Author: Erik Torkells

August 9, 2024

Minimalism With a Capital M in Montecito

Noteworthy new listings also include abbondanza near Butterfly Beach; 1975 Cliff Hickman on the Riviera; single-level Mediterranean on Eucalyptus Hill; 1920s Joseph Plunkett in Hope Ranch with an awesome pool slide; 1938 Lower Riviera house; intriguing barn elements in Alta Mesa; and more. 4

August 8, 2024

A Quickie in San Francisco

Great food and terrific architecture make strolling around San Francisco a treat—and now, when you're ready for a break, you can call for a self-driving car. 2

August 7, 2024

Faherty Is Opening a Big Store on Coast Village Road

Plus: Domecíl has taken more space in Victoria Court; Momentum Dance Company appears to be opening a studio; the renovation of the Plaza del Mar bandshell is complete; Clare V. is expanding at the Montecito Country Mart; two Shakespeare productions at Elings Park; clarification about the Salmon Trader's potential shop. 3

Newsletter: August 7

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August 6, 2024

New Moving Date for the Saturday Farmers’ Market

More food news: Shake Shack's Funk Zone plan is said to have fallen through; the bacon, egg, and cheese sandwich at Wexler's Deli; expanded hours at Tamar; Pinyon is working on a Ventura outpost; the Goleta location of Pickles & Swiss is moving; Na Na Thai is now open Saturdays; expanded food menu at the San Ysidro Ranch's Speakeasy; Bordier butter at the Eddy. 15

August 5, 2024

Riven Rock Estate Sells Off-Market for $28.4 Million

Last week's sales also include a 1988 five-bedroom in a gated community near Modoc Road; stylish compound on five acres south of Santa Ynez; likely spec reno on Rosemary Lane; West Mesa fixer for $2.1 million; and more. 1

August 4, 2024

The County Courthouse’s Observation Deck Has Reopened

Plus: Las Alturas house keeps sliding down the hillside; the exuberant, DIY charm of Loud Flower Art Co. and Restricted Goods; Carpinteria’s Heritage Goods & Supply has opened in Santa Barbara; the apparent buyer of the former Eye of the Day property; Highway 154 roundabout construction to start; monthly free admission at the Santa Barbara Museum of Art; paintings by Alireza Varzandeh.

Newsletter: August 4

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Where in Santa Barbara…?

Know where this was shot? Prove it in the comments. (Update: We have a winner!) 2

August 2, 2024

1930 Edwards and Plunkett Hacienda Near El Encanto

Noteworthy new listings also include a hop and a skip from the Upper Village; big views on Las Alturas Road; Montecito Oaks fixer; a sexy little number outside Goleta; Bungalow Haven with a slick new ADU; 1924 adobe on Chapala Street; historic Ojai house with its own saloon; and more. 2