Food Stuff

November 13, 2020

The Paradise Cafe Space Is Going Back to the Future

Acme Hospitality confirmed what had been hinted for a while now: the new name of the Paradise Cafe space is La Paloma Cafe, same as it was before Paradise. And the food appears to be Mexican. 1

November 10, 2020

A New Restaurant Is Coming to the Ca’Dario Pizzeria Space

More food news: Bacon bagels with maple cream cheese; restaurants serving Thanksgiving dinner; Little Dom's Seafood now serving breakfast and lunch; Persona Pizza is reopening, but the Treehouse Restaurant is not; Yona Redz taqueria on State Street; Rincon Beach Bar's impressive tent; new Lama Dog merch.

November 7, 2020

Aperitivo Is a Welcome Addition to the Restaurant Scene

More food news: Why the apparent new name of Paradise Cafe makes sense; Blackbird's downshift of a food menu; Everytable won't be opening this year; two more pop-ups at Third Window Brewing. 3

November 4, 2020

Blackbird Is Reopening as More of a Bar

More food news: A peek inside the work-in-progress Paradise Cafe; new sushi restaurant not quite ready to open; Neighbor Tim's BBQ is closing; Dutch Garden reboot now shooting for next year; Flocking Fabulous wine. 2

November 2, 2020

Tyger Tyger Has Pressed Pause

More food news: Accolades for Bettina, Bell's, and Sushi Bar Montecito; Better Burrito now available at Dart Coffee Co., Aperitivo is offering retail bottles of wine; Goleta's Mercury Lounge has reopened; Santa Barbara County Vintners Association abandoned its BID bid; Zaca Creek restaurants.

October 27, 2020

Gelato Shop Opening on State Street

More food news: Birria tacos, ramen, and more at Kultura's Tuesday pop-up; a profile of Turkish bakery Lokum; Tavern at Zaca Creek now serving lunch and brunch; the right bread for BLT season; last call for food judges.

October 22, 2020

Summerland’s Farmer & the Flea Is Back This Sunday

More food news: Satellite's special Mexican dinner; My Homies Kitchen is serving fresh, affordable food on Tuesdays at La Casa de la Raza; new coffee shop at Paseo Nuevo; Surf ’n’ Suds Beer Fest is now online; nearly 80 wineries oppose BID proposal.

October 19, 2020

Chomp on the Rocks Is Now Open at the Harbor

More food news: Mar Monte Hotel's second restaurant has opened; coffee bar popping up at Villa Wine Bar & Kitchen on weekends; Saint Barbara Greek Orthodox Church offering Greek food for one weekend only; a standout salami.

October 15, 2020

Let’s Start a New Kind of Restaurant Award

More food news: The area has another empanada specialist; Kyle's Kitchen takes over the last Silvergreens; fancy dates are in season; update on Telegraph Brewing Company from a former employee; Helena Avenue Bakery bakes pies; vineyards for sale; Peasants Feast review; Solvang tiki bar is an homage to Disneyland.

October 12, 2020

Low Pigeon Confirmed Its Plan to Open a Restaurant

More food news: Sneak peek inside the Aperitivo wine bar; Intermezzo has reopened with a new menu; Telegraph Brewing Company sure looks closed; profiles of Uncorked and Frinj Coffee; Secret Bao's udon carbonara. 1