December 17, 2023
Tag: Paseo Nuevo

In-N-Out Burger Shot Down by Buellton City Council
More food news: Lilac Montecito is aiming to be ready next month; Odessa Lounge has opened; Gin's Tap Bar at the Inn at Mattei's Tavern is now a winery's tasting room; expanded hours at Dang Burger; Sushi Go Go is closed for construction; Wild Tea Leaf and Mana Bakery have opened at Paseo Nuevo; Bell's alums to open a café; another suggestion for Jewish food; Satellite's new event space has a name. 4
November 8, 2023

Via Maestra 42 Is Opening a Wine Bar Nearby
More food news: Plow & Angel to reopen with a new name; Dang Burger debuts this week; a peek through the window at Silvers Omakase; the Bell's folks are partnering with Bodega; poke restaurant coming to Paseo Nuevo; donut shop opening in Goleta; Pueblo Pollo is now in Isla Vista; Bree'osh's terrific panettone. 8
October 25, 2023

The State Street Advisory Committee Met Again
Other recent news: Blissful Boutiques makers' market lost its lease at Paseo Nuevo; the city council approved new regulations for restaurant parklets; the Land Trust bought 48 acres on the Gaviota Coast; California Highway Patrol decided to stay and renovate its Calle Real office; progress for improvements at the Goleta Butterfly Grove; looking back at when a rich homeowner let hobos live on her property. 3
October 8, 2023

An Update on Happy Cat Eats
More food news: Elena's Kitchen has closed; road-testing the frozen Bettina pizzas from Kitchenette; the Coast Village Road outpost of Los Arroyos is closed for renovations; spiny lobster season has started; possible clues about Tamar's permanent location; Broad Street Oyster Co. is opening in San Francisco; signs of life at chicken-and-waffles chain Bruxie. 7
October 4, 2023

Captain Fatty’s Beer Garden Has Opened
More food news: Profile of Dang Burger, opening soon in Carpinteria; Goleta brewpub said to be in the works; Tamar is making progress on a permanent location; weekly delivery of Considered's cold beverages; Satellite is throwing a "barn rave" at its forthcoming annex; Pressed Juicery shortened its name; new name and menu for Sear Steakhouse in Solvang. 2
September 23, 2023
August 16, 2023

Belated First Impressions of Rory’s Place
More food news: Captain Fatty's is working on a temporary beer garden at Paseo Nuevo; Mollie Ahlstrand's market/deli in Carpinteria has opened; pop-up brunch at the Black Sheep; Sunshine Cafe is expanding to Goleta; gluten-free meal-delivery service now serving Santa Barbara; profiles of Taqueria La Unica and the food at Margerum's Funk Zone tasting room; cute new candy shop in Solvang. 1
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