Author: Erik Torkells

February 20, 2022

Low Pigeon’s Second Café Has Closed After Three Months

More food news: Brasil Arts Café closes next week; Sushi Bar Montecito has been renamed; a deal is in the works to sell Chomp on the Rocks; Bar Le Côte happy hour; the Bell's folks are going to Portugal, too; first look at Coast Range's new brunch menu. 1

Newsletter: February 20

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February 19, 2022

The Sears Building in La Cumbre Plaza Has a Second New Tenant

Other recent news: Santa Barbara appointed a new city administrator; the Kimpton Goodland Goleta hotel got rebranded; county supervisors look to create more recreational access; choppy waters for Carpinteria's skate park; another big cannabis farm approved; Goleta's ban on flavored tobacco will be put to a vote; remembering movie producer/director Ivan Reitman; Pacific Paper has moved to Oxnard.

Where in Santa Barbara…?

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

February 18, 2022

The Return of the Park Lane Conundrum

Noteworthy new listings also include a mini-compound walkable to Butterfly Beach; Upper East flip with no interior photos; juicy building opportunity off Pimiento Lane; 1932 house in Mission Canyon with Tudor charm; and more. 2

February 17, 2022

Modern Times Is Closing Its Santa Barbara Beer Hall

More food news: Embermill's owner says he's working on a new location; Good Land Wine Shop opening on upper State Street; a profile of the new Peasants Deli in Solvang; a trip to Provence with the Bell's folks; what's happening at the former 805 Hazy & Deli space? 2

February 16, 2022

A Slew of Shows Announced for the Santa Barbara Bowl

Including Steve Martin Short, Bonnie Raitt, Fleet Foxes, Rainbow Kitten Surprise, and My Morning Jacket. Plus: Kevin Hart, Ray LaMontagne, and Lila Downs at the Arlington Theatre; Oak Park Dance Floor is closed for restoration; new exhibits at the Museum of Contemporary Art and the Marcia Burtt Gallery; ID now required to use the the county's Community Hazardous Waste Collection Center. 4

Newsletter: February 16

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February 15, 2022

Rob Lowe and Sheryl Berkoff Just Made a Very Profitable Flip

Last week's sales also included the contemporary house atop TV Hill; John Mellencamp's aerie flip; an 8,380-square-footer in Hope Ranch; a sweet cottage on 65 acres on the road to Ojai; 1921 house on Ortega Ridge; and more. 2

February 14, 2022

Bedda Mia Has Opened in the Former Mollie’s Space

More food news: The Black Sheep is for sale; first impressions of the Dutchess in Ojai; Chomp on the Rocks has closed; traditional Ethiopian coffee ceremony at Petit Valentien; what we know about Alma Fonda Fina in the Montecito Country Mart. 1