FOOD STUFF
••• A beer garden is opening in the Funk Zone.
••• A new Cajé café has opened inside the former Petros restaurant.
••• Update on efforts to replace the cow atop Bossie’s Kitchen.
••• T.W. Hollister’s vermouth club.
••• Bettina T-shirts.
••• The Restaurant at Meadowood is taking up residence in Ojai.
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NEWS ROUNDUP
••• Santa Barbara County got sent back to the purple tier.
••• Early Tesla investor bought big in Montecito (above).
••• Santa Barbara’s $39 million stadium is done.
••• Tree of the month is the Eugenia.
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SHOP TO IT
With Hacienda by Bonita Lifestyle, Rita Villa has returned to Summerland and expanded her offerings to include not just apparel but also home decor, food, and a kids’ corner. It might be as close as you’ll get to a vacation in Tulum these days.
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JUST LISTED
The week’s notable new listings include a renowned landscape designer’s San Roque cottage, spectacular views from the top of Park Lane, a Cape Cod charmer on Arcady Road, a Mesa spec renovation, and more.
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ODDS & ENDS
••• A new home store on Santa Claus Lane
••• Partial demolition proposed for a prominent beachfront house.
••• Former mayor Sheila Lodge’s new book about Santa Barbara urban planning.
••• Farmer & the Flea is this Sunday.
••• Special dispensation regarding holiday decor.
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Taking criticism from losers is price of not being one — Duds
One of the best travel articles I’ve ever read. The narrative and the pics made me feel that I was there. Thanks ever so much — Jeff
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