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March 5, 2023

Bettina Is Opening a Restaurant in Carpinteria

The new outpost will be smaller and sleeker than the Montecito original, with fast-casual counter service and plentiful courtyard seating. "We’re envisioning something more New York–style," says co-owner Rachel Greenspan. 7

February 16, 2023

Restoration Hardware’s Montecito Store Will Have a Restaurant

RH is seeking a manager and chef for the restaurant, which will serve a menu of "timeless classics." 8

January 8, 2023

Two Local Favorites Are Teaming Up in San Roque

The strip-mall storefronts slated to be converted to a multi-tenant space will now be a joint project from two downtown establishments—and fans of beer and chicken wings will be thrilled. 19

January 6, 2023

A New Gourmet Destination Is Opening Downtown

A heavy hitter in the L.A. design scene is turning the Black Sheep's former space into a farm-to-table restaurant/shop. 6

January 4, 2023

Restoration Hardware Is Moving to Montecito’s Upper Village

Lucca Antiques has sold its Montecito store—in the Old Firehouse building on East Valley Road—to RH, as Restoration Hardware is now known. 14

October 19, 2022

A Major New Shopping Destination in Montecito

The developers behind Platform in Culver City are converting the Las Aves complex into shops and restaurants. Moreover, they're close to buying two other buildings on Los Patos Way. 24

August 31, 2022

A Best-Ever Flip by Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi

After just six months, the duo has sold the Montecito villa inspired by a Ferrari and the Alhambra for a massive profit. 2

Another Major New Development in Downtown Carpinteria

A full block is being turned into a multi-tenant hive of restaurants, shops, and services, shooting to open in fall of 2023. Get the first look at the plans, the renderings, and the businesses that are already on board. 15

June 27, 2022

The University of California Bought the QAD Campus

The University of California reportedly intends to occupy the property, but whether the plan is for classrooms or housing remains unknown. 9

January 12, 2022

A “Retro-Swanky” Steakhouse Is Opening in the Funk Zone

Inspired by Vegas steakhouses of yore, the San Diego–based Rare Society restaurants feature tufted-leather booths, seafood towers, and steaks grilled over an open flame.