Author: Erik Torkells

August 8, 2023

The Garden Street Dog Has a New Owner

Last week's sales also include the snazzy French Country one in Birnam Wood; a bunch in the Santa Ynez Valley; midcentury between Mission Canyon and Cielito; mini-compound by the freeway; and more. 1

August 7, 2023

Na Na Thai Is Now Open for Lunch

More food news: The return of Golden Line Coffee; Foxtail Kitchen's last day before it changes name and concept; Cookies & Dreams chain is coming to State Street; Solvang's Campo del Sol is "indefinitely closed"; Mr. B Middle Eastern restaurant has closed; two openings and a closing in Isla Vista; the Greek Orthodox Church's annual celebration of Greek food; Atla has opened a branch in Venice Beach.

August 6, 2023

MarBorg Industries Wants to Build an 18,774-Square-Foot Headquarters

Plus: Domecíl is moving; harborside building plans to sell food; big multi-family development in the works at Ortega and Anacapa; Valerie June to play the Lobero; mixed-used project proposed for lower Anacapa; Prevail Conditioning moved to upper State Street; the city bought a building on E. Anapamu; Invoca's former State Street offices have been subleased; leasing update on The Post, a.k.a. Las Aves. 6

Newsletter: August 6

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Where in Santa Barbara…?

Know where this was shot? Prove it in the comments. (Update: The house wins!)

August 5, 2023

Montecito Under the Microscope

Other recent news: Spend the night at Gwyneth Paltrow's place; the long history of Goleta’s Orient Hand Laundry; a deeper look at a few hotel projects in the works around here; Opera Santa Barbara's new season; the end of Dirt-style dirt about who bought where; the Jeff Shelton revamp of the State Street undercrossing is finally proceeding. 6

August 4, 2023

Six Acres of Potential on E. Mountain Drive

Noteworthy new listings also include a compound with character in the Carpinteria foothills; Hedgerow house that would benefit from a reorg; midcentury beach house north of Ventura; 1920 cutie on Laguna Street; and more.

August 3, 2023

Ty Warner and Four Seasons Appear to Have a Deal

A press release from the hotel company makes it seem like they've reached an agreement with Ty Warner on the Biltmore and the New York flagship—and "recalling furloughed employees will be a priority." 7

A Popular L.A. Deli Is Coming to Santa Barbara

Exciting news for sandwich aficionados: Wexler's Deli, which specializes in house-smoked, hand-sliced meat and fish, is opening an outpost here. 45

August 2, 2023

“Energy Enhancement” Facility Coming to Santa Barbara

Plus: Funk Zone boutique Sirena is moving to State Street; mysterious hotel on the boards; sailing excursions with concerts and sound healing; inside the new Channel City Hardware & Gifts; Old Pueblo Trail has reopened. 6