August 27, 2023
Tag: San Ysidro Ranch
Validation Ale Is Opening a Second Location
More food news: The Nook is branching out into pizza; the Veranda at San Ysidro Ranch; Outstanding in the Field dinner with Mattei's chef Rhoda Magbitang; Cajé is working on a café in Ventura; Gipsy Hill Bakery is baking on a regular basis again; Soul Bites profile; Taste of the Santa Ynez Valley is coming up. 25
March 22, 2023
The Cantwell’s Market Lot Is Slated for Development
More food news: Corazón Comedor's new breakfast/brunch menu; Chase Restaurant & Lounge has been sold; Cat Cora left Mesa Burger; La Paloma restarted lunch service; another Los Olivos tasting room is in the works; Sproutcraft Creamery vegan dinner next week; Santa Barbara Restaurant Week is coming up; new event space at San Ysidro Ranch's Stonehouse. 16
December 1, 2022
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May 15, 2022
Fairview Gardens Has Closed for a “Major Redesign”
More food news: The Kitchen restaurant incubator appears to be off; downtown McDonald's to close in July; special Julia Child–inspired dishes on many menus this week; Provençal dinner by Two Baking Brits at the Daisy; Alma Fonda Fina appears to have hit a snag; Priedite Barbecue is smoking chicken; Hawaiian hot dogs at Hustle & Grind; Ventura's Model Citizen launches Sunday brunch today. 6
December 8, 2021
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July 5, 2021
New Apartment Complex Proposed for the Former Volkswagen Dealership Downtown
Plus: San Ysidro Ranch has added a miniature golf course; cool house overlooking Hendry's Beach likely to be torn down; site visit to see the Montecito Club's violations firsthand; clarification about what sold at 101 Mesa Lane; Jan and Dean are playing the Lobero. 1
June 23, 2021
A Bunch of New Shows at the Santa Barbara Bowl
Plus: Checking in on the construction of Ty Warner's botanical garden; a visit to OstrichLand USA; sweet shirt design from the Boom Boom Bike Room; Santa Barbara County Farm Day is in September; two jazz concerts at the Lobero Theatre; download your official vaccination record; Sullivan Goss goes "Organic." 8
May 13, 2021
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
I agree! I read the new Ellwood menu and thought, "I can't wait to go!" We'll drive 20+ minutes to try something new—and on the… — KD
I went to the breakwater this weekend and I am very disappointed with their prices. Same stale decor and double the prices? They could at… — Roy
On the new Ellwood menu - what the heck is LGF? I'm guessing it has to do with Gluten-Free, but having been GF for many… — Megan
Man, this comment page has turned kind of mean. — Eric
Thario’s on Santa Claus Lane — Jolene
Night lizard brewing — Raul
I am so disappointed to see this meat-centric, far too expensive menu. This is the only decent place close to the UCSB campus, but they… — Morgan
Linda- TY for pointing out the obvious. u beat me to it, and did a better job than I wld hav done. — ronw
The restaurant prior to The Ellwood was reliable and offered a menu that I consider elevated "beach town seafood" and a bar at prices accessible… — LC
On my last visit to the Breakwater, the prices had almost doubled, and they were frying the English Muffins on the gril, so they tasted… — Chuck