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What does it take to earn a Michelin star? We spent a day to find out.
Opinion

What does it take to earn a Michelin star? We spent a day to find out.

  • Dave Faries
  • May 3, 2026

The phrase Michelin star means something. I would venture that even those who rarely venture beyond fast casual dining—and with inflation, who…

Salinas extends Covid-19 outdoor business permits, and will set up a program to boost outdoor dining.
News

Salinas extends Covid-19 outdoor business permits, and will set up a program to boost outdoor dining.

  • Celia Jiménez
  • Jan 6, 2022

When the pandemic started, restaurants, bars, gyms and many other businesses faced sudden shutdowns or very restricted indoor operations polic…

The former longtime GM at Sierra Mar restaurant dishes up a new life, as a teacher and author.
Eat + Drink

The former longtime GM at Sierra Mar restaurant dishes up a new life, as a teacher and author.

  • Mary Duan
  • Jun 20, 2021

When a wine industry luminary from Santa Barbara calls and says she’s bringing Julia Child in for dinner, there’s a certain amount of springin…

Restaurants that struggled and survived during the pandemic face a new challenge: hiring.
News

Restaurants that struggled and survived during the pandemic face a new challenge: hiring.

  • Mary Duan
  • Apr 22, 2021

On April 16, Ken Donkersloot, who last year bought Tarpy’s Roadhouse, Rio Grill and Montrio Bistro, made a job offer to a woman to work as an …

Letters to the Editor 03.25.21
Letters | Opinion

Letters to the Editor 03.25.21

  • Mar 27, 2021

Shining the Light

The pandemic has devastated the restaurant industry, but restaurateurs look ahead to reopening.
Eat + Drink

The pandemic has devastated the restaurant industry, but restaurateurs look ahead to reopening.

  • Celia Jiménez
  • Mar 19, 2021

Going to your usual spot to grab a drink or a meal has been a challenge in the past year, with rules that changed then changed again – first i…

Elli’s still offers its full menu, including signature Tree Smacker.
0121

Elli’s still offers its full menu, including signature Tree Smacker.

  • Sara Rubin
  • Jan 22, 2021

These are tough times for the restaurant industry, and for small restaurant companies like Ottone Restaurant Group, “we’re just hanging on by …

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