Author: Erik Torkells

May 22, 2021

Oceanfront in Hope Ranch Sells for $17 Million

The week's notable sales also include two Romero Canyon megamansions, a charming Montecito farmhouse compound, an oceanfront teardown near Thousand Steps Beach, a San Roque contemporary, an El Caserio two-bedroom, and more.

May 21, 2021

Forward Progress of TV Hill Fire Has Been Stopped

Other recent news: Santa Barbara County to ignore CDC and follow state guidance on masks; yellow tier still out of reach; expanded in-person summer classes at UC Santa Barbara; effort to discourage homeless on Milpas Street; Foodbank food-and-cookware drive this Saturday.

May 20, 2021

Hook & Press Is Getting Its Own Place

Santa Barbara's premier doughnut shop is taking over the former Jeannine's Bakery space in La Arcada—and it plans on expanding its offerings to include cake doughnuts, vegan and gluten-free doughnuts, and savory breakfast and brunch items. 1

The Daisy Is Getting Ready to Reopen

More food news: A new restaurant is coming to the former Little Door space across from the courthouse; San Roque strip mall being renovated to accommodate multiple food-and-beverage tenants; Cambria restaurant recommendations?; Alphie's Restaurant in Old Town Goleta won't be reopening. 6

May 19, 2021

3,100 Acres of Carpinteria Countryside for a Gentleman Farmer With $75 Million

Other noteworthy new listings include a 1915 Riviera house bashful about its interiors; midcentury architecture in Coast Village; yet another Hope Ranch fixer; a Melrose Place situation downtown; proof that not everything in the Hedgerow is charming; a big Monterey Colonial in San Roque; wacky decor up by the Botanic Garden; and more. 1

Newsletter: May 19

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May 18, 2021

Santa Barbara’s July 4 Fireworks Show Appears to Be Back

Other recent news: Acme Hospitality has opened two hotels in Gold Country; Carpinteria extends ordinance that allows businesses to operate in the street; the quest to buy a Summerland farm; inadequate funding for cannabis enforcement.

A New Restaurant and Bar Appear to Be Opening on Coast Village Road

More food news: Au Bon Climat winemaker Jim Clendenen has died; Bree'osh's second outpost is now fully open; Crushcakes to open a beer and wine bar in downtown Santa Barbara; California might make takeout cocktails permanently legal; Persona Pizza has a new name; Sunstone's plans for a Funk Zone tasting room and Goleta cannabis shop.

May 17, 2021

Is Timbers Restaurant in Goleta Really Going to Reopen?

"I believe it's owned by Sandy Boyd, who founded two chain restaurants/cafés in California: Espresso Roma and Fresh Choice. But nothing much seems to have been done with it, at least from what you can see from the highway. Maybe there’s an interesting story here?" —S. Indeed, there is—and a local restaurant has plans to open soon. 1

May 16, 2021

Shop for Tweens Opening in Montecito’s Upper Village

Plus: California is once again allowing open houses; East Camino Cielo has reopened; Phish is playing the Santa Barbara Bowl; two interesting developments in Los Alamos, including a three-room motel comprising three historic structures relocated to the site; the answer to last week's "Where in Santa Barbara...?" 1