Now that the county has allowed restaurants to reopen for dine-in service, they’re doing just that—some only at their outdoor tables, others inside, too. Here’s a running list.
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Other local news: Interview with Santa Barbara’s economic development chief; many Old Spanish Days Fiesta events will be held online; OstrichLand update.
More food news: The Honor Bar is open for dine-in service; Helena Avenue Bakery is half-opening; Bibi Ji and Lilac Patisserie expanded their hours; in praise of novelty, as experienced at Zaytoon, Taqueria Santa Barbara, and Secret Bao.
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Two area pools have reopened, with intense competition for the few available slots.
Other local news: County to get federal funding after all; Santa Barbara Botanic Garden is reopening to members only; eight white sharks tagged off Carp; Montecito’s water situation; the garlic shortage.
Plus: Montecito Fire Department to bring in sheep for grass control; checking in on two big projects on E. De La Guerra; reader asks why a certain house hasn’t sold; what’s next for the massive Funk Zone development.
Other noteworthy new listings: 1920s Hedgerow house priced to move fast; funky mini-compound in Carp; beach getaway off Olive Mill Road; San Roque cottage with nicely renovated kitchen.
And part of State Street will be closed to cars so restaurants can spill into the streets. Other local news: Santa Barbara Zoo’s shoe-wearing penguin died; possible traffic safety improvements on Highway 154; former mayor has a new book about urban planning here.
More food news: Cava and Green Table have reopened; olive bread at Field + Fort; Buena Onda family meals for now or later; PizzaRev in Paseo Nuevo has closed; free oat-milk drinks at Low Pigeon on May 29.
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