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January 4, 2026

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Newsletter: January 4

January 4, 2026|by Erik Torkells

GET OUT OF TOWN
In order to visit Michael Heizer’s mammoth art project in the Nevada desert, my husband and I needed to spend a couple of nights in Las Vegas—so we dragged along his mom on a quest for age-appropriate thrills.

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UNDER THE HOOD
The State of the Site: Siteline continues to grow, thanks to everyone who reads it and advertises. But where does it go from here?

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WHERE IN SANTA BARBARA…?
Know where this was shot? Prove it in the comments.

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Recent Comments

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

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