Newsletter: October 27

WELCOME WAGON
Italian wine bar Aperitivo opens tonight: the interior and menu tell a refreshingly sophisticated story, and rare for these parts, the wine list is almost entirely Italian.

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HOT PROPERTY
It was yet another monster week for Santa Barbara real estate, with a ton of sales at impressive prices—including two off-market and six above ask.

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ODDS & ENDS
••• A visit to the new StretchLab studio (above).
••• Exploring Patrick Nesbitt’s over-the-top Summerland estate, heading to auction soon.
••• The nubby facade of Jeff Shelton’s round tower.
••• Amtrak route to be reservation-only around Thanksgiving.
••• “Fantasy rainfall” game.
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ODDS & ENDS
••• The Santa Barbara swap meet is back with a bang.
••• A trio of Funk Zone buildings for sale (above).
••• Exhibit of Santa Barbara Bowl posters at the Shopkeepers.
••• Rescued chihuahuas up for adoption.
••• Coastal trail study seeks input.
••• Fabulous Queen Anne landmark for sale.
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WHERE IN SANTA BARBARA…?
Congratulations to Madison Gold for being the first to correctly identify the location seen in this photo.

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