Author: Erik Torkells

August 9, 2022

1917 Hedgerow Charmer Sells for $600,000 Over Ask

Last week's sales also include an acre with a teardown in West Mesa; 1956 ocean-view house on El Camino De La Luz; small Hedgerow house in need of updating; West Beach condo for $3.6 million; and more.

August 8, 2022

Brass Bear Is Opening an Uptown Branch

More food news: A new Japanese restaurant in San Roque; more on Fresco Cafe's imminent move downtown; the Coast Range folks are opening an establishment in the Succulent space; Italian market and deli opening in Solvang; Third Window's smash burger is as good as people say. 2

August 7, 2022

A Summer Swing Through the Northeast

Highlights from a trip to New York, Litchfield County, Providence, Boston, and Toronto—including three worthwhile hotels, a spectacular park, and crème brûlée ice cream. 1

Newsletter: August 7

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August 6, 2022

Upper Village Mystery Tenant Revealed

Plus: Midcentury estate sale in Lompoc; Jerry Seinfeld at the Arlington; background on a Bradbury Avenue bungalow court; tours of MarBorg's recycling facility; Sunkissed Pantry has opened on Canon Perdido; new State Street gallery devoted to one artist; Santa Barbara Police Department has introduced a special evacuation siren; Yellow Bird Music is moving.

Where in Santa Barbara…?

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

August 5, 2022

Midcentury Style on Two Prime Montecito Acres

Noteworthy new listings also include a textbook renovation on San Ysidro Road; a pair of Upper East houses; "off-the-grid living" for sale by owner; and more. 2

August 4, 2022

Should the Parklets on Coast Village Road Be Removed?

Other recent news: Carpinteria is considering a permanent parklet program; first case of monkeypox in Santa Barbara County; new Ortega Park renderings; a new school that lets children decide what to learn; the Montecito Fire Protection District approved an evacuation study; turmoil at Clay Studio; Goleta bike path up for review.

August 3, 2022

Seven Bar & Kitchen Is Closing This Month

More food news: The tenant rumored to be taking Seven's space in the Funk Zone; first look at AMA Sushi's à la carte menu; Marty's Pizza closed earlier than expected; Fresco Cafe is moving downtown; Kyle's Chicken House has closed; shopping at Costco via Instacart. 1

Newsletter: August 3

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