Locavore to Feature Rustic California Comfort Food in Downtown Santa Barbara

Release Date: April 18,2018

By Joshua Molina, Noozhawk Staff Writer | @JECMolina | April 19, 2018

The Locavore, schedule to open in June at 21 W. Victoria St. in downtown Santa Barbara, will source rustic California comfort food highlighting local flavors. (Joshua Molina / Noozhawk photo)

You’ve heard of the carnivore, the herbivore and the omnivore.

Now make way for The Locavore.

Andrew and Sharon Crawley are opening the one-of-a-kind restaurant at 21 W. Victoria St., at the site of the former Nugget Bar and Restaurant.

The Crawleys are busy renovating the building, trying to get it ready for a June opening.

Executive Chef Andrew Crawley said the food will be “rustic California comfort food highlighting local flavors.”

Crawley said he will partner with local suppliers. He’s been a chef for more than 30 years and has consulted and helped other people start restaurants for nearly a decade.

Santa Barbara, he said, was the perfect spot to take a chance on his dream.

“We’re just really excited to be part of the community,” Crawley said. “I love the location. I love Santa Barbara.”

The Crawleys also plan a full-service catering business for parties, weddings and special events. When finished, the restaurant will feature photographs of Santa Barbara’s old-time agriculture and fishing community.

They plan six beers on tap and 20 different bottles of beverages.