Author: Erik Torkells

July 25, 2024

Aggressive Invasive Ants Discovered in Montecito

Other recent news: Santa Barbara is thinking about spending money on an economic development plan; downtown building could become apartments; Mesa residents are concerned about Elings Park fire risk; Carpinteria's Soap store is closing; the tree of the month; push to turn Carpinteria's former Rite Aid into a community center; miserable Casa Dorinda resident Renée Templeraud. 14

July 24, 2024

First Impressions of Jonesy’s Fried Chicken

More food news: Nobu confirmed for the Four Seasons Biltmore resort; Clark's Oyster Bar is shooting to open this fall; chef Budi Kazali's reboot of The Gathering Table debuts this week; Lilac Montecito profile; Five Points Starbucks closed for renovation; Pang Zi Noodle Shop has opened. 8

Newsletter: July 24

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July 23, 2024

Is Even More High-End Retail Coming to Montecito?

Plus: British fashion brand Sunspel is opening in the Montecito Country Mart; Zegna debuted at the Miramar; Highway 154 update; Summerland block party; Clairo to play the Santa Barbara Bowl; Lotusland at night.

July 22, 2024

More Big Changes Are Coming to the Biltmore

The plans call for a second restaurant and two new family pools—with sand beaches, rock waterfalls, and an island bar. Plus: Nobu is pretty much confirmed. 20

1929 Mary Craig Hacienda to Get the Spec-Reno Treatment

Last week's sales also include a modern farmhouse on 20 acres southeast of Los Olivos; 1955 Hedgerow compound fixer off market; contemporary interiors in West Mesa; Hidden Valley cul-de-sac; and a San Roque three-bedroom.

July 21, 2024

Dipping a Toe Into Southern Corsica

After two weeks in Paris, a non-city destination sounded like just the thing, so we rented a villa outside the Corsican town of Bonifacio and reveled in the natural beauty of the island's southern tip. 1

Newsletter: July 21

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Where in Santa Barbara…?

Know where this was shot? Prove it in the comments. (Update: We have a winner!) 5

July 20, 2024

The Palace Grill Is Closing After 39 Years

More food news: Old Town Coffee and Buena Onda have left Mosaic Locale; Poke House has opened; changes could be coming to the Breakwater Restaurant at the harbor; new food options at the Tyler x Lieu Dit tasting room; more on the upgrading of Moby Dick; Intermezzo launched Sunday brunch; the city keeps jerking around The Daisy. 13