Tag: Acme Hospitality

May 7, 2020

Field + Fort and the Pickle Room Are Reopening

More food news: Acme Hospitality's depressing survey about the possible future of dining out; the emerging network of groups helping to feed the vulnerable; early hours at Dune Coffee Roasters; new pizza at Bettina.

April 27, 2020

Ca’ Dario’s Montecito Outpost Has Opened

More food news: But the nearby Mesa Burger is still getting built out; Low Pigeon is selling six-serving bottles of cold brew concentrate; The Lark and Bell's are making meals for the vulnerable; delicious focaccia.

April 23, 2020

The Lark Would Like to Expand Into Its Parking Lot

More food news: Acme Hospitality is getting into the hotel business; Los Agaves on Milpas reopened; cook-at-home menu items from Brass Bear Brewing; Dune is selling jugs of coffee drinks; knee-jerk social-distancing rules.

March 27, 2020

The Lark and Lucky Penny Are Now Offering Curbside Pickup

More food news: C'est Cheese shifts to pre-order only; chef Justin West will shop the farmers' market for you; an updated list of area CSAs; Satellite is giving away wine tonight.

March 16, 2020

Acme Hospitality’s Restaurants Have All Gone on Hiatus

More food news: Stella Mare's and Le Cafe Stella are also temporarily closed; The Daisy is ceasing regular service, but takeout and (soon) delivery are available; Sama Sama Kitchen's addictive sambal tomat; support your favorite restaurants by buying gift cards now.

February 20, 2020

Paradise Cafe Is a Classic Reborn

New owner Acme Hospitality—the company behind the Lark, Loquita, et al—has upgraded the experience without ruining what makes the restaurant special.

January 16, 2020

Paradise Cafe Has Reopened With a New Menu

More food news: The best breakfast deal in town; Sweet Wheel Farm & Flowers cart has moved out of Summerland; a peek inside the Ca' Dario opening in Montecito; Lazy Acres bulk spices; new chef at Public Market beer hall.

November 21, 2019

More Details on the Plan to Revamp Paradise Cafe

More food news: Khao Kaeng may be looking to get out of its Coast Village Road space; Smart & Final will expand into a superstore; Buena Onda is making turkey-dinner empanadas; Café Ana now bakes gluten-free bread.

November 15, 2019

The Lark’s Parent Company Is Taking Over Paradise Cafe

More food news: The Wine Cask on Anacapa is rumored to have a new owner; local chef trying to cultivate heirloom corn; "Fantastic Fungi" documentary screening; Roost's tasty chicken dish.

November 14, 2019

The New Cocktail Bar from the Folks Behind the Lark

When you go to a cocktail bar, you're not just buying a drink—you're buying an experience. Pearl Social delivers on looks, music, and mixology. But one key aspect is iffy....