Other local news: Interview with Santa Barbara’s economic development chief; many Old Spanish Days Fiesta events will be held online; OstrichLand update.
Blog
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.
The Siteline newsletter is the best way to follow the website. To subscribe, click the link at the bottom of this post. And you can unsubscribe at any time.
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.
The Siteline newsletter is the best way to follow the website. To subscribe, click the link at the bottom of this post. And you can unsubscribe at any time.
Recent Comments
There's no evidence of that whatsoever. Every single new restaurant here takes longer than expected. — Erik Torkells
Pretty obvious that Ojai Rotie is struggling to move forward. — Doc Sarvis
Say more… — Christopher
Are you sure it’s not Karen’s older brother? — Mark
Even if it is just a "temporary" greenhouse or pavilion, did TY or SYR have or get any permits to erect the structure? — Judy's Older Brother
Same builder! Same owner! I Really friendly neighbors... — JoeSixPack
On the side of Paseo Nuevo across from St Bibiana’s and the kitty? — BD