Tag: Bettina

November 3, 2022

Two New Restaurants Could Be Opening This Weekend

More food news: Outstanding in the Field dinners with Bettina and the Dutchess; Kin Bakeshop's pop-ups are ending as it works to open its own place; Coast Village Road ice cream shop is changing concepts; Acme Hospitality is opening a restaurant in Orange County; Validation Ale is now making hard seltzer; UCSB student moonlighting as a sushi chef for hire; Isla Vista's Buddha Bowls has been renamed; Goleta IHOP opened. 5

September 30, 2022

Augie’s Is Starting to Come Together

More food news: The name of the restaurant coming to the former Low Pigeon space; Carpinteria restaurant opening a meat/fish shop; happy hour at Bettina; Cottage Hospital's Oak Park Market + Eatery; the new Courtyard by Marriott will have a restaurant called St. Remy; Tamar merchandise. 3

September 5, 2022

The Sketchbooks of Jimmy Thompson

Raised in Conejo Valley and based in L.A., artist Jimmy Thompson visits this area regularly. "I feel far away, even though it's relatively close," he says. "There's something in the air, I guess, that makes me feel relaxed—and I think it shows in the pieces." 3

May 15, 2022

Fairview Gardens Has Closed for a “Major Redesign”

More food news: The Kitchen restaurant incubator appears to be off; downtown McDonald's to close in July; special Julia Child–inspired dishes on many menus this week; Provençal dinner by Two Baking Brits at the Daisy; Alma Fonda Fina appears to have hit a snag; Priedite Barbecue is smoking chicken; Hawaiian hot dogs at Hustle & Grind; Ventura's Model Citizen launches Sunday brunch today. 6

December 19, 2021

A Popular Malibu Seafood Restaurant Plans to Open in Santa Barbara

More food news: Corazón's outpost at the Project has closed; a local restaurant requires vaccination proof for indoor dining; Padaro Beach Grill reopening forecast; XO Burger expands its hours; a profile of Sideyard Shrubs; Peasant Deli's soft-opening pop-ups; the area's Habit fast-food joints have been sold.

November 28, 2021

The Chef of Sushi Bar Montecito Is Striking Out on His Own

More food news: Checking out Riviera Bar; plans for a "kosher-style Jewish deli" in Santa Barbara; profiles of local companies Mizuba Tea and Got Paella; Bettina's sourdough turkey. 5

October 31, 2021

The Miramar Resort Is Adding More Shops and Another Restaurant

More food news: Secret Bao is on a break; the new restaurant at the Ice in Paradise rink; the Goleta outpost of Tap Thai has opened; Better Burrito update; Pacific Health Foods in Carpinteria has remodeled; Bettina's clam pie; what to do with used corks. 4

October 18, 2021

The New Operator of the Goleta Beach Restaurant

More food news: More on the Montecito Country Mart's decision not to renew Little Alex's lease; indoor dining returns to Bettina; Pali Wine Garden opens in the Funk Zone this Friday; Kelpful and Santa Barbara Meat Company at the Saturday farmers' market. 9

September 27, 2021

Three Santa Barbara Restaurants Were Awarded Michelin’s Bib Gourmand

More food news: The county extended its parklet provision for another two years; a new sake-and-grapefruit spritz born in Montecito; a profile of the Good Plow; activity at a former restaurant space on Chapala; the Santa Barbara Lobster Fest is coming up. 1

July 28, 2021

The 11 Best Things I’ve Eaten Lately

People often ask me for restaurant advice, and I can certainly give some, but I get much more enthusiastic when I can recommend specific dishes. 7