FOOD STUFF
••• Shalhoob’s is leaving the Public Market.
••• The new, more reasonably priced menu at Augie’s.
••• Opening forecast for Oat Bakery’s Montecito outpost.
••• City council OKs parklet fees.
••• “An exciting celebration of insect cuisine.”
••• The Natural Coast Wine Festival returns next month.
••• Seattle bakery pop-up.
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HOT PROPERTY
Last week’s sales: Lower Riviera spec reno for more than a million over ask; Bonnymede two-bedroom for $4.5 million; new construction on the Mesa for $4.1 million; Mission Canyon spec reno; incomplete project way up Gibraltar Road; Campanil vacant lot; and more. See what sold—and for how much.
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SHOP TO IT
The Brown Design Group has restored what was originally the Second Baptist Church—a Gothic Revival building from 1925, more recently the Church of Skatan—and there is no handsomer shop in town.
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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