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RH Firehouse Grill Has Opened in the Upper Village

More food news: Bossie’s Kitchen is back; Little King now has a coffee cart at The Post; visit to the Marley Confections shop in Montecito; the effect three restaurant groups have had on Santa Barbara dining; renovations underway in the former Derf’s Cafe; new coffee trailer in the Funk Zone; the buyers of the Palace Grill; Brophy Bros. expansion update; more chicken in Noleta and Goleta.

Where in Santa Barbara…?

Know where this was shot? Prove it in the comments. (Update: We have a winner!)

An Unforgettable New Year’s Eve at Le Bal Cristal En Rogue

Step into a world of enchanting allure as Rosewood Miramar Beach presents Le Bal Cristal En Rouge—a captivating new chapter of the annual New Year’s Eve tradition.

Sophisticated Living Moments From the Beach

Located in the prestigious gated community of Montecito Shores, the spacious and minimalist ground-floor residence at 59 Seaview Drive is a beautifully renovated, magazine-worthy home just moments from the Rosewood Miramar Beach, Four Seasons Biltmore, and Coast Village Road.

Seven-Mile Stretch of Carpool Lane Opens Today

Plus: Construction to start on Santa Claus Lane streetscape improvements; L.L. Bean at Mate Gallery; mysterious markers on Romero Canyon Trail; frisky 1980s brochure for the San Ysidro Ranch; Phoenix travel advice.

The Rosewood Miramar Beach Expansion May Officially Proceed

Other recent news: Low monarch butterfly turnout at Ellwood Mesa; 24 Hour Fitness closing date; changes in store for Santa Ynez Valley farms and vineyards; Carpinteria harbor seal rookery may be off-limits for three years; judge admonished by state commission; Gaviota Coast Conservancy acquires Rancho Tajiguas property; fish farming under consideration in Santa Barbara Channel; Vons store spared now that the Albertsons/Kroger deal is off; potential pool designs at Carpinteria High School.

Distinguished Top-Floor Retreat, Now at a New Price

Discover the pinnacle of coastal living at 71 Seaview Drive, an exquisite top-floor residence within the prestigious Montecito Shores community. Thoughtfully designed to blend luxury with tranquility, this two-bedroom, two-bath home offers an expansive open floor plan, high ceilings, and timeless finishes.

Shop-Local Gift Guide, Part 4

The ridiculous, the sublime, and everything in between: gift-worthy suggestions from 18 more shops around town.