FOOD NEWS
••• Oliver’s is closing this week.
••• Opening date for Oat Bakery’s outpost at the Montecito Country Mart.
••• New restaurant in the works at Sandpiper golf course.
••• The Barnsdall-Rio Grande Gas Station in Goleta could become a café.
••• Profile of Empty Bowl Gourmet Noodle Bar on the occasion of its 10th anniversary.
••• Na Na Thai’s special Mexican menu for Cinco de Mayo.
••• Checking in with Olivella, the Ojai Valley Inn’s flagship restaurant.
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HOT PROPERTY
Last week’s sales: French-inspired house in Campanil for $555,000 over ask; East Valley Road Mediterranean, finally; off-market in Hope Ranch and on the Riviera; glam Bel Air Knolls spec reno for $4.25 million; Alta Mesa fixer; new construction in West Mesa; Hidden Valley equestrian property for a loss; and more. See what sold—and for how much.
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ODDS & ENDS
••• Cabana Home is moving to a downtown landmark (above).
••• The Marcus boutique on Coast Village Road is closing.
••• Drybar announced an opening date.
••• A new Goleta pharmacy with home delivery.
••• Ensemble Theatre Company’s 2024-2025 season.
••• The new stop sign on Hot Springs Road.
••• A slate of improvements proposed at Birnam Wood Golf Club.
••• More photos of the West Mesa dragon.
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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