September 22, 2024
Tag: Santa Playa Mariscos
First Impressions of Alma Fonda Fina
More food news: Opening date for Validation Ale's outpost on De La Vina; White Caps Beach Club's Summerland location has temporarily closed; Oakberry Acaí is now in the Funk Zone; Yona Redz's menu is available at Santa Playa Mariscos for now; Presqu’ile winery chef Julie Simon. 10
September 18, 2024
The Harbor Restaurant Reopens Next Week
More food news: The Montecito Inn's forthcoming bar has a name; the menu at Happy Cat Eats; Upper Village restaurant can finally start construction; Summerland's Sweet Wheel farmstand has moved; Santa Playa Mariscos is very near opening; Ojai gelato shop to close. 10
July 27, 2024
White Caps Is Opening in the Funk Zone
More food news: Judge for Yourself Cafe is for sale; Santa Playa Mariscos update; Cagami Ramen is now Takashi Ramen; changes at Anchor Rose; Dang Burger is having fun with specials; Taste of the Santa Ynez Valley tickets are on sale; Kaena Wine Co. to close Los Olivos tasting room. 9
July 10, 2024
The 44 Restaurants Expected to Open in Coming Months
On the menu this year: a wave of change in Montecito, an internationally renowned chef, spinoffs by several local favorites, Acme Hospitality's latest Funk Zone project, an old-school deli, beachfront dining, a brasserie, a glamorous addition to Ojai, a pair of donut shops, and much more. 13
January 15, 2024
Slice House by Tony Gemignani Is Looking to Open Here
More food news: Giovanni's Pizza is said to be taking over the Good Plow space in Carpinteria; first impressions of Santa Barbara Fish Market's Goleta restaurant; update on Shalhoob's Noleta outpost; the name of Yona Redz's seafood spinoff; Santa Ynez Valley Restaurant Weeks; rebranding of the Santa Barbara Airport café; hope that Peacock Family Farms will return to the farmers' market; Azul profile; Lompoc’s Eye on I has reopened. 5
January 7, 2024
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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