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August 17, 2025

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Newsletter: August 17

August 17, 2025|by Erik Torkells

FOOD STUFF
••• Sama Sama Kitchen to share its space with a tasting room.
••• The chicken parm sandwich at Tina’s (above).
••• Weekend breakfast at The Win-Dow.
••• The Santa Barbara Greek Festival is this weekend.
••• Ospi’s short dining window.
••• Ventura’s Limon y Sal has closed after 10 years.
••• The Museum of Natural History’s annual Mission Creek Beer Festival.
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JUST LISTED
Noteworthy new listings: Playdate paradise pff Picacho Lane; 1990s energy on a premiere Hope Ranch street; spec reno of a 1955 Paul Greene in San Roque; another Loma Alicia condo with an impressive view; Santa Ynez Valley hacienda; the cute Victorian across from Ortega Park; and more.

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NEWS ROUNDUP
••• City council approves 90-unit apartment complex on Milpas Street.
••• Library plaza picnic tables nixed.
••• Gifford Fire update and why the smoke hasn’t been a problem here.
••• Developer slams city council.
••• 24/7 cannabis operation denied.
••• Single-seat ultralight aircraft demo in Carpinteria (above).
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WHERE IN SANTA BARBARA…?
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Just Listed

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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

Restaurant News

  • Opening Date for Sweetaly Gelato
  • New York–Style Pizzeria Opening on State Street
  • Apna Is Opening a Sister Restaurant on State Street
  • Erewhon to Open in Thousand Oaks Next Month
  • The Lovin’ Spoonful Frozen Yogurt Shop Has Reopened

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