaurant has closed; more on the plans for regenerative farming at Jalama Canyon Ranch. 1

May 25, 2021

Costa Restaurant on East Beach Is Opening Soon

More food news: The Daisy resumes normal service this Thursday; Italian dessert restaurant rumored for State Street; profile of chef John Wayne Formica of Pico in Los Alamos; food truck El Pastorcito has opened a pop-up restaurant; the Rascals residency at Bibi Ji is ending; mixed signals from the Greenhouse on Milpas. 1

May 20, 2021

Hook & Press Is Getting Its Own Place

Santa Barbara's premier doughnut shop is taking over the former Jeannine's Bakery space in La Arcada—and it plans on expanding its offerings to include cake doughnuts, vegan and gluten-free doughnuts, and savory breakfast and brunch items. 1

The Daisy Is Getting Ready to Reopen

More food news: A new restaurant is coming to the former Little Door space across from the courthouse; San Roque strip mall being renovated to accommodate multiple food-and-beverage tenants; Cambria restaurant recommendations?; Alphie's Restaurant in Old Town Goleta won't be reopening. 6

May 18, 2021

A New Restaurant and Bar Appear to Be Opening on Coast Village Road

More food news: Au Bon Climat winemaker Jim Clendenen has died; Bree'osh's second outpost is now fully open; Crushcakes to open a beer and wine bar in downtown Santa Barbara; California might make takeout cocktails permanently legal; Persona Pizza has a new name; Sunstone's plans for a Funk Zone tasting room and Goleta cannabis shop.

May 13, 2021

In-N-Out Reopens Today After a Couple Days of Being Tented

More food news: Barb's Pies are now only available to patrons of Venus in Furs; Buena Onda is selling beer and wine; Saint Barbara Greek Orthodox Church offering Greek food for one weekend only; pop-up dinner at Ventura's Frontside Cafe; the impressive way San Ysidro Ranch dealt with a customer-service issue.

May 9, 2021

The Latest on the Effort to Replace the Cow Atop Bossie’s Kitchen

More food news: State Street tequila bar confirmed; NoTown Tavern has opened in Goleta; Tyger Tyger might actually be returning; application process has begun for the Beachside Bar Cafe space; the Bell's folks' parent company; profile of Sear Steakhouse in Solvang; new Solvang wine bar; café coming to the Meiners Oaks part of Ojai.

May 4, 2021

Sunburst Wine Bar Has Opened in Carpinteria

More food news: An update from the Blue Owl's new owner, including expanded vegan offerings; Cutler's Artisan Spirits is opening in the old Telegraph Brewing space; why local restaurants are finding it hard to hire staffers; another intriguing coffee option in the Santa Ynez Valley; Casa de Comer, Goleta-based makers of Smokin’ Good Salsa.

April 29, 2021

A Tequila Bar Appears to Be Opening on State Street

More food news: Bell's spinoff Bar Le Côte looks like it's opening imminently; space with food trucks coming to Milpas Street; South Coast Deli's Isla Vista outpost closed; Secret Bao T-shirts for a good cause. 1