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Noteworthy new listings also include an architect’s house in Birnam Wood; Lower Village midcentury-ish; East Valley Road starter home; bungalow above the Montecito Club golf course; and a winner in Goleta.
Other recent news: The county may make it possible to build bigger; Sable Offshore wants to install a facility in federal waters and transport oil by barge; remembering writer Ashleigh Brilliant; estimate for reopening Highway 1 in Big Sur; the tree of the month is the African tulip tree.
With uninterrupted ocean views stretching from sand to horizon, the front-row residence at 1363 Plaza Pacifica has just sold for the highest price per square foot ever recorded in Montecito’s coveted Bonnymede community.
A social media fumble had people excited about the popular grocer coming here. Assuming it does still intend to grace our city someday, let’s break down the rumored locations.
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When it comes to throwing a party, there’s only one thing more important than the guest list—and that’s the venue. Whether you’re going big or intimate, fancy or casual, these establishments know how to do it right.
Plus: Habitat Home & Garden’s Santa Barbara shop is closing; DJ Javier show at the Museum of Contemporary Art; Jack Johnson at the Arlington Theatre; Candle Bar 111 moving within the Funk Zone; two new Coast Village Road shops have debuted; Game Seeker has found a new home; Indie Beauty Collective opened in Paseo Nuevo; documentary about the Santa Barbara Wildlife Care Network.
Last week’s sales also include single-level five-bedroom in Ennisbrook; successful floopses off Picacho Lane and on Alameda Padre Serra; Alta Mesa renovation for nearly $1.4 million below the initial ask; three-bedroom West Beach condo; Riviera fixer; and more.
More food news: Mission City Sandwich Shop now offers half-size sandwiches; Mony’s opened an outpost at UCSB; Dom’s Taverna is serving lunch and brunch; update about Jeannine’s on upper State Street; Madam Lu Chinese Restaurant to close after 27 years; pop-up brunch at Aegean; Wingstop chain coming to the Mesa; a recipe by Bell’s chef Daisy Ryan.
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While the picture is just a rendering, hopefully that big beautiful box on the roof is a back up generator as I second the motion… — TJ
The Carl Maston house is amazing. Plywood is due for a comeback. — A
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Could you cram more ‘stuff’ on that foyer table for the cover of the new Private Homes book? — Gail
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