November 8, 2023
Tag: Pueblo Pollo
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 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
August 23, 2023
Pierre Lafond’s Santa Barbara Winery Is for Sale
More food news: Oppi’z has closed; Nick the Greek opening on State Street; the Jewish Federation is proceeding with its plan to open a kosher deli; Lily’s Donuts & Pops is opening downtown; Pueblo Pollo has closed; stop-work order for Trattoria del Sole; a profile of Pokewaves in Noleta; a hat for oyster fans. 8
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 25, 2021
The New Carp Kitchen & Grocery Has Sandwiches, Salads and More
More food news: First look at the menus for Timbers Roadhouse and Whiskey Joe's, now open in outer Goleta; more on SeaLegs, taking over the old Goleta Beach restaurant space; a profile of Riviera Bar; something "like a Finney's" is coming to the former Outback Steakhouse building; El Pollo Loco is now Pueblo Pollo; Crazy Jim’s taqueria has closed; Costa is a nice place for a drink. 3
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