Food

An edhat reader shares a photo of the long line at Dutch Garden before its final closure.

Local restaurants Dutch Garden and Enterprise Fish Co. are reportedly closing permanently following the shutdown from the COVID-19 pandemic.

The owners of Cafe Ana announced they are closing for good on Monday due to financial constraints brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic.

For those browsing takeaway menus, read Rebecca's dining reviews from Santa Barbara's Restaurant Week.

Bonnie shares details from an annual Mardi Gras celebration held at a local senior apartment complex.

The Arthritis Foundation celebrated 2020 Chinese New Year at China Pavilion with a dinner prepared by Chef Peter Chen.

The longtime owners of Paradise Cafe have recently sold their business to ACME Hospitality Group.

Friendship Center Montecito hosted a stunning sunset soiree: the 9th Annual Wine Down.

Happy National Cheeseburger Day! Check out local deals for your lunch and/or dinner options today.

The Santa Barbara Maritime Museum invited two teen chefs to compete in a locally sourced seafood cookoff in front of a live audience. 

Goleta's mainstay Chinese restaurant, Ming Dynasty, is set to close on Sunday after 32 years.

Four local restaurants in Santa Barbara have closed their doors while others aim to shake things up and bring new life to downtown.

The late Julia Child was honored last week at a nostalgic birthday celebration at the Montecito Club.

Restaurant Review: La Cocina offers a unique menu inspired by indigenous foods of the Central Coast with Santa Barbara's Meso-American heritage.

Two Santa Barbara food writers judged the Oxnard Salsa Festival to pick the best salsa.

Restaurant Review: Chicken in a Barrel brings a much-needed wave of unique barbeque flavor to Goleta.

Mike breaks down donut language and all things sweet on National Donut Day.

The coveted Michelin Guide stars were announced in a new guide of California and Santa Barbara restaurants fell behind earning zero stars.

It's National Burger Day and local burger shops and national chains are offering beef discounts.

There are a few mainstay Isla Vista restaurants that are held in the hearts of former residents and Gaucho alums.

The Downtown Organization hosted the anticipated Art and Wine Walk on Thursday showcasing top restaurants, wineries, breweries, and artistic talent.

The Organic Soup Kitchen celebrated its 10th Anniversary with a party at their new headquarters at 608 Anacapa Street Saturday.

Emily Falke of Santa Barbara competed for top honors in the Berry Blast Off Recipe Contest during the 36th annual California Strawberry Festival this weekend.

Caffe Luxxe is hosting a grand opening with free espresso beverages all day in the Montecito Country Mart on Saturday.

The sunset kick-off party for the Dom Perignon by the glass/by the shell was held on the Patio of the Coral Casino at Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara.

Earlier this month, 30 high school students graduated from a four-month culinary program run by the Santa Barbara City Parks and Recreation Department.

Handlebar Coffee Roasters partnered with Sugar Mill Farms to release a CBD-infused Cold Brew Beverage at the Earth Day Festival this weekend.

Popular sandwich chain Ike's abruptly closed their Isla Vista location amid dueling lawsuits before opening their new State Street location.

The Carriage and Western Art Museum in Santa Barbara was overflowing with guests supporting the “Cooking Up Dreams” chef competition in support of the Family Service Agency Santa Barbara.

The esteemed Michelin Guide announced it will review restaurants in Santa Barbara and other counties outside the San Francisco Bay area.