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July 2013 Archive

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RESTAURANT NEWS

Openings

Santa Barbara’s Funk Zone continues its epicurean evolution with the addition of Figueroa Mountain Brewing Co., one of the region’s most highly regarded producers of specialty ales --- now brewed onsite and available for tastings. The original flagship location, in Buellton, remains open. Figueroa Mountain Brewing Co., 137 Anacapa St., Santa Barbara, CA 93101, 805-694-2252.
 

News Bytes

Bacara Opens Onsite Tasting Room
Bacara Resort & Spa in Goleta has opened an onsite wine tasting room. The Foley Food and Wine Society Experience provides an opportunity for guests (and existing members of The Foley Food and Wine Society) to taste and purchase wines, as well as partake in wine outings, wine-friendly cooking classes and reserve tastings. For details, visit www.foleyfoodandwinesociety.com or www.bacararesort.com. Bacara Resort & Spa, Bacara Resort & Spa, 8301 Hollister Ave., Goleta, CA 93117, 805-571-4204.
 
Contemporary Cocktails at Scarlett Begonia
Scarlett Begonia now serves alcohol, and not just beer and wine. The quaint little eatery in Victoria Court takes the same sort of thoughtful approach to cocktails as it does to food. Think small-batch, artisan spirits; organic vodka; and a Bloody Mary made with freshly squeezed Tutti Frutti Farms heirloom tomato juice. Scarlett Begonia, Victoria Court, 11 W. Victoria St., Ste. 10, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, 805-770-2143 .
 

Chef Shuffle

Chef Martin Ledesma has left the Oxnard hot spot Sugar Beets Restaurant & Bar to pursue a burgeoning career in catering. A replacement has yet to be hired. Sugar Beets Restaurant & Bar, 455 S. A St., Oxnard, CA 93030, 805-240-7777.
 



Closings

CLOSED FOR GOOD
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