FOOD STUFF
••• Updates on Augie’s, Alma Fonda Fina, and Wexler’s Deli.
••• Lighthouse Coffee opened in Calle Real Shopping Center.
••• Metropulos Fine Foods has sold.
••• Clark’s Oyster Bar progress.
••• Santa Barbara Restaurant Week is coming up.
••• Priedite Barbecue has moved.
••• Nook Pizzeria profile.
••• The Nella Kitchen & Bar folks are opening a “pinsa café” in Santa Ynez.
••• The story of Montecito’s Bottle Shop.
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HOT PROPERTY
Last week’s sales: Two-acre Hedgerow compound for $16.5 million; 40-acre ranch outside Santa Ynez; 1970s architecture on Alameda Padre Serra; off-market in Cielito; five-bedroom above More Mesa; and more. See what sold—and for how much.
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ODDS & ENDS
••• CycleBar indoor cycling studio opens this week.
••• Recommendation for TropiCali Beauty Boutique.
••• Daryl Hall and Elvis Costello at the Bowl.
••• The French Wave Film Festival.
••• The Well is having a sale.
••• Workshop on potential sites to be rezoned for housing.
••• Secret Stairs guidebook to L.A.
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Recent Comments
State street is already closed to traffic and I’m sure they can lay tiles down pretty quickly on Carrillo. I love the colorful tiles and… — AFC
I'll be interesting to see, what they uncover, when they begin to dig. — Jeff Ross
They should rename the street Calle Dolores Huerta! — Mariana
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