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News for Restaurants in Santa Barbara
February 2011 Archive

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RESTAURANT NEWS

Openings

Brendan's Irish Pub and Restaurant has opened in Camarillo. The fresh addition replaces a Sizzler chain and brings a taste of Dublin to Daily Drive. Brendan's Irish Pub and Restaurant, 1755 E. Daily Dr., Camarillo, CA 93010, 805-383-7528.
 
Ojai has a new eatery for serious vegetarians. Hip Vegan Café's all-vegan and organic menu features soups, salads, sandwiches, wraps, quiche, raw food, baked and raw desserts, smoothies and date shakes. Much of the menu is gluten- and soy-free, and there's a lovely outdoor patio, as well as an indoor dining room. Hip Vegan Café, 928 E. Ojai Ave., Ojai, CA 93023, 805-646-1750.
 
A new Thai restaurant has opened in a quiet section of Santa Barbara's west side, joining several other ethnic eateries in the area. TAP Thai Restaurant serves lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. TAP Thai Restaurant, 2611 De la Vina St., Santa Barbara, CA 93105, 805-682-1114.
 
A new barbecue joint has joined downtown Santa Barbara's restaurant collection. Killer B BBQ and Bar serves lunch and dinner daily at 718 State St. Killer B BBQ and Bar, 718 State St., Santa Barbara, CA 93101, 805-845-2254.
 
An offshoot of Santa Barbara's oldest Italian restaurant---Petrini's, which was launched in 1958---has opened in Goleta. The new location is at 5711 Calle Real in the Calle Real Shopping Center. Petrini's, Calle Real Shopping Center, 5711 Calle Real, Goleta, CA 93117, 805-687-8888.
 

News Bytes

Dinner and a Movie at Jonathan's at Peirano's
Jonathan's at Peirano's restaurant in downtown Ventura has collaborated with the Ventura Film Society to offer patrons "Dinner and a Movie." A special three-course menu from chef-owner Jason Collis is just $20, including a glass of wine/beverage, tax and tip. The event takes place first and third Tuesdays, February 1 through April 19. Film tickets are sold separately, available in advance at Jonathan's and online at www.venturafilmsociety.com. Jonathan's at Peirano's, Peirano Grocery, 204 E. Main St., Ventura, CA 93001, 805-648-4853.
 
Here Come the Trucks
The food truck phenomenon continues. A new mobile gourmet food service in Santa Barbara specializes in an eclectic mix of Mediterranean, French-Mex (think brie quesadilla with mango) and French-Vietnamese fare. Though frequently on the move, O Street Truck will park near the Sunday Arts & Craft Show on Cabrillo Blvd. For more information call 966-1630 or visit ostreettruck.com.
 
Bouchon Chef Greg Murphy Hosts 'Foodie Strolls'
Join chef Greg Murphy of bouchon restaurant in Santa Barbara for an informative "Foodie Stroll" through the local farmers market. Guests will rendezvous with chef Murphy and select ingredients before returning to bouchon for dinner at 6 p.m. Local wines will be chosen to accompany the evening's meal. The cost of the tour and three-course dinner with wine is $65. Limited to six guests each Tuesday. Call 805-730-1160 for reservations. Bouchon, 9 W. Victoria St., Santa Barbara, CA 93101, 805-730-1160.
 

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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.

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