FOOD STUFF
••• Casa Agria’s State Street taproom is closing (above).
••• Bluewater Grill is looking for a buyer.
••• Aegean and Secret Bao are taking a break.
••• Chicken-finger chain coming to Goleta.
••• Oat Bakery’s cinnamon-raisin special.
••• Compilers of happy-hour deals.
••• Chase Restaurant reopening date.
••• Where’s the best coffee cake in town?
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HOT PROPERTY
Last week’s sales: 39-acre Noleta farm for $6 million; half a duplex inside the Loma Alicia gated community; architecturally funky properties on Via Alicia and in Mission Canyon; and a one-acre vacant lot on E. Mountain Drive. See what sold—and for how much.
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THE YEAR IN REVIEW
Celebrity real estate, new restaurants, Italian cities, King Kong…. Here are Siteline’s most-read posts in 2025, along with some comments and updates.
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municipalwinemakers.com/pages/visit-muni-ventura — Erik Torkells
Curious about the Ventura location of Muni. You say The Avenue but...??? — Jena
If Bubba Gump is thinking about opening there, it's clear they haven't done any market research. I can't imagine it would last long if they… — Erik
Erik, you are most welcome..... I've been know to do a few of my own"spiffer-uppers". — Lee
Interesting- Zookers in Carp is doing a fantastic job with their meat market. Best sandwiches in the area as well. Be nice if Siteline did… — Doc Sarvis
Manifuttura has a several week wait so enjoy Apertivo until you can get a reservation. It is a wonderful group of people. — janice
Agree it’s a disaster. The service started going downhill during the pandemic and it never came back. The new owners should either shut it down… — Paul
Why has Aperitivo stopped serving pasta??? — Paul
This wasn't about you or your fantasy business — Bettye Jones
Really enjoy all the great info you provide, Erik. I very much hope you will keep it going! — Holly