FOOD STUFF
••• Pony Espresso has shortened its name and expanded its ambitions (above).
••• The reasons behind Linden Hall’s implosion.
••• Crudo to open in Solvang.
••• Pattaya Thai Restaurant has rebranded.
••• Profiles of Bouchon and Cookie Plug.
••• The World of Pinot Noir festival is coming up.
••• Los Alamos Market has a new owner.
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HOT PROPERTY
Last week’s sales: Ennisbrook contemporary for $3.35 million off the initial asking price; two prime examples of the power of turnkey (in Montecito Oaks and where the Westside meets Alta Mesa); off-market sale of an interior designer’s former Mission Canyon pad; a pair of houses on five acres east of Santa Ynez; and more. See what sold—and for how much.
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ODDS & ENDS
••• Photographer Gray Malin is working on a Channel Drive vacation rental.
••• The official opening for the six-mile Arroyo Quemado Trail at Baron Ranch.
••• Maria Rendón show at Sullivan Goss (above).
••• Marcus Roberts Trio to play the Lobero Theatre.
••• Chelsea Handler returns to the Santa Barbara Bowl.
••• Public meeting about Milpas Street changes.
••• “Where in Santa Barbara…?” answer.
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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
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