I was wondering if someone would mention Casa Blanca. They were very accommodating and let us check in early. best BBQ ribs Yum! And Pearl! My mothe just passed two months ago..but I can still hear her laugh and talk about Mamas older so Whoewho was down right rude most times.Lol and he was our waiter! from UCSB in 1988, and I have not had decent potato skins since. Paparazzi in Goieta, Greek House in Old Town Goleta, Fresh Choice downtown, Hola Los Amigos at the beach. Too bad, because it was unique. I went there for the salad bar, not the steaks! Or Bonanza or both at same location? 2 king beds, 6 queen beds, 2 twin beds, and one queen futon. Suishin Sukiyaki was where I had my first sushi. They were so additive and delicious that you had to stay out of there! Email is BLUCKOW2003 at YAHOO dot COM, I worked at Koelsches Bakery for about 3 years in 1980s. 430 Santa Barbara And delicious soups and breads . Im pretty sure it was called The German House. Im friends with Jackie on fb too, There was a tavern( did not serve foods, only snacks) by the name of Jimmys in Oxnard , California , I was the manager back in the 60s there. Was it the Sir George Smorgasbord? Potato skins must be difficult to do correctly because you cannot get good ones in restaurants. Does anyone remember the Cresent restaurant about the mid-lower 900 block of State St.? Also, next door was a 5 & dime store called TG&Y where we would buy toys such as Wham O Frisbees, those balsa wood airplanes youd put together yourself (the really cool ones had propellers) and Slinkys. We would say forever if it was possible and we will come back as quickly as we can. In early 1978, William Gawzner, who owned the Miramar Hotel in Montecito, California made the Pacific Rail Society an offer they could not refuse. The best Japanese place was the Cherry Blossom on State and Delavina. thats what I was about to say No Love for cattlemens? student at Peabody. San Roque Steak house man it was good.Texas Lunch, Coast Inn, in Montecito,Moms Italian Village, Twin Burger on De La Vina now a pizza joint,Silver Spur steak house,and Little Audreys. They were always busy and had great food actually. old, just finished my 1st (unsuccessful) semester of college at Shepherd College in Shepherdstown, West Virginia and with a 1966 Impala convertible and a couple hundred bucks in my pocket, I managed to make it to Santa Barbara. It's easy to find solace, and let go of your worries, in one of these stunning properties. We would often go there when we were visiting our dad in L.A. The Koelschs adopted us when we moved to SB in 65 because we had the same last name and they came from the same city I. Germany as my dad. Last week I conducted an online poll asking readers Which are your favorite South Coast restaurants that no longer exist?I received more responses to this poll than any conducted in the 1,511 days (give or take a few hours) since I started this blog. It was right up the street from the BLUE BIRD CAFE where I went quite often and enjoyed the jug bands that played all the time. Saw Brian Shaw there. Thank you! Didnt Joes move to where Maggie (Merlin?) During this era, favourite food spots for me & my peeps were Esaus (breakfast), Joes, Casa Blanca, Azteca & Suishun, (all 5 on lower State St). For me, the most original German food could be found at the Hofbrau Restaurant and German deli on the corner of Alamar and De la Vina. Woolworths counter closed when? And help finding this places name thx? chef, Mario and Ed the bartenders, Elaine the Manager, Sharon the Nina of Coco Rose Design absolutely KILLED it with stunning florals in a breezy, unexpected color palette. Brown rice with steamed cabbage and carrots topped with cheese. A big guy who always made this little kid feel special, Looking thru all the posts I did not see or missed the following: The Green Gables State at Los Positas, The Sportsman had great food (In the 50s and 60s) and the chef was Leo Carrillos brother (Pancho of the Cisco Kid) . If so, I am doing research on Senor Maldo and I was wonder if I could ask you a few questions please. Was it the Stockpot? It was a large pita bread pocket half. Casa Blanca! Id forgotten the name of the little place in Montecito but will NEVER forget those burgers.best in the world! Oh, Char West on upper State was originally Los Tacos (in IV and Lompoc too). Great couple ran it, wifes name was Marty and Im forgetting the husbands for the moment. burgers! Except for the original Sambos Restaurant on the Beach all these restaurants I supervised are now closed. Villa Wine Bar is a local favorite! They were so good! Mr. Gawzner owned an ex-SP Shasta Daylight car, which he wanted to trade for a sleeper car. Into the frijoles still miss this place never had better Mexican food The pool, the game room and the theater offered lots of entertainment and the terrace was well furnished and a wonderful place to gather. I am a distant cousin to Chris [Even] Koelsch. I thought Flapper Alley preceded Woodys. I had a seriously wonderful and significant food experience. For 60 cents, you could get the Blue Plate Special, as they called it, including coffee. Pascuals and missing Pascual . also remembering the fabulous salad bar at Teasersand that was in the 70s before it was such a popular thing. Really good too:). Wish I could remember what it was in 1978 Wonderful couple owned it and always served home-made yellow split pea soup. (sad day} Bobby G. I remember the Bun on Coast Village Road where it was six burgers for a buck back in the early 1960s or thereabouts. Gaynor McGregor worked at the Yankee Clipper, Kellys Corner and Derfs, i was running Hippo Waterbeds at Loreto Plaza (now Chaucers books) Still in SB. Absolutely! is a County Office. Norberts current endeavor is The Nook Waterline, 120 Santa Barbara St. Is he still consulting at Mirabelle? We were a quick drive to everything we wanted to do. The one Im thinking about was on the other side of the street. remember it as having layers of cream cheese, guac, black olives, Thanks for the help! Wed ride our bikes down to Calle Real Centre, gobble down free chips and salsa and drink water, whilst reading our menuesonly to split when we were full. Just found this while looking for info about the Epicurean. Oh, Im getting weepy! Yummy!! I dont know what happened to the original Joes Cafe location, but they moved north a half a block, and I think are still open at the new place. great food. The second we stepped on the grounds, we knew this was it! I can put together such a place if you are serious. For many years, the National Embassy was open on Sundays in the parking lot of the Miramar Hotel in Montecito for public tours. Spikes had the best potato skins. Wish I knew their recipe. Or was it Delite? How about Loops (Mr. Looper), as he had a about 5 restaurants and motels, which became Mr. Lloyds. I moved out of state but went back in 1985 and had grown up quite a bit, and he STILL remembered me!! It was the Heidelberg InnI lived right next door. I worked behind the bakery counter and making espresso drinks for the servers tables. Even when it made the sad name change to kokopelli grill..Ugh We had great crews tho..Lots of great friends still today..Also worked at Zelo and Rockys. YET Maybe sometime. We had a large group from ages ranging from 70 to 5 and all of us found something new to do on the property everyday. I forgot to mention Lafeits not sure of spelling but the old CHP office at Carrillo and 101 was moved to the bird refuge and Lafeits opened in the moved building. Pizza Bobs in IV, as he was the manager and bought Rustys (original) Pizza from Roger Duncan, who bought from Rusty, as it had been Rustys Roast Beef. I am getting closer. Ive never had anything like it before or since and I would make the drive all the way from Washington state if they were still there, just for one of their soft chicken tacos! Rachel was great to work with, and always responsive, even to the smallest details and questions. at Carrillo & DLV strictly take out so delicious, late nights at Casa Blanca, early AMs @ Little Audreys, Brays 101 and Sambos at State & Hope..Beaudalaires, Head of the Wolf, Mousse Odile..my first spiced chai at the sweetest spot, The Tea House..Santa Barbara is where I first fell in love w restaurants. I remember going there in early 1980s. if you had long hair.. And Rocky Galentis and the place by the harbor, cant remember the name but SURE do remember their OYSTER SHOOTERS..college days in S.B. Rice and nut salads and exceptional grilled fish. The one near Jordanos had the best machaca! I grew up I Goleta, so my childhood/ teenhood haunts were D.Js (best chat burger ever!) a natural food restaurant on Milpas that I think used to be where has anything to do with the one in IV. I think it folded after just a year or two. Perusing, I saw no mention of The Falcon Lounge across from the Bird Refuge. Alexs Cantina on Hollister (currently Pataya) was THE SPOT for Monday Night Football Circa 1996 in my broke, no car having college days. We need a good buffet place again! As I got older I enjoyed, BB Obriens, The Ketch, Club Bistro, The Open Door, Crab Shack, Big Bull Cafe, Sticks, Aloha Burger, el Pollo Norteno, Alexs Cantina, Acapulco, Maya Restaurant, and Peabodys. Was the German Haus the Rustys on Mission? Does anyone remember the Epicurean? I worked there as a hostess in 1979 or 1980 and have never been to another restaurant like it. And earlier, Woolworths lunch counter. favorite breakfasts of all time. I agree about the potato skins; I have never had better potato skins anywhere, and have had acceptable potato skins only two or three times in the twenty five years since I was at Spikes. And can we talk about that bouquet?! And obviously someone had to have mentioned Esaus on lower State, right? NO BS, Just really experienced crew who have done this a million times with smiles on their faces
I used to work at AAHZZ during college (which became the bistro) I worked there for a short while too AHZZZ was a great club with a super sushi chef outside named Masa . Met a pretty black girl named Brandy there c 1979-80 leave the rest of the story to your imagination. Was just wondering if it is still there , been sold or what . I forgot. Steve, Absolutely beautiful property. Alas, the chef got homesick and moved back to Mexico after a couple of years and the place closed down. No wonder they didnt last! The Sherman House on Chapala became Chads. That place was the getaway if you needed privacy. Thanks! I loved the Yee family for bringing my family many years of happiness! Derfs.I clearly remember on stunning blonde, Gaynor McGregor. Ive read all the posts. Pancho Villa was me and my best friends to go place on a Sat. Rex and Diane, thanks for confirming the cars existence and for the thorough history! The adults played bocce ball on the grass area, cards on one of the outside tables and just hung out relaxing. on CVR, now Luckysreally liked that place too. Do you remember Does anyone recall a short-lived restaurant on upper State called Teds or Teds Place, c. 1996? They had the best onion rings Ive ever had in my life! they were the best!!! I often miss the Good Earth that was near Picadilly Square (which was torn down to make way for Paseo Nuevo). Yes! I remember Spikes well First few times I was not even 21 At one time, I had the only 2 cups that were NOT destroyed, but over the years, one of them cannot be located. revenues went from $200/night to $3000/night. Hectors was a regular stop for my family and I still miss it. The Bobs Big Boy was around Hitchcock and Calle Real. Highly recommend! I too miss Koelschs bakery and have very fond memories. I think it closed in the early 80s, if not earlier. I learned how to prep ANYTHING AND EVERYTHING at that place.have some cool stories about the soap opera that place was. Yes!! There also used to be a Jolly Tiger on South Milpas, right about across from the old Post Office. It looks like it was built to be a European restaurant. drinks and food. You can easily enjoy all that Santa Barbara offers with restaurants, shopping and entertainment steps away from your front door. different (from what I remember at least). The view is beautiful. All our guests were amazed and delighted with the house, the pool area and the expansive grounds. Carnation Diner, they had the best fries and milkshakes. on Coast Village?? Brays 101, (my parents would always insist on eating in the lounge area,so they could have cocktails) my favorite Italian was Baltieris! . It used to be the County Welfare Dept. Best breakfasts at the Eggception on State Street with the most amazing home-made breads and muffins. Before it was Fosters Freeze, was it an Orange Julius? Played racquetball with her occasionally. Youre right about it being secret and mysterious. These elements expand the living room and dining room for alfresco entertaining. I still remember, piled high on a chipped ceramic plate, was the best Pork Fried Rice I had ever eaten. Does anyone remember the Swiss Chalet between Goleta and San Roque? I dont think it lasted more than a few years and became something else that I cant recall. The old Char West was on upper State, sort of around the Rustys/Jack in the Box area. Sunnys Pizza London Fog Fish and Chips RGs Giant Djs Burgers Mr. Cs Pizza Michael Anthonys Pizzeria Chewys Scandia Buffet Pioneer Chicken Betos Cantina Soho (original location) Alexs Taco Stand (dontt remember the name) where the china bowl is now (the volcano salsa!!!) There was a restaurant on Hwy 101 where my dad took us, when it was just a 2-lane Hwy. The grounds are breathtaking and there are so many beautiful paces to just sit and enjoy the natural beauty. Smorgasbord was in the name and I believe they had additional locations (one being in South Bay?) Harrys Townhouse was a great place. Yvette, Im glad someone else remembers these soft chicken tacos! S.B. The Blue Onion/JK Frimples was a late night hangout for Westmont students in the late 70s. Theatres Live. I wish I knew the recipe. Needless to say, I had to ration myself or Id be a big butterball! Maybe over by the Old Ralphs upper De La Vina? You should have been here when it was 1129. Good old SB memories indeed. Petersens Drive-in on upper State (which was later owned by Bill Thuers brother). My friend tore up his knee on that trampoline/baskettball game they had there and sued them, I hope that was not their downfall! Trying to remember what else was at 5 Points. Back to Top. You forgot or omitted Azteca. Lived in Santa Barbara 1955-1976. Like to recall it better. Loved Sun and Earth. Heaven! Sizzler was out in Goleta. The Feed Store, where Kenny Loggins and sometimes Messina played almost every time I was there, Bluebird gone?, Original Joes gone? It only served Pime Rib and It was served properly with Yorkshire Pudding. There might have been more, but these were the ones my parents took me to. Tiny place, but good falafels! How about the Flight Line so much fun, such good steaks, the perfect, perfect bar and home to the perfect martini lunch! Rudys had the best burger. Chubbies was great too! Lots of good memories from working in Santa Barbara. Good memories. They were like Coldstone, before we had Coldstone. $225 night. And Carls Steakhouse (I think it was), where Your Choice Thai is now? I know I ate there a few times, but my memory is my first company holiday party, held there. Sitting at tables under the geodesic dome covered in vines on a sunnywe thought those days would never end. There was the El Patio with its swimming pool, across from a park and on the other side of the street was the Mushroom kiddie pool and next to it the Plunge Municiple pool.