Author: Erik Torkells

October 5, 2025

Tondi Gelato Is Closing

More food news: New chef and a changing food program at El Encanto; the search for a banana latte; weekend breakfast at Harry's Plaza Cafe; Solvang's First & Oak to close; a second location of Mesa Pizza Co.; "supper club" dinners at Tyler x Lieu Dit. 9

Newsletter: October 5

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Where in Santa Barbara…?

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

October 3, 2025

Oh-So-Tasteful Renovation in Bonnymede

Noteworthy new listings also include an architect's house in Birnam Wood; Lower Village midcentury-ish; East Valley Road starter home; bungalow above the Montecito Club golf course; and a winner in Goleta.

October 2, 2025

A Better Look at the Redevelopment of Paseo Nuevo

Other recent news: The county may make it possible to build bigger; Sable Offshore wants to install a facility in federal waters and transport oil by barge; remembering writer Ashleigh Brilliant; estimate for reopening Highway 1 in Big Sur; the tree of the month is the African tulip tree. 14

October 1, 2025

Erewhon Is Not Opening in Santa Barbara Anytime Soon

A social media fumble had people excited about the popular grocer coming here. Assuming it does still intend to grace our city someday, let's break down the rumored locations. 31

Newsletter: October 1

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September 30, 2025

Yet Another Temporary Adjustment to the State Street Promenade

Plus: Habitat Home & Garden's Santa Barbara shop is closing; DJ Javier show at the Museum of Contemporary Art; Jack Johnson at the Arlington Theatre; Candle Bar 111 moving within the Funk Zone; two new Coast Village Road shops have debuted; Game Seeker has found a new home; Indie Beauty Collective opened in Paseo Nuevo; documentary about the Santa Barbara Wildlife Care Network. 25

September 29, 2025

The First Closing at the Santa Barbara Polo Residences

Last week's sales also include single-level five-bedroom in Ennisbrook; successful floopses off Picacho Lane and on Alameda Padre Serra; Alta Mesa renovation for nearly $1.4 million below the initial ask; three-bedroom West Beach condo; Riviera fixer; and more.

September 28, 2025

Intermezzo to Reopen With a Streamlined Menu

More food news: Mission City Sandwich Shop now offers half-size sandwiches; Mony's opened an outpost at UCSB; Dom's Taverna is serving lunch and brunch; update about Jeannine's on upper State Street; Madam Lu Chinese Restaurant to close after 27 years; pop-up brunch at Aegean; Wingstop chain coming to the Mesa; a recipe by Bell's chef Daisy Ryan. 11