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By Patrick Kulp / Friday, September 20th, 2013 / Restaurants, Technology, Top Stories, Tourism, Tri-County Economy / Comments Off on Region’s restaurants brace for new tip tax
Restaurants across the region are preparing to take a hit from a new Internal Revenue Service policy that will all but end mandatory tipping for large groups of diners. The changes to taxing practices, which will go into effect in January of next year, will require any mandatory charges such as customary large-party tips at Read More →
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By Marlize van Romburgh / Friday, September 6th, 2013 / Columns, Restaurants / Comments Off on The scoop on the new McConnell’s ice cream shop on State St.
When McConnell’s Fine Ice Creams changed hands two years ago, its new owners wanted to turn the longtime Santa Barbara brand into a national household name.
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By Tom Bronzini / Friday, July 5th, 2013 / Features, Real Estate, Restaurants, Small Business / Comments Off on The big cheese on the block: Gourmet food shop embarks on major expansion
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By Marlize van Romburgh / Friday, July 5th, 2013 / Columns, Restaurants / Comments Off on Another Bread Co. launches a bakery with startup model
A startup bakery in Solvang is adopting that model with a subscription bread business that it hopes will help it eventually launch a brick-and-mortar store.
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By Stephen Nellis / Friday, May 3rd, 2013 / Features, Restaurants, Small Business / Comments Off on A stout business plan: Brendan’s Irish Pub expands
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By Marlize van Romburgh / Friday, May 3rd, 2013 / Columns, Restaurants / Comments Off on Restaurant and retail venture will anchor funk zone project
A massive new restaurant, wine and retail project is coming to Santa Barbara’s funk zone, the eclectic and gritty part of town known for its chic tasting rooms and art galleries dotted between industrial shops and warehouses. The 131 Anacapa St. project has been in the works for more than two years and will open Read More →
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