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A new restaurant and bazaar named India House has opened at 418 State Street. In addition to North Indian Muglei and Tandoori cuisine, the establishment sells a variety of traditional items made in India. India House, 418 State St., Santa Barbara, CA 93101, 805-966-3670.
Bellini Osteria Bar & Lounge has opened in Westlake Village. Catering to a hip clientele, the restaurant features Italian cuisine and fine wines in a very modern setting. Bellini Osteria Bar & Lounge, 951 Westlake Blvd., Ste. 102, Thousand Oaks, CA 91361, 805-497-8482.
Fresco Cafe Expands to Solvang
Fresco Cafe, a locals' favorite eatery with locations in Santa Barbara and Goleta, will be expanding into the Santa Ynez Valley. The owners signed a lease and announced plans to open Fresco Valley Café at 442 Atterdag Road in Solvang this summer. Fresco Cafe, Five Points Shopping Center, 3987 State St., Ste. B, Santa Barbara, CA 93105, 805-967-6037.
Brooks Approves Gastronomic Stimulus Package
A new "gastronomic stimulus package" at Brooks features a three-course dinner for just $33. The meal includes a choice of seasonal soup, fried oysters or chopped hearts of romaine followed by either shredded short rib, Scottish salmon or free-range chicken breast. For dessert, choose from cinnamon roll bread pudding, tiramisu or Maytag blue cheesecake. Brooks, 545 E. Thompson Blvd., Ventura, CA 93001, 805-652-7070.
Sunday Suppers at Elements
Here's a chance to return to your childhood every week: Elements has introduced a special called "Sunday suppers," an update on comfort food classics such as mac-n-cheese, meatloaf, fried chicken and burgers. The two-course special will be served from 5:30 p.m.-9 p.m. every Sunday, in addition to their regular menu. Elements, 129 E. Anapamu St., Santa Barbara, CA 93101, 805-884-9218.
Prix-Fixe Menus at Café Provençal
Chef-owner Serge Bonnet prepares five-course prix-fixe menus every Wednesday and Thursday night at his Café Provençal restaurant in Thousand Oaks. Soup or salad precede meat and fish dishes, which may include escolar with potato spinach cake and carrot sauce or pork tenderloin in an apple balsamic reduction. Cost, including three wines, is $45. Café Provençal, 2310 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks, CA 91362, 805-496-7121.
The SideCar Restaurant Offers Ongoing Specialty Nights
Located in a 1910 Pullman train car, The SideCar Restaurant is an eatery with an undeniably unique flair. Chef-owner Tim Kilcoyne likes it that way and has reserved Tuesday nights at the restaurant for grilled cheese and local jazz; Thursdays are dedicated to burgers and martinis. The SideCar Restaurant, 3029 E. Main St., Ventura, CA 93003, 805-653-7433.
 Closings
The Melting Pot restaurant at 608 Anacapa Street has closed. The fondue franchise never gained traction with diners in the Santa Barbara area. The Melting Pot, 608 Anacapa St., Santa Barbara, CA 93101, no phone.
Mexican restaurant Left At Albuquerque on State Street in Santa Barbara closed at the end of 2009. Left At Albuquerque, 700 State St., Santa Barbara, CA 93101, 805-564-5040.
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Annual Restaurant Issue Published NEW!
RESTAURANT AWARDS
Just published! Our annual restaurant issue features the Best Cheap Eats and our Top 40 U.S. selections, including including Corton in New York and more!
DINING ON A BUDGET
Splurging at top-rated restaurants is fun for special events, but where can you go for a good quality meal that won't break the bank? Gather the change out of your piggy bank and sofa cushions and take it to one of our selections for the best cheap eats in your area. Also, check out our picks for the Top 40 Cheap Eats in the U.S.
