FIRST LOOK
“We spend a lot of time in hotel bars when we travel,” says Misty Orman, and she and her husband, Brandon Ristaino, have channeled that experience into their new lounge at the Montecito Inn. Plus, there’s a concise, French-leaning menu by the Sama Sama chefs.
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HOT PROPERTY
Last week’s sales: Greek-inspired home at bluff’s edge for half off; Summerland project with big views; Hollister Ranch “surf shack”; mountain-facing oceanfront condo in Carp for just under $4 million; Mission Canyon Mediterranean on 4.64 acres; and more. See what sold—and for how much. (Photo by Spencer Sky.)
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ODDS & ENDS
••• When the next segment of carpool lanes might open.
••• Michael Towbes Library Plaza to debut soon.
••• The San Ysidro Ranch’s botanical garden.
••• New health-and-wellness shop in Carpinteria.
••• Paintings by Siddarth Parasnis (above).
••• State Route 192 to reopen near Parma Park.
••• Activation of a new traffic signal.
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Recent Comments
If you're asking about the Huntington Hotel, the Big Four is indeed the only restaurant and it looked the same to me (but has probably… — Erik Torkells
It's next on the list. — Erik Torkells
I feel compelled to mention that the property owners here all say their gardners can do better with a broom- why AREN'T THEY OUT THERE… — Christine!
V e r y interesting- thanks. Is there more than one dining room? Is the iconic restaurant decor as before? — Greg
Have you tried Hotel Drisco in Pacific Heights? We love it! — Ann Capogrosso
ha the coffee movement was my neighborhood coffee shop when they first opened. they were always quite friendly, surprised to hear about any uppityness, but… — bailey debruynkops
Taco Bell on Milpas is closed. Fence around the property. I'm hearing, they're remodeling to upgrade the restaurant — Robert Goluck
Oh yes, let's add more super unaffordable boutiques that no one shops in and they eventually close hahahahahah. Your entitlement is showing. — CW
The Only in Santa Barbara store is at 633 State (a different location than this). — Erik Torkells
Bombay Station is great! It might be worth noting the glass of OJ could be in a super large glass, or more in the foreground,… — Michael