Food Stuff

April 23, 2021

Starbucks Is Opening on a Prominent Corner

More food news: Indonesian food delivered monthly; Wingman Rodeo has opened in Goleta; Third Window Brewing's call for oranges; Santo Mezcal is now serving breakfast; Bettina's new leek pizza; quality coffee in Santa Ynez. 1

April 19, 2021

Wingman Rodeo Is Getting Its Own Place

More food news: Mesa Burger's new chicken sandwich; what's up with the former Mackenzie Market space; backyard dinner at the forthcoming Rory's Place restaurant in Ojai; new tenant for the Coffee & Bean Tea Leaf shop in Carpinteria; pizza chain opening on De La Vina; profile of High Seas Mead. 1

April 12, 2021

Opening Date and Menus for the Miramar Resort’s Revere Room

More food news: South Coast Deli's San Roque outpost opens today; Tondi Gelato is worth a visit; Vaquero Bar has opened; two restaurants on De La Vina appear closed; hot chicken pop-up; new restaurant/grocery opening in Carpinteria; Bagel Boiz merch; Bell's and Tyler Winery partner on Feed the Valley benefit lunches.

April 7, 2021

New Restaurant Opening in the Former Mercury Lounge Space

More food news: Old Town Coffee has expanded inside and out; lunch at Revolver; Sanders & Sons Gelato has opened in Ojai; Santa Barbara Vintners Spring Weekend postponed till next spring; outpost of Jersey Mike's coming to Goleta.

April 2, 2021

Cajé Is Said to Be Opening a Second Café on State Street

More food news: A visit to Golden Line Coffee Bar; two profiles of Secret Bao; music nightly at the San Ysidro Ranch restaurant; the Goleta IHOP is moving; Easter Bunny special at the Lark.

March 28, 2021

What’s Replacing Malibu Farm at the Miramar

More food news: The Nook isn't being sold after all; more on the new 4 Eggs & Pizza; Bagel Boiz' mystery box; profile of Chez Justine home bakery; Tondi Gelato's refreshing fruit granitas; Frontside Cafe's first pop-dinner looks like a winner; Bar Le Côte merch.

March 25, 2021

Mercury Lounge Will Close at the End of the Month

More food news: Magic Castle Cabaret is closing; Ojai gelateria hopes to open next week; opening date for Solvang's Vaquero Bar; another home baker to keep in mind; a profile/review of Little Dom's Seafood; Industrial Eats's new sister restaurant in Lompoc; Clos Pepe Vineyards is for sale; Pico's one-bedroom vacation rental.

March 19, 2021

A New Restaurant in Scarlett Begonia’s Former Home

More food news: Which bars and restaurants have been repeat pandemic offenders; Sevtap Winery's tasting room has opened; Field + Fort's excellent vegan sandwich; another home baker to check out; Santa Barbara County considering allowing wider use of agricultural land; Isla Vista Food Forest underway in Estero Park. 3

March 16, 2021

Tondi Gelato Has Opened on State Street

More food news: Prawn chips and special dinners at Secret Bao; heartfelt staff tributes from Bell's; preliminary menu at Vaquero Bar, part of Solvang's ambitious Coast Range project; Bank of Italy—Cocktail Trust is now open in Ventura.

March 12, 2021

The Enterprise Fish Building Is Becoming Offices

More food news: Further details about the Kitchen 530 incubator, market, and restaurant opening on State Street; Goleta sports bar closed; wine shop joining Patagonia's Ventura flagship; Pickle Room in miniature.