Author: Erik Torkells

January 7, 2023

Where in Santa Barbara…?

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

January 6, 2023

A New Gourmet Destination Is Opening Downtown

A heavy hitter in the L.A. design scene is turning the Black Sheep's former space into a farm-to-table restaurant/shop. 6

January 5, 2023

Highway 154 Is Closed Due to a Rockslide

Other recent news: An update on the Coral Casino; historic Goleta farmhouse to open for tours; how the state's requirement for new housing is affecting local municipalities; big plans for Dos Pueblos Ranch; a screed about Santa Barbara's "disgusting downtown mess." 6

January 4, 2023

Restoration Hardware Is Moving to Montecito’s Upper Village

Lucca Antiques has sold its Montecito store—in the Old Firehouse building on East Valley Road—to RH, as Restoration Hardware is now known. 14

The Study Hall Bar in Isla Vista Has Closed

More food news: The Plaza Deli has closed; perennial vegan pop-up Rascal's found a permanent home; opening forecast for Dave's Drip House ice cream and cereal bar; "modern coffee experience" coming to Isla Vista. 3

Newsletter: January 4

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January 3, 2023

Eucalyptus Hill Midcentury Sells for $9.75 Million

Last week's sales also include a Sycamore Canyon Road four-bedroom after 15 months; 1928 Craftsman on the Lower Riviera; and a Brinkerhoff Avenue duplex.

January 2, 2023

First Look at the Menu of the Mexican Restaurant Opening Downtown

More food news: Opening forecast for Gala, the all-day restaurant coming to the former Low Pigeon space; checking in with Derf's Cafe; Creaminal merchandise; Drover's Doughnuts in Los Olivos has closed; Oat Bakery's bread faces. 7

January 1, 2023

Walking in Circles in Alta Mesa

Quirkiness abounds in the area around Skyline Circle, with higgledy-piggledy streets, a panoply of architecture styles, and the little details that make a neighborhood feel unique.

Newsletter: January 1

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