SHOP TO IT
A fresh take on the classic corner store is opening in Santa Barbara—but instead of Doritos and Coors Light, The Eddy will offer natural wine, craft beer, pantry items, homewares, and grab-and-go fare from local partners such as Revolver and Oat Bakery.
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JUST LISTED
Noteworthy new listings: 120-year-old Queen Anne given a crisp renovation; Campanil spec reno; a welcoming backyard off Camino Viejo; ocean view on the Riviera for $1.695 million; a West Mesa flip attempt; and more.
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FOOD STUFF
••• Thai Barbecue is coming to the Santa Barbara Public Market.
••• Stella Mare’s lease won’t be renewed.
••• Mariscos Santa Barbara has closed.
••• Kin Bakeshop opening forecast.
••• Profiles of Tondi Gelato and Anchor Rose.
••• Simple Feast has gone out of business.
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ODDS & ENDS
••• Why were cameras installed at the Montecito hot springs?
••• The latest plans for the De La Guerra Plaza revamp.
••• Little Rainbow Foot Spa closed for remodeling.
••• A new explanation for MarBorg’s non-curbside rate hike.
••• Union Bank is becoming U.S. Bank.
••• East Beach water-contact closure lifted.
••• Free firewood from the State Street Axe Club.
••• Potential public use of Santa Barbara High School’s track and football field.
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WHERE IN SANTA BARBARA…?
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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
Thank you, Erik, for reminding your readers to support local businesses; it is one of the critical ways to help our communities thrive. (I laughed… — Pat
I agree about the skimpy wine pour. However, we loved the shared entrees (chicken and salmon) with their special rice. Yes there were leftovers but… — ElizabethW
That 5% would go to all employees proportionate to their hours I would presume compared to tips where more skilled staff take a higher percentage,… — Don
Geo , you know absolutely nothing about the restaurant business. — Roy
What if, and bear with me here because this is complicated, restaurants just paid their staff normally and charged prices that reflected those expenses, i.e.… — Rich
Little Mountain just isn’t organized. Everyone is very nice and the atmosphere stylish, but there is something wrong with it. The food is weird, portions… — Joan
I intensely to test Sur charges for the cost of doing business. Will they give back 5% profits to the patrons when they do extremely… — Geo