A Peek at the Biltmore’s Poolside Palapas
Plus: Contenders for the renaming of Calle Cesar Chavez; East Valley Road garage under new ownership; meeting about the proposed Padaro Lane railroad expansion; StretchLab Montecito has closed; new leather goods shop in El Paseo; vandalism of tree plaques; Ageless Fitness has moved; up next at Seimandi & Leprieur gallery. 9
Opening in Carpinteria: Rincon General Bodega and Wine Bar
More food news: St. Bibiana is expanding; The Ellwood rethought its model; Alma Fonda Fina name change; open house and cookout at the White Buffalo Land Trust; opening date for the Restaurant at Edna; profiles of Vic's Wine Bar and Ojai Mountain Farm; Jeannine's is annexing Tap Thai's space in Goleta; Mini Kabob returns to Na Na Thai. 15

























Recent Comments
If only there was a way to avoid being pepper sprayed by a federal agent.....oh wait. — jimbooo
I generally agree with the comments but I still hope that this look works. I think Erik was right to hold back comments for now.… — John
Funny how everyone think they knows it better than actual designers, design boards and real architects Why don’t you let people decide what they do… — Zeljko
That's a good answer! — NotNews
Every day I walk by the Biltmore and every day it gets tackier. Can't believe anyone thought this was a good idea. Wouldn't be surprised… — Jilt
Maybe we should wait to see the finished project. With continual changes who knows how it will turn out. I know Beanie Baby money is… — Don
Fair enough. Don't mean to lump Siteline in with the others, but would love to hear the unfiltered take — J