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RESTAURANT NEWS

Openings

The proprietors of Ojai Beverage Company have opened a gastropub in Ventura called Barrelhouse 101. Located in the space formerly occupied by Restaurant Brooks, the new establishment offers 101 beers on tap, a full bar and surprisingly good food, considering the focus is clearly on drinks. Barrelhouse 101, 545 E. Thompson Blvd., Ventura, CA 93001, 805-643-0906.

Korean barbecue is finally returning to Santa Barbara. And it won't be served out of a truck. iGrill Korean BBQ has taken over the former home of Jade on a quiet block of Upper State Street. The opening is scheduled for mid-June. iGrill Korean BBQ, 3132 State St., Santa Barbara, CA 93105, 805-563-2007.

The owners of Brophy Bros. restaurant, an icon in Santa Barbara Harbor, have opened a simpler offshoot nearby called On the Alley. The eatery offers straightforward American fare and simple seafood including fish and chips, fried calamari and a clam roll with Tabasco mayo. On the Alley, Santa Barbara Harbor, 117 Harbor Way, Santa Barbara, CA 93109, 805-966-4418.

News Bytes

Bacara Does Brunch
Miró restaurant, the fine dining crown of Bacara Resort & Spa, has introduced Sunday brunch. With a heavy focus on all things local, the culinary extravaganza showcases Santa Barbara County wines and brews, masterful seafood displays and garden-fresh vegetables from Bacara's nearby ranch. The cost is $70 for adults, and $30 for children. For reservations and detailed information, visit www.bacararesort.com or call 805-571-4204. Miró, Bacara Resort & Spa, 8301 Hollister Ave., Goleta, CA 93117, 805-571-4204.

Chef Shuffle

Rhumb Line restaurant has filled the picturesque space in Ventura Harbor left vacant in 2010 when Scotch & Sirloin was shuttered. Chef Chad Mandel, formerly of Gordon Ramsay at The London West Hollywood and, more recently, TOI Tapas Bar & Lounge in Thousand Oaks, focuses on steaks and seafood. Rhumb Line, The Sunset Restaurant, Ventura Harbor, 1510 Anchors Way Dr., Ventura, CA 93001, 805-642-1200.

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.

One of few casual offerings in glitzy Montecito, Peabody's Bar & Grill on Coast Village Road has been shuttered. New owners plan to offer vegetarian and health-oriented fare beginning in late 2012. Peabody's Bar & Grill, 1198 Coast Village Rd., Montecito, CA 93108, no phone.

CULINARY EVENTS
Want to learn to cook? Try new dishes? Meet a foodie friend for fun? Check out our compilation of culinary events in your area.

View our calendar of Wine Dinners & Tastings in Santa Barbara

BEYONCE INSPIRED LIBATIONS

Try these whiskey cocktails inspired by Beyoncé's Cowboy Carter album.

Check the recipes.

BOURBON IN YOUR AIOLI

This cashew aioli recipe gets a kick with bourbon.

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GAYOT'S RESTAURANT AWARDS

Over the years, we have been electing restaurants to be on GAYOT's Yearly Restaurant Awards.

Check the list.

News for Restaurants in Santa Barbara May 2012 Archive

News for Restaurants in Santa Barbara
May 2012 Archive