A popular Nashville-style hot chicken chain offering chicken so spicy that it needs a waiver officially opens in Santa Maria on Friday.

The chain, Angry Chickz, is opening its doors at 2102 S. Bradley Road, making it one of its newest locations out of more than 30 across the country. 

“Expanding into Santa Maria is a natural next step for us as we continue growing along the California coast,” founder and CEO David Mkhitaryan told Noozhawk. “We can’t wait to introduce the brand to a new neighborhood and bring high energy, bold flavors and an experience that people can make their own every time they come in.”

The restaurant offers chicken tenders, sliders and bowls that diners can choose to make as spicy as they want, with six spice levels. 

The spiciest level, named “angry,” requires customers to be older than 18 and sign a waiver and release of liability form. 

Before its expansion to Santa Maria, the closest Angry Chickz location was in Ventura.

The Grand on State Opens in Downtown Santa Barbara

A jazz restaurant, The Grand on State, officially opened in downtown Santa Barbara on Thursday.

The Grand on State opened at 1218 State St., next to the Granada Theatre, on Thursday but has been hosting a soft opening for the past month, according to a press release. 

Inside the space is a Steinway grand piano, a performance area and a listening room “designed for intimate live performances,” the press release stated.

Thursday through Saturday, it offers “ticketed live music,” including dinner, wine and desserts.

“The Grand was created as a soft place to land — a room where live music, exquisite food, fine wine and warm hospitality invite people to settle in, exhale and stay up late with jazz,” co-founder Jenna Berg said in the press release. “We are grateful for the warm welcome we have received during our soft opening and are honored to celebrate this next chapter with the city and our growing community.”

CrossHatch Winery Relocates Santa Ynez Tasting Room to Santa Barbara

CrossHatch Winery has moved from its Santa Ynez tasting room to Santa Barbara. 

The winery moved to its new location at 111 E. Haley St. in May and is in an industrial-style building that will allow for the winery to expand, according to a press release. 

“This move feels aligned with the vision I’ve carried for CrossHatch,” owner Michelle Vautier said in a press release. “The new space gives us room to deepen what we do and expand what’s possible.”

The new location also has a commercial kitchen that will be used as a shared culinary workspace, according to a press release.

Mendocino Farms Officially Opening in June

Sandwich and salad spot Mendocino Farms is officially opening its doors at La Cumbre Plaza in Santa Barbara on June 30, the chain announced on social media. 

It will be the restaurant chain’s first Santa Barbara County location.

Mendocino Farms, at 3851 State St., will open next to Chipotle in the shopping center, and construction is already underway. 

Retail Store SKYHOP Opens in Carpinteria

A new clothing, goods and flower store opened in Carpinteria in May.

The store, SKYHOP, is located at 890 Linden Ave. 

It defines itself as a “fresh coastal space” that supports “local and abroad artisans, organic brands, and inspired living,” according to a social media post.