July 10, 2024
Tag: Graham Duncan
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
December 11, 2022
December 7, 2022
New Restaurant Confirmed in Montecito’s Upper Village
More food news: Caruso's was awarded a Michelin star; the Dutch Garden's lunch menu; Rori's Artisanal Creamery is celebrating its 10th anniversary with free scoops of a special flavor; Cold Stone Creamery has closed; Peasants Deli is opening an arcade annex; the Ballard Inn has halted dinner service; Organic Soup Kitchen's Holiday SouperMarket and Soup Tasting Party. 2
October 22, 2022
Mony’s Is Now Open for Dinner
More food news: Pearl Social's holiday extravaganza is coming back; L'antica Pizzeria da Michele Is very close to opening; the rumored tenant of the former Montecito Wine Bistro space; update on Oat Bakery's Goleta outpost; a liquor-license application on Park Lane in Montecito; Pueblo Pollo's special Pakistani menu. 2
October 17, 2022
High-End Sushi Restaurant Confirmed for the Funk Zone
More food news: New restaurant coming to upper De La Vina Street; Charter Oak adamantly denies that it's opening in Montecito; State Street restaurant raising money for a live-music venue; the chef at Tyger Tyger's new incarnation; the food offerings at Margerum's tasting room; Costa at the Hotel Mar Monte is now serving breakfast; spiffy new Ventura wine shop. 6
March 21, 2021
City vs. Attorney in a Pair of Land-Use Spats
Other recent news: Two county residents tested positive for the U.K. variant of Covid-19; Ty Warner's relationship drama; Santa Barbara County to ignore state guidelines on spectators at kids' sports; another rich guy bought in Montecito; explanation for last week's sonic booms; profile of a 1946 house given a fresh look; off-highway vehicles to be phased out of Oceano Dunes in three years. 2
Burning Questions
- Why Are There Story Poles at Calle Real Center?
- When Will the Last Segment of Highway 101 Get Upgraded?
- Why Are There “No Grading” Signs on the Edison Catway?
- Why Are There Pedestrian Gates at Train Tracks?
- Is This Summerland’s Original Train Station?
- What Does the “S” on Certain Chimneys Stand For?
- What’s the Status of the Decommissioning of Rincon Island?
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