In Little Alex’s former space at the Montecito Country Mart, Corazón Cocina’s Ramon Velazquez plans to offer “soul food, if you will-tacos, soups, enchiladas, and tamales. They’ll enhance the location’s varied settings-the two bars, the main dining area, the primary patio, and the small rooms that could be rented for small events-and turn the small stand outside into an ice cream shack also serving scaled-down menu options, possibly with to-go cocktails.” Opening forecast: It was late spring, but storm damage has probably pushed that back. Opening forecast: Spring.Ĭo-owner Omar Khashen says that the Independent‘s initial description of the plan for the former Beachside Bar-Cafe at Goleta Beach Park is still accurate, except they’re also adding a bar to the patio: “a focus on California coastal cuisine that’s elevated but not overly expensive, with regionally respectful beer, wine, and spirit selections. Little Alex’s, which got the boot from the Montecito Country Mart in the fall of 2021, is taking over Fresco Cafe’s former space in the Five Points shopping center. Oku‘s Tina Takaya is branching out with Happy Cat Cafe next door we can expect “a fun, casual, dining spot with Handlebar coffee and great breakfast and lunch options.” Construction is underway. Rumor has it that the new concept will be a nostalgic pharmacy or drug store, complete with an ice cream counter.” Opening forecast: The sign in the window says early 2023, but there’s no sign of a buildout. Opening forecast: First quarter of 2023.Īccording to the Montecito Journal, the Here’s the Scoop ice cream shop on Coast Village Road “will reopen as a different concept. The option for a full buyout will be available here as well, for big life events and company parties.” Opening forecast: Winter 2023.Ĭarlos Luna of Los Agaves and Santo Mezcal is bringing “authentic Mexican street food classics, including tacos, tortas and more, along with beer and wine” to the former Dunkin’ space at 3771 State Street. We will continue to have an area dedicated for kids and now have a room dedicated to events with its own bar, entrance, and patio area with great mountain views. Owner Seth Anderson gave an update on what to expect once the new location opens, after some decor changes: “We are offering a full-service experience inside the main dining room, while outside seating will be more similar to the Funk Zone with QR, bar orders and a few floating servers. The space really got us excited as it allows us to continue our family-friendly hospitality as well as improve on our offerings for events. Opening forecast: February.įunk Zone favorite Brass Bear took over the Cafe Stella space off Las Positas Road. He has a Gofundme to help with the endeavor. Opening forecast: The hotel is taking bookings starting February 1, but may open earlier the café and bar will debut concurrently with the hotel.ĭalan Moreno’s vegan pop-up has found a permanent home in the former Uncorked space (432 E. The latter will have a cafe called Dawn and a “Mexican-inspired tequila and tapas bar” called Dusk. The Drift mini-chain of hotels has a flagship in San José del Cabo and three in the works-Nashville, Palm Springs, and 524 State Street (Cota/Haley). Opening forecast: Soft-launching this month. Tara Penke and Jaime Riseco of Picnic in Barcelona are opening an all-day, market-driven restaurant in what was briefly a Low Pigeon cafe (Anacapa/Ortega). Adults-only buyouts will be available in evenings. Opening forecast: Any day now.Ī social club for parents and their kids, with a members-only café and full liquor license, is coming to a two-story building on W. Opening forecast: Just soft-opened.ĭave’s Dogs is spinning off an “ice cream and cereal bar” at the Turnpike Center in Noleta. And the opening forecasts are best guesses-rare is the restaurant that opens when it aspires to.Ĭhef Manny Diaz is at the helm of a new Mexican restaurant in the former Somerset/Smithy/La Cocina space on Anapamu (State/Anacapa). If you know of any, please email or text 91. The 35 Restaurants Expected to Open in Coming MonthsĮvery time I run a roundup of forthcoming restaurants, we learn of several others in the works.
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