The strip-mall storefronts slated to be converted to a multi-tenant space will now be a joint project from two downtown establishments—and fans of beer and chicken wings will be thrilled.
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Plus: Four Highway 101 ramps are slated to reopen in coming weeks; new owner for downtown art gallery; Coast Village Road fitness studio has opened; vintage pop-up at the Magic Castle Cabaret; Santa Barbara Island is closed to due to storm damage.
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A heavy hitter in the L.A. design scene is turning the Black Sheep’s former space into a farm-to-table restaurant/shop.
Other recent news: An update on the Coral Casino; historic Goleta farmhouse to open for tours; how the state’s requirement for new housing is affecting local municipalities; big plans for Dos Pueblos Ranch; a screed about Santa Barbara’s “disgusting downtown mess.”
Lucca Antiques has sold its Montecito store—in the Old Firehouse building on East Valley Road—to RH, as Restoration Hardware is now known.
More food news: The Plaza Deli has closed; perennial vegan pop-up Rascal’s found a permanent home; opening forecast for Dave’s Drip House ice cream and cereal bar; “modern coffee experience” coming to Isla Vista.
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Last week’s sales also include a Sycamore Canyon Road four-bedroom after 15 months; 1928 Craftsman on the Lower Riviera; and a Brinkerhoff Avenue duplex.
Burning Questions
- How Long Will This Big Pipe Be at East Beach?
- Is Cabrillo Boulevard Going to Be Widened Under Highway 101?
- Was There a Fisherman Inn in Downtown Santa Barbara?
- What Are Those Old Buildings at the Corner of Castillo and Montecito Streets?
- When Will the Coast Village Road Medians Be Completed?
- What’s This Scaffold Structure on Las Positas Road?
- Why Does Street Striping Take So Long to Happen?
Recent Comments
It's nice the city got $100,000 for this street art project. I'm a gardener, working mostly in the Funk Zone and wow, what I could… — Dan O. Seibert
State street is already closed to traffic and I’m sure they can lay tiles down pretty quickly on Carrillo. I love the colorful tiles and… — AFC
I'll be interesting to see, what they uncover, when they begin to dig. — Jeff Ross
They should rename the street Calle Dolores Huerta! — Mariana
Is there info on how long the intersection will be closed to apply this decoration? — Christine!
I think the street art looks cool and it’s not like the grant money could be used for other purposes. I’m grateful for whoever organized… — Sean
one more comment,, that space always screamed beer garden to me. or Big Star Taco in Wicker Park. more open space to enjoy ocean breeze...… — Dean Carter
Good start. Nice homage to the roof and flower shop... not that either of those were architectural standouts on CVR. More seating/stucture moved to front/parking… — Dean Carter
Agreed, this building does not cohesively fit on the street. It may be bold and striking, but also completely out of place for Coast Village… — Marc
I like the addition. I believe when it's built, he should invite The Bottle Shop to open a space below. That would be the only… — Taylor Hunt