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October 7, 2026

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Newsletter: October 7

October 7, 2026|by Erik Torkells

FOOD STUFF
••• Update on the restaurant at the Stella Mare’s Bistro space (above).
••• The location of Beau spinoff Esther.
••• Clementine’s Steak House is closing after more than 50 years.
••• Revolver to start taking online orders.
••• New fall festival at the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History.
••• Profile of The Larder.
••• Japanese food hall coming to Ventura arcade/bowling alley.
••• The Siteline Directory is for restaurants, too.
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HOT PROPERTY
Last week’s sales: Picacho Lane floops for nearly $4 million off the initial asking price; appealing traditional on East Valley Road; Santa Ynez equestrian compound; Yankee Farm project; two in the Lower Village; Glendessary Lane charmer on two lots; Franceschi Road spiffer-upper; stylish spec reno; Lower Riviera getaway; and more. See what sold—and for how much.

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ODDS & ENDS
••• Checking out two stylish new shops in the Funk Zone (above).
••• Update on the Tinker’s building in Summerland.
••• UCSB students you can hire for piecework.
••• Susan and Jeff Bridges are taking over a State Street gallery.
••• Exhibit of bird etchings.
••• The mysterious statue at the Santa Barbara Zoo.
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