December 5, 2019
If you want Santa Barbara to have wonderful independent shops, you need to support them. So this holiday season—and year-round, really—make an effort to spend your money here.
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December 4, 2019
Highlights from this weekend’s open houses: Geodesic dome way up the mountain; a veritable showroom of interesting ceilings; redone ranch with wide ocean views; super-contemporary in Montecito.
Plus: New condors at the Santa Barbara Zoo; "listening workshop" about a new farmers' market location; Drishti yoga boutique and Ransom junk store have closed; makers' market in the Funk Zone.
December 3, 2019
Other recent news: Savoy Wines is closing; Tiffany & Co. is leaving La Cumbre Plaza, but a salon and church are opening at the mall; Route 154 has reopened; fire restrictions reduced in Los Padres National Forest.
"Is it part of the shopping center? Is there any hope it'll be developed at some point?" —S. 7
December 2, 2019
The laid-back café was known for its concerts, art shows, and events such as the recent Coffee with a Muslima. But the owners promise that "something new will be opening up soon."
More food news: Local restaurateur charged with soliciting four murders; sourdough loaves for sale at The Daisy; reservations and cover charges for some Pearl Social shows; smoke then fire at the Miramar resort.
The Daisy is more proof that Santa Barbara's dining scene is most exciting at the fast-casual level.
November 28, 2019
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They're certainly referring to the pizza, that being what the image in the header is of. I think Olio also does one locally but I… — Fred
So what is clam pie? Google says it's one or the other: A clam pie is a savory dish that usually refers to either a… — Leslie Westbrook
The book and the CD made this a stunning remodel. He took his time finding thousands of French roof tiles in a yard in LA… — James
Both my parents worked for John Saladino for 25 years. That property was a sanctuary. Priceless… — Shelly Tepper Hahn
John Saladino was an incredible talent. This is one of the most special houses in Montecito. — Bruce Savin
Every photo of Villa de Lemma still makes my heart skip a beat! ❤️❤️ — Tammy Hughes
The next board meeting has been scheduled for Warren Hall on Thursday, October 29, at 12:30 p.m. — Jackie