The shrinkage was mainly in upper and western Montecito.
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Highlights from this weekend’s open houses: Geodesic dome way up the mountain; a veritable showroom of interesting ceilings; redone ranch with wide ocean views; super-contemporary in Montecito.
Other recent news: Savoy Wines is closing; Tiffany & Co. is leaving La Cumbre Plaza, but a salon and church are opening at the mall; Route 154 has reopened; fire restrictions reduced in Los Padres National Forest.
“Is it part of the shopping center? Is there any hope it’ll be developed at some point?” —S.
The laid-back café was known for its concerts, art shows, and events such as the recent Coffee with a Muslima. But the owners promise that “something new will be opening up soon.”
More food news: Local restaurateur charged with soliciting four murders; sourdough loaves for sale at The Daisy; reservations and cover charges for some Pearl Social shows; smoke then fire at the Miramar resort.
The Daisy is more proof that Santa Barbara’s dining scene is most exciting at the fast-casual level.
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FWIW - Metro Theaters usually posts showtimes on Tuesdays for the upcoming week beginning on Fridays. Hopefully will see new showtimes posted tomorrow. — Tom
Don, not only is the website AI generated, the copy reads as if it were ChatGPT's first pass. I hope the owner's are successful and… — J
Metro doesn't currently have showtimes for any of their other theaters past Thursday, so probably not significant. (Or, even more significant?) — Geoff H
How do you know its AI "driven" and what's wrong with that? Businesses need to use the tools that make them efficient and competitive. — Don
There is a snack shop at the botanical gardens? — David W
I'm not too familiar with AI writing but with the other mentions this post is suspect... — TP
The Towbes Group is the reason for Mission Refill’s closure. Their unreasonable lease terms have pushed out and purposely prevented viable locally and independently owned… — Nicky