Author: Erik Torkells

January 28, 2024

Where in Santa Barbara…?

Know where this was shot? Prove it in the comments. (Update: We have a winner!) 3

January 26, 2024

Somewhere Between the Moon and San Roque

Noteworthy new listings also include a large blank slate in Montecito; turnkey carriage house; Ennisbrook casita with an impressive backyard; Nancy Meyers style in San Roque; Brutalist hacienda outside Los Olivos; and more.

January 25, 2024

No Reprieve for the Press Room

Other recent news: City council approves the conversion of the Quality Inn to homeless housing; using technology to analyze local commutes; oil and gas well drilled proposed for the Cuyama Valley; the tree of the month. 8

January 24, 2024

Opening Dates and Menus for Wexler’s Deli and Lilac Montecito

More food news: First impressions of Azul; a bagel epiphany in Isla Vista; new monthly Taste Makers Market in Summerland; Dave's Drip House profile; the Women Winemakers & Culinarians Celebration in the Santa Ynez Valley. 16

Newsletter: January 24

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January 23, 2024

The Whale House in Mission Canyon Sells for $2.25 Million

Last week's sales also include a 71-acre ranch compound east of Solvang; a pair of one-acre lots on Hot Springs Road; off-market across from Shoreline Park; Cielito fixer; Alex D'Alfonso on De La Guerra Road; and more. 1

January 22, 2024

A Visit to the Goleta Butterfly Grove

Plus: The public got to explore the house Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom won in a legal fight; Stabiles is moving; Find Your Feet rebranded as Sock Harbor; another clothing shop on State Street; two four-story buildings going up on Garden Street; Stratinc took over a State Street storefront; "Curb Your Enthusiasm" promotion. 6

January 21, 2024

Shake Shack Is Said to Be Opening in the Funk Zone

More food news: Tamar is serving lunch three days a week; Metropulos Fine Foods is preparing to sell its equipment; the Belching Dragon Tavern space is for lease; High Seas Mead's taproom has opened; Na Na Thai popping up at Third Window; Brass Bird Coffee profile; the food plan at Tyler Winery's forthcoming tasting room. 14

Newsletter: January 21

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Where in Santa Barbara…?

Know where this was shot? Prove it in the comments. (Update: We have a winner!) 2