Food Stuff

July 3, 2020

Even Bars That Serve Food Have Been Told to Close

More food news: Lucky's and Tre Lune reopened; expanded hours at Rincon Beach Bar; five women farmers; new shirts at Dart Coffee Co.

July 1, 2020

Bars That Serve Food in the Same Transaction Can Stay Open

More food news: Allen Construction is building restaurant parklets for free; The Daisy has postponed its return; Noemi is now open on weekends; Secret Bao's roasted pork bo ssam; Insomnia Cookies opening on State Street.

June 25, 2020

A New Restaurant on Padaro Beach Opens This Weekend

More food news: Roman-style pizzeria Noemi soft-opens on Saturday; the Ojai Valley Inn has reopened; Bouchon is incorporating part of Scarlett Begonia's former space.

June 23, 2020

The Saturday Farmers’ Market Gets a Temporary Reprieve

More food news: Caruso's is only letting hotel guests book during prime dinner hours; Bouchon now offering takeout; Stonehouse menu includes Plow & Angel dishes; German restaurant closed after 75 years; Zizzo’s Coffeehouse & Brew Pub closed; fresh olive oil from the Santa Inés Mission.

June 19, 2020

Kombucha Maker Moving Into Funk Zone Taproom

More food news: Talking about race with the area's black chefs and entrepreneurs; Oakberry Açaí Bowls has opened on State Street; Mexican restaurant Romanti-Ezer closed; Duo's pretty outdoor space.

June 16, 2020

The Saturday Farmers’ Market Is Opening Early for Seniors

More food news: Yoichi's is selling takeaway bento boxes; reopening dates for Bouchon, Farmer Boy, Bluewater Grill, and Santa Barbara Wine Collective; update on Tyger Tyger and Paradise Cafe; new food truck specializing in chicken wings; Petros Kafe in Solvang has closed.

June 12, 2020

A Bunch of Restaurant Updates

Including further details about two waterfront restaurants and opening dates for Sprouts supermarket, Coast & Olive at the Montecito Inn, and Noemi pizzeria. More food news: San Ysidro Ranch's Stonehouse reopens soon, but not Plow & Angel; Bell's is adding a service charge; artwork at Lucky Llama; new Rosewood Miramar Beach event space. 2

June 10, 2020

12 New Restaurants Opening in the Coming Months

There's a lot of good stuff coming our way: Two new harborfront restaurants, a Roman-style pizzeria, a patisserie, a spinoff of a popular L.A. restaurant, an Italian wine bar, and more. Plus: Opening dates for Bristol Farms and Sprouts supermarkets. 1

June 9, 2020

Bristol Farms Expects to Open by Late August

More food news: Mesa Burger sibling Corner Tap is now open on the Mesa; wineries and tap rooms can open if they serve food; Rose Café appears dead after 84 years; the interim signage at the restaurant formerly known as Sambo's.

June 5, 2020

Sambo’s Is Finally Changing Its Name

More food news: Secret Bao pop-up this weekend at Handlebar; the story behind the new Taqueria Santa Barbara on State Street; Goleta moves to let restaurants expand outside.