Closing Doors

December 15, 2025

Bar Lou Is Closing This Week

Despite a flurry of interest after it opened in November 2024, the restaurant never gelled with local diners. 25

October 14, 2025

A New Pizzeria Is Taking Over L’Antica Pizzeria Da Michele

"We started out very strong, but then we lost money the last two years," explains Da Michele owner Francesco Zimone. He didn't want to close the doors and leave employees stranded, so he waited till he found the right person to step in. 6

April 2, 2023

Montecito Natural Foods Is Getting Kicked Out of the Country Mart

The news is sure to upset longtime locals, as the store has been there for 60 years. Moreover, another shop in the mall is said to be shutting its doors soon. 8

September 9, 2021

Cava Is Closing After 25 Years

"It is gratifying to end Cava’s long run on a positive note, with heads held high, as we do right by employees, customers and vendors alike," says owner Carlos López-Hollis. And its siblings—Carlito's downtown and Dos Carlito's in Santa Ynez—are still going strong. 2

September 24, 2020

Paradise Cafe Has Closed for Good

The restaurant had an impressive 37-year run. Now Acme Hospitality is working on a new concept for the space. 1

May 8, 2020

Nordstrom Will Close Its Santa Barbara Store

Given the state of retail even before the Covid-19 nightmare, this can hardly come as a shock—except perhaps to Paseo Nuevo, which assured everyone just last week that "Nordstrom isn't going anywhere."