Vic’s Wine Bar Has Opened at The Post
More food news: Jonesy's Fried Chicken is closing; Crushcakes rolled back the changes in Goleta; the surprising theme at the Hotel Californian's new restaurant; checking in with El Encanto; a Carl's Jr. closed; another Ojai restaurant lasted less than a year; rumor about the former Rite Aid in Carpinteria; excellent sandwiches in Ventura. 4
Midcentury One-Bedroom in the Heart of Montecito Sells for $14 Million
Last week's sales also include a Padaro Lane spec reno; three-building compound in Birnam Wood; fixer-teardown on nearly two acres near Montecito Union School; tasteful 2003 Spanish off Mission Canyon; Riviera Spanish; Montecito Shores two-bedroom for $1.8 million off the initial asking price; and more. 1
First Look at the New Design for the Former Macy’s Building Downtown
Plus: Larry David in person; opening date of Habitat for Humanity’s ReStore; series of talks about non-profits; Music Academy of the West's fall/winter slate; new book about the De La Guerra family; the water slide on Padaro Lane. 1

























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Erik, agree 100 % on tipping someone else to do the bussing you yourself provided. And often I don't notice the "Bus your own table"… — CAF
I don't mind being asked to bus a table. The problem comes when I'm also being asked to tip at least 15%. For what? Taking… — Erik Torkells
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