May 1, 2024
Tag: Revolver
June 17, 2023
May 31, 2023
May 28, 2023
Exciting Changes Proposed for the Former Cava Building
More food news: New-old name for the Mexican restaurant at the Montecito Country Mart; clarity on AMA Sushi's prix-fixe menu; food truck at the Ritz-Carlton Bacara; jazz night at Revolver; Los Altos has opened in Old Town Goleta; Bell's egg salad sandwich recipe; whatever happened to the plan to renovate two Stearns Wharf restaurants? 7
March 14, 2023
First Look at Rascal’s All-Vegan Menu
More food news: Chef Mollie Ahlstrand is opening an Italian market/deli in Carpinteria; 10-course omakase dinners at Revolver; the Bagel Boiz are on hiatus but Peasants Deli has bagels this Sunday; profiles of Tamar and the Black Sheep; a pair of pantry recommendations. 1
November 7, 2022
The Neighborhood Bar Has Closed
More food news: Checking out the Mesa's new ice cream shop; Loquita's newish chef; the Organic Soup Kitchen retail counter; L.A. chefs popping up in Los Olivos, Lompoc, and New Cuyama; jazz trio at Revolver; Juice Ranch's Solvang outpost aims to soft-open this week. 11
February 22, 2021
El Encanto’s Restaurant Has a New Chef
More food news: Hibachi Steak House & Sushi Bar is likely closing soon; Revolver's impressive muffuletta; closing date for one of the Starbucks outposts on State Street; profile of Dean coffee shop by the airport; Sun & Swell Foods's pandemic pivot; another great dive-bar diorama. 1
December 10, 2020
August 25, 2020
August 14, 2020
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?
Recent Comments
Lovely! A beautiful outcome that will finally give this critical link between renowned dtsb and the town's world famous beach its aesthetic due. The underpass… — Jeff
I hope the buildings under consideration for demolition will be saved. — Lisa
As a cook- people say they are allergic to onions A LOT. I wonder if Brittany’s reply is the reason people use it vs saying… — Christine
No onions or garlic are generally considered for an anti-inflammatory diet, particularly if solving for IBS, SIBO or other. Interesting nonetheless.. Great round of updates… — Brittany
Well said! As they said at Miramar Point, back in the Cito daze… LA Go Home! But we are well past those. days — Michele P
Couldn’t agree more on your take on how Montecito has changed. I’m so happy (at 70 years old) to have been born and raised in… — Peter
Also went to both places this past week and thought they were both good. — Ivy
Harkens back to gentler more discrete days of my childhood when Montecito was understated and didn’t have to prove itself by being flashy. Sigh…. — Chele Plumridge
Thanks Barbara. Very exciting for us all. Love that both of these new restaurants are open all day every day including between lunch & dinner.… — Elizabeth
“At $22, the burger has to be a loss leader” is one of the funniest things I’ve read on this site. And I’m not saying… — Spank13