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July 13, 2025

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Newsletter: July 13

July 13, 2025|by Erik Torkells

ON THE HORIZON
The 32 restaurants expected to open in coming months include Aperitivo’s spinoff; two Thomas Keller establishments; an outpost of Nobu; three true farm-to-table restaurants; Basque-inspired food downtown; Mediterranean on De La Guerra Plaza; harborside revamp; three newcomers at the Public Market; two Funk Zone cocktail bars; Mexican seafood; and much more.

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JUST LISTED
Noteworthy new listings: The Picacho Lane mansion of Adam Levine and Behati Prinsloo for $65 million; a dazzler once you step inside; Montecito Spanish-ish with a tricky floor plan; mini compound on 1.6 acres on the edge of the Hedgerow; the striking Brutalist home on Eucalyptus Hill; and more.

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NEWS ROUNDUP
••• El Encanto may get a coffee shop and private club (above).
••• The owners of the property behind the Mission claim to be leasing it to a church.
••• E-bike riders ticketed.
••• The temporary Goleta Valley Library is open.
••• Highway 166 reopened as Madre Fire gets closer to containment.
→ Read the post.

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WHERE IN SANTA BARBARA…?
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Recent Comments

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Erik. Glad to hear someone gave you a tip! You deserve it. That said, if you don't need the cash, you (and anyone else for… — Ben Romo

I think that guy just collects old Santa Barbara signs if you also look there is a talk of the town sign there also — Augg

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