Café Stella Announced a Closing Date
More food news: Lunch—and totchos—at Validation Ale; Fresco Cafe pushed back its opening a few days; Mony's introduced breakfast burritos; Matty's Hot Chicken has left the Public Market; another coffee shop stopped charging extra for non-dairy milk; Checo's taqueria opening soon in Isla Vista. 4
Indoor/Outdoor Heaven on the Riviera
Noteworthy new listings also include an exotic flip attempt near the Upper Village; a pair of Padaro Lane houses; brawny Mediterranean in Montecito; a makeover candidate off Picacho Lane; Coast Village California cottage; a mammoth primary bathroom; San Roque renovation; and more. 2
New Design Guidelines for Parklets on the State Street Promenade
Other recent news: Reactions to two proposed apartment complexes downtown; desalination buoys to be tested off Vandenberg; Biltmore employees headed for arbitration; the county is looking at more tiny villages for the homeless; Bennett's Toys is closing; Conan O'Brien bought in Carpinteria; looking at the candidates in November's election; new boutique in Santa Ynez. 3
Recent Comments
Can’t wait to see my kids and their friends running around that huge grassy area while I enjoy a beverage, man. If you don’t like… — Proud Daddy
Thanks! The premade burritos never held the same appeal for me, but they'd certainly do in a pinch. — Erik Torkells
I hope brass bear keeps in mind that San Roque deserves a place where adults can enjoy a nice meal without kids yelling and screaming… — Coffee snob
Hi Erik! Maybe you knew this but Mony’s bfast burritos are available (have been for some time) at Dart’s in the AM! ☺️ — Katherine S.
the 805 is bomb proof, right? — christine!
So sad to hear about Bennett’s closing! It was my favorite go to place for birthday gifts that they always wrapped for free. It was… — TRACY
Not sure how long (In)Larkin will last charging $198 for a straw hat and $138 for a tank top. Yikes! — Tracy
You got it! — Erik Torkells
Presidio Guard House.... — Jillian
It is part of the painted signage on the wall of The Guard House — Jillian