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News for Restaurants in Santa Barbara
August 2010 Archive

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RESTAURANT NEWS

Openings

Osteria Monte Grappa has opened in Ojai. A welcome addition to the small town's restaurant collection, the eatery has a lengthy menu of traditional Italian food and a sun-baked patio ideal for late evening dining. For more information, call 805-640-6767 or visit www.omgojai.com. Lunch & Dinner daily. Osteria Monte Grappa, 205 N. Signal St., Ojai, CA 93023, 805-640-6767.
 
A new seafood restaurant, Arch Rock Fish, has opened at 608 Anacapa Street in downtown Santa Barbara. In addition to the usual suspects---grilled salmon, cioppino, seared ahi tuna---the menu offers baked kusshi oysters with creamed spinach, bacon and tomato hollandaise; lobster rolls; and rare albacore tuna sandwiches with spicy cucumbers and shaved fennel. Lunch & Dinner daily. Arch Rock Fish, 608 Anacapa St., Santa Barbara, CA 93101, 805-845-2800.
 
A longstanding part of the local music scene in downtown Ventura, Zoey's Café has relocated from Main Street to a new location at 185 E. Santa Clara St. Their expanded menu features a number of specialty sandwiches, rustic pizzas and salads. For details, see www.zoeyscafe.com. Zoey's Café, 185 E. Santa Clara St., Ventura, CA 93001, 805-652-1137.
 

News Bytes

Savoy Café & Deli Reopens
Savoy Café & Deli, a lunchtime favorite known for healthy organic food and a sprawling salad bar, has returned to its original location at 24 W. Figueroa Street in downtown Santa Barbara, replacing Cantwell's Deli. Another locals' favorite eatery, Cantwell's remains open at two other locations: 1533 State St., Santa Barbara, and 2580 Lillie Av., Summerland. Savoy Café & Deli, 24 W. Figueroa St., Santa Barbara, CA 93101, 805-966-2139.
 
Santa Barbara's Month-Long Culinary Extravaganza
Locavores, foodies and cultural enthusiasts can savor Santa Barbara throughout October during epicure.sb: a community-wide culinary extravaganza featuring food and drink festivals, cooking classes, winemaker dinners, seasonal menus, book signings, epicurean-inspired art exhibits and more. The region's restaurants, wineries, gourmet purveyors and galleries have concocted a delicious, new experience, as more than 85 cuisine, libations and cultural happenings provide opportunities to celebrate the art of good eating and drinking. Check out the full schedule of events at www.santabarbaraca.com.
 

Chef Shuffle

Alessandro Cartumini has replaced Martin Frost as executive chef at Four Seasons Resort, The Biltmore Santa Barbara. A native of Piemonte, Italy, he's created an uncomplicated menu built on a farm-to-table foundation. Highlights include crispy branzino with summer beans, and Sonoma lamb chops with peperonata, oregano and squash blossoms. Bella Vista, Four Seasons Resort, The Biltmore Santa Barbara, 1260 Channel Dr., Montecito, CA 93108, 805-969-2261.
 



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.

Proprietor Deeahna Arrieta has shuttered Carpinteria's Chamomile Café and announced plans to open an all-vegan restaurant in Santa Barbara. Chamomile Cafe, 915 Linden Ave., Carpinteria, CA 93013, no phone.
 

CULINARY EVENTS
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