Author: Erik Torkells

January 11, 2024

A New Fitness Studio for Mothers and Mothers-to-Be

Plus: The interior design office in the former Church of Skatan building will include a shop; Totally Tubular '80s concert at the Santa Barbara Bowl; fitness classes at Studio in the Funk Zone; Indian Pink's shop has closed; "Family Ties" stars to perform "Love Letters"; Highway 33 reopened; John Sebastiano's plan for a 22,935-square-foot winery; comedian Kevin Hart to perform here.

January 10, 2024

Silvers Omakase Has Set an Opening Date

More food news: The Isla Vista Food Co-op has taken over Cantwell's; Pea Soup Andersen's in Buellton has closed after 100 years; two more restaurant spaces coming to State Street; chicken-and-waffles chain Bruxie has opened; Goleta outpost of Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf to close; Gandolfo Family Market & Deli opening in Los Olivos; corrections about Lilac Montecito and Yona Redz's seafood spinoff; a request for restaurants taking a break. 3

Newsletter: January 10

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January 9, 2024

1949 Adobe With Beach Stairs Sells for $8.75 Million

Last week's sales also include 106-acre wine country compound; 1.88 acres on Eucalyptus Hill; boxy 2004 architecture backed up against Casa Dorinda; Upper East house after six price cuts; and more. 1

January 8, 2024

Legal Battle Over the News-Press Buildings

Other recent news: Prestige Hand Car Wash has closed; the Chrisman California Islands Center in Carpinteria will open soon; Leadbetter Beach restroom changes rile swimmers; artist Kelly Clause's new studio/gallery; this year's city ballot lineup. 1

January 7, 2024

The 48 Restaurants Expected to Open in Coming Months

On the menu this year: two old-school delis, an internationally renowned chef, beachfront dining, two restaurants in the Upper Village, Japanese omakase, an oyster bar, harborside coffee, a glamorous addition to Ojai, and much more. 17

Newsletter: January 7

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Where in Santa Barbara…?

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

January 5, 2024

1980s Glamour in Birnam Wood

Noteworthy new listings also include a 1978 five-bedroom on Alameda Padre Serra; freestanding condo at the east end of Canon Perdido; unfinished San Roque cottage; and a vacant lot in Montecito. 1

January 4, 2024

What’s Up With These Sculptures on a Hillside in Summerland?

"Near the beginning of the trail we passed by a fenced field with some large, strange sculptures—including giant grenades! I thought you might know something about why these pieces are in that location. It is an exhibit? Storage?" —C. 1