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June 2011 Archive

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RESTAURANT NEWS

Openings

Billing itself as an "animal-free" eatery specializing in vegan comfort food, Adama has opened in downtown Santa Barbara. The menu is entirely vegan, with an emphasis on organic ingredients. Breakfast, lunch and baked goods are available Tuesday through Sunday. Adama, 428 Chapala St., Santa Barbara, CA 93101, 805-560-1348.
 

News Bytes

Free Summer Concert Series at Firestone Winery
Firestone has launched a free summer concert series---and paired the weekly event with tri-tip from the Flavors food truck. From 6 p.m.-9 p.m. at the winery in Los Olivos, the tasting room will offer specials all night long, bands will play, and the food truck will be parked and preparing tri-tip sandwiches. The free event is designed for the whole family; kids and dogs are welcome; no RSVP required. More information online at www.firestonewine.com. Firestone Winery, 5000 Zaca Station Rd., Los Olivos, CA 93441, 805-688-3940.
 
Sunday Suppers at Los Olivos Café
Every Sunday, chef Shaun King of the Los Olivos Café designs a unique menu of family-style fare. Guests serve themselves from platters of Mediterranean food, which may include goat cheese crostada or a salad of shaved seasonal vegetables, pumpkin seeds and fresh herbs. For entrees, expect dishes such as braised lamb shank with panzanella, feta, olives, lemon aioli and grilled flatbread. Please note: the entire table must participate. Los Olivos Café, 2879 Grand Ave., Los Olivos, CA 93441, 805-688-7265.
 

Chef Shuffle

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Closings

CLOSED FOR GOOD
Take your taste buds on a walk down memory lane! Check out our exclusive closed restaurant database for Santa Barbara to virtually visit your favorite dining spots from the past. Aja, R.I.P.

Amuse Bouche, one of only a few French eateries in Ventura County, has closed. Amuse Bouche, 5754 E. Los Angeles Ave., Simi Valley, CA 93063, n/a.
 
Long maligned for its lackluster food, yet loved for its balcony overlooking lower State Street in the heart of downtown Santa Barbara, Zia Café has closed. Zia Café, 532 State St., Santa Barbara, CA 93101, n/a.
 

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