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. 5
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. 14

























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Fair enough. Don't mean to lump Siteline in with the others, but would love to hear the unfiltered take — J
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Perhaps folks on the take, afraid of litigation, or afraid to lose advertising revenue. You will not find a single piece of critical commentary of… — J
Palapas do seem out of character for the property and climate. Love a swim up bar although they will need to keep the pool temp… — Don
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