October 30, 2024
Tag: Merci
August 21, 2024
Alma Fonda Fina Is Finally Close to Opening
More food news: Merci has introduced table service; Saint Bibiana won't be coming to the Funk Zone; the Nugget's forthcoming Carpinteria outpost has expanded; profiles of Gipsy Hill Bakery and the Tyler x Lieu Dit tasting room; Santa Barbara County Farm Day; Paseo Nuevo crêperie; the new aperitif from Municipal Winemakers. 4
July 20, 2024
The Palace Grill Is Closing After 39 Years
More food news: Old Town Coffee and Buena Onda have left Mosaic Locale; Poke House has opened; changes could be coming to the Breakwater Restaurant at the harbor; new food options at the Tyler x Lieu Dit tasting room; more on the upgrading of Moby Dick; Intermezzo launched Sunday brunch; the city keeps jerking around The Daisy. 13
April 3, 2024
The Next Tenant of the Metropulos Building
More food news: Third Window is now serving burgers all week long; Petra Cafe has soft-opened in the former Foxtail space; praise for Merci's new falafel sandwich; the problematic plastic packaging of produce; Moby Dick is getting an oyster bar; a stylish revamp of Pali Wine Co.'s Funk Zone tasting room. 20
December 10, 2023
Two New Restaurant Spaces Proposed in the Funk Zone
More food news: Uptown Lounge is reopening; another reprieve for Stella Mare’s; Finney’s Crafthouse is coming to Goleta; Santa Paula restaurant opening on State Street; rumored tenant next to the Public Market; Sunstone Winery pop-up; reader question about Jewish food for Hanukkah. 16
December 8, 2023
October 26, 2023
Starbucks Is Coming to the Funk Zone
More food news: Brophy Bros. plans to open a larger clam bar downstairs; new ownership for Louie's California Bistro at the Upham hotel; Merci's takeout roast chicken for two; Presqu’ile Winery bought land formerly used to grow cannabis; Pueblo Pollo is said to be reopening in Isla Vista; a change in direction at Linden Hall. 11
October 22, 2023
First Look at Linden Hall’s Rather Exciting Menu
More food news: The In-N-Out in Buellton took a step forward; Merci is said to be introducing table service; a new pizzeria in the former Patxi's space; Christmas kitschfest Miracle is returning to Pearl Social; profiles of Roger's Tacos and Roan Mills Grains. 10
June 30, 2023
November 20, 2022
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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