FOOD STUFF
••• First impressions of Etty’s Jewish Deli & Bakery (above).
••• Validation Ale is expanding into spirits.
••• Update on the former Mackenzie Market space in San Roque.
••• New distillery in the works downtown.
••• Santa Ynez’s Pony Espresso has officially been reborn as Pony Cocktails + Kitchen.
••• Portland-based chai company moving here.
••• Sandwich pop-up in the Funk Zone.
••• Buellton taco pop-up.
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JUST LISTED
Noteworthy new listings: Contemporary new construction near the Upper Village; a fixer across from the Douglas Family Preserve; equestrian compound off Modoc Road; Spanish Mission Revival in outer Solvang; and a 37-acre ranch heavy on wood and brick.
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NEWS ROUNDUP
••• Looking into the effect of space launches.
••• Macy’s will close 65 stores after the holiday season.
••• Railroad-crossing failure due to vandalism.
••• A step forward for the Surfliner Inn.
••• Profile of The Horse Project Santa Barbara.
••• Non-emergency city offices to close for two weeks.
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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
The post office renaming will cost roughly $500,000 paid for by the USPS internal funds from stamps and fees. — Derek
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