More food news: Broad Street Oyster Co. has downsized; Belching Dragon Tavern is on hold; Nook Pizzeria is up and running; Handlebar vacation; the Bagel Boiz’ hiatus is permanent; Na Na Thai delivery; Anchor Rose lounge closed for renovations; profiles of Local and the new Mister Softee shop.
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Plus: Commercial space being turned into hotel rooms; the Polar Dip is coming up; Seven Hills Turkish imports store appears to finally be closing; the plan to widen Hollister Avenue/State Street; investigating the sublime at Sullivan Goss.
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More food news: Many restaurants told to remove parklets by January 1; Mister Softee has soft-opened; the Santa Barbara Botanic Garden’s annual Beer Garden event; RH Montecito opening forecast; Foxtail Kitchen update; Vietnamese coffee pop-up; a profile of the Cheese Shop.
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