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Other recent news: The where, when, and what of this weekend’s Summer Solstice Celebration; city council adopts drought measures; a long look at Carpinteria’s cannabis problem; Planet Fitness gym opens in Goleta; profile of hedge fund manager/musician Pete Muller; Santa Barbara fisherman had to swim for eight hours after sleepwalking off the deck.
More food news: First look at the Middle Eastern menu of Taza Mediterranean Street Kitchen; Fresco Cafe is moving; Broad Street Oyster Co.’s expansion will debut soon; what it’s like to be served by a robot at Meet Up Chinese restaurant; Low Pigeon’s transition into Lighthouse Coffee is underway; new Buellton pizzeria; new barbecue in Solvang; brunch is back at Pico in Los Alamos.
Built by Alex D’Alfonso as his personal residence, 960 Roble Lane was completely remodeled in 2019, with a nod to the midcentury styling of the period, while still retaining the characteristic D’Alfonso details and hand-crafted sandstone walls.
On the menu this year: street tacos, ice cream, beachfront and harborside dining, Middle Eastern food, yakitori, a “retro-swanky” steakhouse, Neapolitan pizza, mochi doughnuts, omakase sushi, Jewish-Italian delicatessen, and much more.
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Last week’s sales also include: Hope Ranch fixer for $17.25 million; regenerative farm in Summerland with a sweet two-bedroom house; 56-acre Santa Ynez ranch; 120-acre lot east of Toro Canyon Park; 1894 Crocker Row house; 1883 compound on East Valley Road; and more.
Plus: Activity at the former Victor the Florist storefront; Suzanne Vega to play the Lobero; “Sea and Summit” at Marcia Burtt Gallery; new renderings of the Santa Barbara Police Department headquarters, 250-room Funk Zone hotel, affordable housing on N. La Cumbre, and Birnam Wood’s pool and gym; E-Bikery is moving from State Street.
This is shaping up to be the year of the street taco in Santa Barbara, as three of the city’s most prolific restaurateurs are opening establishments dedicated to them.
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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
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
Agree 100%. Attractive in itself but not plonked down on CVR. Does not fit in at all with the local-and-cozy-but-sophisticated look of the other retail… — Dana