Author: Erik Torkells

June 19, 2023

Should Montecito’s Upper Village Ban Chain Stores?

Plus: Ramp proposed for the Mission's entrance; another discussion about the De La Guerra Plaza revamp; new resale shop downtown; kickball has returned to Elings Park; Graham Nash and Jimmy Webb at the Lobero. 14

June 18, 2023

Na Na Thai Is Bringing Authentic Thai Food to Buellton

After living in Bangkok for four years, Ashley and Nik Ramirez missed the food so much that they decided to open a restaurant here—and it's unlike anything the Santa Ynez Valley has seen before. Plus: The first look at the menu. 4

Newsletter: June 18

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Where in Santa Barbara…?

Know where this was shot? Prove it in the comments. (Update: We have a winner!) 1

June 17, 2023

The San Roque Outpost of Renaud’s Is Expanding

More food news: The city would like your input on outdoor dining; Lighthouse Coffee is opening in Goleta; more on the Corner Tap revamp; Pokewaves has soft-opened; Revolver's salad dressings by the bottle. 3

June 16, 2023

Brand-New Estate in Toro Canyon Seeks $17.6 Million

Noteworthy new listings also include 1980s Mediterranean that immediately went into escrow; black-and-white flip on East Valley Road; 556-acre avocado-and-lemon farm above N. Patterson Avenue; Summerland hot potato; and more.

June 15, 2023

The Miramar Resort Hopes to Add More Shops, Restaurants, and Employee Housing

Other recent news: Santa Barbara to go after illegal street-food vendors; speed limit reduced on five city streets; marine mammals in distress; cannabis tax revenues continue to disappoint; the pole-dancing classes at Seventh Dimension Dance; update on the removal of oil industry infrastructure. 4

June 14, 2023

UCSB Arts & Lectures Announced Its 2023-2024 Season

Plus: The Office of Angela Scott sample sale; Casa del Herrero seeks donations for a community estate sale; Wendy Foster's Angel boutique is moving; Ensemble Theatre Company's restaurant drama; Daniel Caesar at the Santa Barbara Bowl. 1

Newsletter: June 14

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June 13, 2023

Corner Tap Has Reopened With an Expanded Menu

More food news: Beast Taqueria has opened inside M. Special's State Street taproom; Gala is now serving dinner on Tuesdays; self-checkout has come to Sprouts; a profile of Saint Remy restaurant; "taste education" at Global Gardens. 4