FIRST LOOK
What to expect on the tour of Bellosguardo, the mysterious mansion on the bluff above East Beach.
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FOOD STUFF
••• First impressions of the Dutch Garden (above).
••• Construction on the Biltmore resort’s restaurant.
••• AMA Sushi has added a six-course prix-fixe.
••• Confirmation of Little Alex’s new location.
••• Healthy Warrior’s event space.
••• Corazón Comedor tamales by the dozen.
••• The new Courtyard by Marriott’s restaurant opens soon.
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HOT PROPERTY
Last week’s sales: E. Mountain Drive off-market for $17.5 million; historic property on 12 acres in Montecito; a lovely Riviera house for $6.3 million; Yankee Farm fixer/teardown; funky house near the Presidio; 1917 and 1923 houses in the Upper East; and many more. See what sold—and for how much.
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Recent Comments
Is there info on how long the intersection will be closed to apply this decoration? — Christine!
I think the street art looks cool and it’s not like the grant money could be used for other purposes. I’m grateful for whoever organized… — Sean
one more comment,, that space always screamed beer garden to me. or Big Star Taco in Wicker Park. more open space to enjoy ocean breeze...… — Dean Carter
Good start. Nice homage to the roof and flower shop... not that either of those were architectural standouts on CVR. More seating/stucture moved to front/parking… — Dean Carter
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Zero and LEED Gold (plus-plus) aside, the design is striking, well-thought-out, and a nice departure from the same-same outdated architecture… — Vince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