FOOD STUFF
••• First impressions of the new Rare Society steakhouse.
••• Thai Bistro to take the place of TAP Thai in San Roque.
••• Checking out the new market half of Montesano Market & Deli in Montecito.
••• A peek inside L’Antica Pizzeria da Michele.
••• Hotel Californian is working a rooftop bar exclusively for guests.
••• A plea from Beans BBQ.
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HOT PROPERTY
Last week’s sales: Long wait pays off for Upper East grande dame; Montecito midcentury; Hope Ranch fixer; new-build near Elings Park; 1975 Westside house with potential; a pair of oceanfront vacant lots in West Mesa; and more. See what sold—and for how much.
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NEWS ROUNDUP
••• Jennifer Aniston bought a house from Oprah Winfrey.
••• There’s talk of a sophisticated burglary in Montecito.
••• Big Milpas Street apartment complex makes progress (above).
••• Story poles up for Chapala Street apartments.
••• Goleta is getting a gas station and keeping a car wash.
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Recent Comments
Agreed, this building does not cohesively fit on the street. It may be bold and striking, but also completely out of place for Coast Village… — Marc
I like the addition. I believe when it's built, he should invite The Bottle Shop to open a space below. That would be the only… — Taylor Hunt
Agree 100%. Attractive in itself but not plonked down on CVR. Does not fit in at all with the local-and-cozy-but-sophisticated look of the other retail… — Dana
Where's the "it's not in Montecito" comments? For looks really good in these photos! — Don
Loving this for Montecito! Net Zero and LEED Gold (plus-plus) aside, the design is striking, well-thought-out, and a nice departure from the same-same outdated architecture… — Vince
I've provided input to the CV Road for nearly 50 years working with developers as a Designer/Broker. We do have an assortment of styles and… — Maryanne Brillhart
I am appalled to see this abomination land in our sweet little Spanish style town. Can anyone point me in the direction on how to… — Barrie Glabman
Personally I wish he would have used that money to pay the 425 workers he stiffed. I don't think he deserves to have his name… — Tracy M
Agreed - I miss the margaritas and the great chips and salsa at cava! — chelsea
Love the look. As Erik pointed out, there is a range of design along CVR so this won't "stick out" but rather add another interesting… — Curtis