YOU GOTTA TRY THIS, PART 4
Potstickers, pancakes, smash burgers, soufflés…. The final post in this series—in which local foodies recommend their favorite dishes—has something for everyone.
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NEWS ROUNDUP
••• The stay-at-home order is expected to be extended.
••• A documentary about the self-declared security guard at the old Miramar resort (above).
••• Tunnel Trail power lines removed.
••• Westside shop closes after 30 years.
••• TV producer bought in Birnam Wood.
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ODDS & ENDS
••• A nail salon is opening in Montecito’s Upper Village (above).
••• Everything inside Botanik is half off.
••• Antoinette boutique closed after 47 years.
••• San Ysidro Road estate tries for a $2.1 million Covid bump.
••• City seeks input on Mission Canyon Road bridge repair.
••• Union Pacific to replace stretches of track over the next few weeks.
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FOOD STUFF
••• Better Burrito has launched a sandwich business.
••• The debut of La Vecinita’s Kitchen, serving “authentic Mexican food.”
••• Barb’s Pies offers a deal to healthcare workers.
••• Online ordering at Mesa Verde.
••• Forthcoming vegan restaurant in Ventura.
••• Apple-pie bialy (above).
••• Grocery Outlet’s wine manager.
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Recent Comments
Hallelujah! The return of that Southbound on-ramp is long overdue — Tammy
You've done a great thing for the hapless men of Santa Barbara with this series. Stopping by half of these stores. — Andy
The post office renaming will cost roughly $500,000 paid for by the USPS internal funds from stamps and fees. — Derek
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