January 19, 2025
On the Horizon
The 31 Restaurants Expected to Open in Coming Months
On the menu this year: A pair of bagel shops; Aperitivo's spinoff; two establishments from chef Thomas Keller; beachside dining in Goleta; creative sandwiches; an outpost of Nobu; exciting additions to the Upper Village; major additions to Carpinteria and Ojai; and much more. 21
July 10, 2024
The 44 Restaurants Expected to Open in Coming Months
On the menu this year: a wave of change in Montecito, an internationally renowned chef, spinoffs by several local favorites, Acme Hospitality's latest Funk Zone project, an old-school deli, beachfront dining, a brasserie, a glamorous addition to Ojai, a pair of donut shops, and much more. 13
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Recent Comments
I'm just thrilled — ronw
let's see some pix of the drupes and arils-- what r u talking about?? — Ron W
Hi Erik, Thanks for the shout out to Santa Barbara Beautiful. I'm a Santa Barbara Beautiful board member and wanted to let you and cathy… — Melinda Mettler
Am I the only one who thinks it odd that they are building a new one-story retail building in a city supposedly starved for housing?… — Keith
Those articles are created by Santa Barbara Beautiful, and I can ask whether the organization will allow me to regularly run one of their photos.… — Erik Torkells
Is there anyway to post a photo along with the decription of the tree for the month. Then we can identify them around town. Thank… — cathy h
Same here sister! I'm healthier cooking my own meals for the family:) — Tamara
The Glutton looks like the perfect part time job for a hobo/homeless resident- similar to a scooter or bike you pick up & leave where… — Christine!
J, if the freeway is the cutoff, would you then agree that Rosewood and the esteemed Coral Casino are also Montecito Pretenders? — J2
Holy cow, they did a stellar turnaround at Via Los Santos, it was a time capsule that needed a thorough scrubbing. Great for a family… — toasteroven