Food

Goleta's best hipster bar is closing after 25 years, Secret Bao opens in Santa Barbara, and more updates from the local food and beverage scene.

After 36 years in operation, the Beachside Bar-Cafe located at Goleta Beach is now closing.

Jeannine's Bakery & Restaurant has permanently closed its downtown location citing these "unprecedented times."

Connor speaks with local specialists on how to make the best nutritional choices while still enjoying holiday fare.

Santa Barbara's Restaurant Guy has launched a new "To-Go Guide" as restaurants pivot yet again to offering delivery and takeout only.

With the COVID-19 pandemic keeping everyone distanced, Santa Barbara County restaurants are offering alternative dining options for Thanksgiving.

New restaurant and dining options have opened in Santa Barbara or changed gears, check out some of the highlights.

Happy National Cheeseburger Day, a day to honor an American sandwich like no other.

Two new restaurants, "SALTY at the Beach" and "CHOMP on the Rocks," plan to open soon at the Santa Barbara Harbor.

Sprouts Farmers Market is expected to open next week in Santa Barbara on 29 South Milpas Street.

The long-awaited Bristol Farms Market opened in Santa Barbara's La Cumbre Plaza on Thursday with a warm welcome from residents.

An edhat reader reports Bristol Farms in the La Cumbre Plaza will open on August 20.

A new pizza shop is planning to open on the Santa Barbara westside in a few weeks.

A popular gourmet cheese shop in downtown Santa Barbara has closed its doors after 16 years due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

After much discussion and weeks of local, social and national media attention, the original Sambo’s has a new name.

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.