Author: Erik Torkells

June 2, 2024

Wunderkind Is Opening a Second Shop in Montecito

Plus: The Bar Method appears to be opening downtown; Solvang gay pride parade; Sherman Oaks design studio/shop moving to the Santa Ynez Valley; Christopher Cross to play the Lobero Theatre; Vandenberg Space Force Base has a new motto. 1

Newsletter: June 2

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Where in Santa Barbara…?

Know where this was shot? Prove it in the comments. (Update: We have a winner!) 11

June 1, 2024

Derf’s Café Is Closing After 47 Years

There will be a party on Tuesday to celebrate the restaurant's long history at De La Vina and Mission. 8

May 31, 2024

A Hope Ranch House Designed by Paul Revere Williams

Noteworthy new listings also include zany architecture in Ennisbrook; Park Lane sprawler; Hope Ranch fixer; semi-rustic view house in Carpinteria; another $4 million spec reno just off the Westside; and more. 3

May 30, 2024

Coast & Olive Is Closing This Weekend

More food news: The name and concept for the former Oliver's space; Sushi Go Go at the harbor has reopened; Lilac Montecito is now serving breakfast and lunch; tantalizing croissants in Carpinteria; what's happening with Fairview Gardens Farm? 10

May 29, 2024

Exploring the Future at the Apple Store

Plus: State Street storefront mystery; big-name authors at El Encanto; the Couture Pattern Museum's tribute to fashion designer James Galanos; Patricia Chidlaw paintings at Sullivan Goss; womenswear shop (In)Larkin moved to Los Olivos; the Santa Barbara Surf Film Festival is coming up; last week's "Where in Santa Barbara...?" answer.

Newsletter: May 29

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May 28, 2024

Pair of Padaro Lane Houses Sells for $21.5 Million

Last week's sales also include the house Katy Perry went to court for; Montecito compound in need of updating; renovated Mesa four-bedroom for $4.2 million; two in the Lower Village; Lower Riviera cottages; and more.

May 27, 2024

The Return of the Miramar Resort’s Swim Raft

Plus: An astute take on the State Street problem; the Knit Shop has opened; menswear shop Tendrel is moving within the Funk Zone; the new owner of the Ballard Inn; 52 units of affordable housing in the pipeline; some thoughts about the West Mesa house asking $7.7 million; more on the stone pine trees on E. Anapamu Street. 19