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Bitar Group acquires The Nook at Lama Dog in Santa Barbara’s Funk Zone

The Bitar Group has taken over The Nook, a Funk Zone restaurant located at 116 Santa Barbara St. Georges Bitar told the News-Press that the group assumed operations of the Nook on Feb. 1, with escrow expected to close later this month.

by Joy Martin • Special for the News-Press February 13, 2026February 13, 2026