WELCOME WAGON
After nearly seven years, Merci’s Elizabeth Colling and Nick Barainca are ready to take on dinner—but with a totally different experience than during the day. “It’s a mixtape of the greatest hits from places in Paris where we thought, ‘We have to do this,’” says Barainca. (Photos by Studio Arna.)
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FOOD STUFF
••• Yetz’s Bagels has opened in Goleta (above).
••• Update on Renaud’s Bistro on upper State Street.
••• Mesa frozen-yogurt shop will apparently reopen.
••• Santa Ynez’s Lucky Hen Larder will close next month.
••• Queen Cup Coffee is now focusing on Los Olivos.
••• Bite Club profile.
••• Corazón outpost could be coming to the harbor.
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HOT PROPERTY
Last week’s sales: Handsome Hope Ranch renovation for $8.83 million; Campanil fixer; the cruciform one on Hidden Valley Lane; spec reno above N. Patterson Avenue; Old California between Mission Canyon and Cielito; Rancho Guacamole; and more. See what sold—and for how much.
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Recent Comments
Well, if Yetz's Bagels knows their market as they may, there could be wisdom I can't see in opening a second outlet a couple of… — Michael G
Lucky’s, Tre Lune and Los Arroyos have been there for over 20 years. Not bad. And feels like the Chinese restaurant has been around forever.… — AFC
Excited to try Merci for dinner! I personally love that location and everything about the Montecito Country Mart. It’s no problem being across from the… — Joan m
These walks are fantastic! You’ve got a great eye for design and architectural details. I’m sure many of us long time Santa Barbarans have learned… — Hugh M
This dinner menu looks delicious. I wonder if that steak au poivre is an homage to the signature dish at Bistro Paul Bert. Best of… — Barbara
Hmmm I’m not sure I believe that The Lovin’ Spoonful will reopen in the next few weeks. The same sign has been in the window… — Tracy M
I cannot imagine a worse location for a Re-Store. No parking. Overtly difficult access via one-way streets and a steady stream of tourists and homeless… — Sam Tababa
Mystery graffiti, Red- no SCE Blue-no water Green- no sewer — Rick
Lasting seven years, nowadays feels monumental. Look at Coast Village Road's track record. I appreciate Merci for being genuine and consistent. Dinner looks great and… — ES Corchero
How long is a “longtime” — Art