Author: Erik Torkells

April 21, 2022

The Opening Date for Local on Coast Village Road

More food news: Hook & Press was worth the wait; new direction rumored for the Montecito Wine Bistro; Rare Society's Funk Zone steakhouse is now shooting for June; Santa Barbara Fish Market is opening a Goleta outpost; Montecito Deli & Market has opened under new management; what dinner at Bedda Mia is like; waterfront resort to have a ground-floor restaurant and rooftop bar; profile of Last of Seven pickle company. 2

April 20, 2022

A Close-Up Look at TV Hill

TV Hill has a little bit of everything, including delightful houses off Cliff Drive, yardifacts galore, a parking lot with world-class views, 270 "Mediterranean-style" townhomes, hospice care, and a rich man's memorabilia stash. 5

Newsletter: April 20

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April 19, 2022

Montecito Compound Sells for $14.5 Million, Doubling Value in a Year

Last week's sales also include a stylish specimen in Hope Ranch; a Hedgerow cutie that went for $3.2 million more than two years ago; a Mesa property for $550,000 over ask; a townhouse for $4.525 million; a 1925 stone house on the Riviera initially listed by the owner; and more.

Flagship Jewelry Shop Opening on State Street

Plus: The latest De La Guerra Plaza makeover plans (and the city is standing firm about no lawn); Home Crush to join the lineup of Summerland home stores; celebrating the Great American Songbook at the Lobero; a new Napa Valley hotel from Auberge Resorts; update on the Lower Mission Creek Flood Control Project; what's showing at Maune Contemporary and Marcia Burtt Gallery.

April 17, 2022

The Next Wave of Santa Barbara Hotels

As many as 10 new hotels are in the works, with more than 500 new rooms, and many existing properties are undergoing significant changes. 7

Montecito Is Getting a Jewish-Italian Delicatessen

More food news: Sneak peeks of dishes at Local, coming soon to Coast Village Road; the Cliff Room finally reopened; the Plaza Deli is for sale; "Mediterranean street kitchen" called Mezze Santa Barbara opening downtown; Los Agaves spinoff opening near Whole Foods; Casa Comal Mexican restaurant soft-opened on State Street; XO Santa Barbara introduced breakfast service; Vons Chicken and Rockin' Yogurt have closed; Fess Parker Winery renovated its Los Olivos tasting room. 1

Newsletter: April 17

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April 16, 2022

The Sweet Life on Shoreline Drive for $14.3 Million

Noteworthy new listings also include a piece of the old El Mirador estate in Montecito; an over-the-top Hope Ranch villa that got a tasteful makeover; the boxy house across from the Cold Spring trailhead; and more.

Where in Santa Barbara…?

Know where this was shot? Prove it in the comments. (Update: We have a winner!) 3