December 8, 2024
Tag: Validation Annex
First Look Inside Clark’s Oyster Bar, Opening Tomorrow
More food news: The name and concept of the restaurant taking Stella Mare's space; RH's Firehouse Grill is said to be opening next weekend; progress for the restaurant coming to The Palms in Carpinteria; Finney's Crafthouse has opened in Goleta; Validation Ale Annex now has golf simulators; Tamar's holiday lamb feast. 14
September 22, 2024
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
June 13, 2024
Dart Coffee Co. Is Opening in Carpinteria
More food news: Derf’s Café is going to be open for a couple more weeks; Validation Ale's second location will be larger than initially reported (and have golf simulators); Pizza Mizza update; more on the plan for the restaurant in The Palms building; confirmation that an L.A. chain is opening in Ojai; profiles of Yetz's Bagels, Dang Burger, and Get Hooked Seafood. 5
August 31, 2023
A Visit to Mollie’s Italian Deli in Carpinteria
More food news: Clarification about Validation Ale's second location; what Third Window plans to do with its E. Haley space; food pop-ups and more at the Refugio Ranch tasting room in Los Olivos; Vega Vineyards has added a farmstand and store; Cookie Plug chain opening on State Street; Metropolous Fine Foods parking space. 10
August 27, 2023
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
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