And that includes doughnuts! More food news: Azul says it should finally open soon; the Polo Club restaurant has closed; wine and hors d’oeuvres at an outpost of Renaud’s; new forecast for the Dart café at the harbor; a Carpinteria icon is no more; reader question about the Goleta Beach restaurant; profile of Oliver’s chef Manny Juan.
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Last week’s sales also include a house with an imposing entrance in Birnam Wood; five-bedroom on San Antonio Creek Road; black Mission Canyon spec reno; Montecito Shores condo; and more.
Plus: Ketamine clinic opening on N. Milpas Street; the return of ZooLights; Los Patos Way roundabout construction update; N. Padaro Lane onramp to open November 9; “Piscinas” at Maune Contemporary.
The third time is still a charm for Tokyo, a city that’s exotic and inscrutable without being intimidating.
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Noteworthy new listings also include woodsy midcentury by Lockwood de Forest; winning new-build steps from the Upper Village; 1946 Alex D’Alfonso on E. De La Guerra Road; Riviera semi-remodel; and more.
More food news: Brophy Bros. plans to open a larger clam bar downstairs; new ownership for Louie’s California Bistro at the Upham hotel; Merci’s takeout roast chicken for two; Presqu’ile Winery bought land formerly used to grow cannabis; Pueblo Pollo is said to be reopening in Isla Vista; a change in direction at Linden Hall.
Other recent news: Blissful Boutiques makers’ market lost its lease at Paseo Nuevo; the city council approved new regulations for restaurant parklets; the Land Trust bought 48 acres on the Gaviota Coast; California Highway Patrol decided to stay and renovate its Calle Real office; progress for improvements at the Goleta Butterfly Grove; looking back at when a rich homeowner let hobos live on her property.
Recent Comments
Really missing Stella Mare — Rhona
That's his job? Since when? — jl
Asana has ~$8 billion in assets under management. Given the jaw dropping figure and their current portfolio, expect chains like Warby Parker. Not exactly Montecito/SB… — J
I primarily read this for the snarky comments — D
Amen! After what they did to the prior tenants, not to mention the gym and Stella Mares — Jen
From everything I’ve read, the State of California did not grant a penny toward this street art project. The $100k grant is from the Bloomberg… — Pat
With Runyon selling The Post, do we know if they are going to continue to develop “Platform” on the SE corner at Garden and E… — Curtis
We stand with Delores Huerta (co-founder of United Farmworkers). As a Pasadena teenager active during the early days of the Grape Boycott, I wanted to… — Susan Gordon
Good riddance Runyan Group! We will not miss you. Hoping the new owner keeps the Montecito/SB vibe despite maybe bringing in bigger-name businesses. Start with… — Jenna
One note, the Montecito Assoc. has those hours/days correct -except- that it is for Noise Generating construction. So if workers are painting, cleaning up, or… — N