Last week I mentioned that Big T’s Deli is coming the Santa Barbara Public Market. Public Market  co-owner Travis Twinning sent me an update:

Hi John,

I wanted to share some important updates regarding the restaurant. Wexler’s, despite having a fantastic product and a loyal following, faced challenges in managing operations from a distance, which impacted its reception among the locals. Since I personally funded the kitchen build-out, the Wexler’s owners and I agreed that it would be best for me to take back control of the restaurant.

With that in mind, I’ve decided to rebrand the restaurant and bring in an executive chef to oversee daily operations. This will help us maintain the highest quality offerings at great prices. We believe we’ve found the perfect approach to make this work.

We will continue to offer all the favorites from the old Wexler’s menu, with some exciting twists and small updates. Additionally, we’re adding local favorites like a delicious Italian sub, beef dip, classic turkey sandwich, traditional, tuna melt and a variety of salads and sides.

We’ve also decided to combine the kitchen with 3 Monkeys. This change will give chef Andrew an overview of both 3 Monkeys and Big T’s Deli while providing us with more cooking space to introduce additional delicious items.

We’re thrilled to be locally owned and operated again, and I genuinely believe the new menu, paired with some classic favorites, will be a hit. I can’t wait for you to come down and try it out. Looking forward to seeing you soon!

Best,

Travis Twining
Santa Barbara Public Market