Carpinteria Mainstay Robitaille’s Fine Candies to Close in December 2024
The family business, known for its “inauguration mints,” announced plans to close after 36 years.
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Santa Barbara’s Soul Bites Stays Open
The soul food restaurant and event space on lower State Street announced it raised about a third of its $30,000 goal, helping it find a workable solution going forward.
Laetitia Winery Bought by Longtime Winemaker
Eric Hickey partners in a deal to restore the historic Arroyo Grande winery alongside 101 to popular acclaim.
Santa Barbara’s Soul Bites Looks to Raise $30,000 by Monday to Stay Open
The soul food restaurant and community space on lower State Street is facing closure after a summer of slow sales. Co-owner Stirling Nix-Bradley said they will meet with the business’s landlords on Monday.
Arnoldi’s Back in Business Under New Owner
Sara Skrinski, daughter of late owner David Peri, reopens one of Santa Barbara’s oldest restaurants.
Derf’s Café, Santa Barbara Staple for 47 Years, Closing Its Doors This Week
The Nugget restaurant chain is in talks to take over the soon-to-be-vacated corner of De la Vina and Mission streets, says Derf’s owner Kent Storey.
Arnoldi’s Café Down but Not Out
The historic Santa Barbara restaurant is in talks with a prospective new operator.
Frinj Coffee Declares Bankruptcy to Restructure
The pioneering Santa Barbara coffee growing and roasting company files for Chapter 11 and is also being sued by investor-employee.
Sea Smoke Sells to Global Wine Giant
Constellation Brands acquires the iconic Santa Barbara County estate vineyard.
Santa Barbara Winemakers Renew Push for Business Improvement District
A similar effort was withdrawn in 2020 because of bitter opposition by some of the region’s smaller vineyards.