September 30, 2022
Food Stuff
September 26, 2022
Café Stella Announced a Closing Date
More food news: Lunch—and totchos—at Validation Ale; Fresco Cafe pushed back its opening a few days; Mony's introduced breakfast burritos; Matty's Hot Chicken has left the Public Market; another coffee shop stopped charging extra for non-dairy milk; Checo's taqueria opening soon in Isla Vista. 8
September 21, 2022
September 19, 2022
September 16, 2022
September 12, 2022
First Impressions of the New Rare Society Steakhouse
More food news: Thai Bistro to take the place of TAP Thai in San Roque; checking out the new market half of Montesano Market & Deli in Montecito; a peek inside L'Antica Pizzeria da Michele; Hotel Californian is working a rooftop bar exclusively for guests; a plea from Beans BBQ. 1
September 7, 2022
Top-Notch Thai Food in Los Olivos
More food news: The restaurant at the Santa Ynez Inn has soft-opened (and it looks rather pretty); La Lieff Funk Zone tasting room has yet to open; another marvelous diorama by artist Michael E. Long; three recipes from Barbareño’s forthcoming cookbook; update on the Teddy’s outpost coming to the former Mackenzie Market space. 1
September 1, 2022
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August 21, 2022
Dutch Garden Is Getting Closer to Opening
More food news: The Whole Foods renovation continues; Juice Ranch is opening a Solvang outpost; Hook & Press's savory new treat; Corazón Cocina is taking over the food at M. Special; you can now check out an induction burner from the library; the Baker's Table's new location has opened. 4
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Food news: Augie’s is starting to come together; the name of the restaurant coming to the former Low Pigeon space; Carpinteria restaurant opening a meat/fish shop; happy hour at Bettina; Cottage Hospital’s Oak Park Market + Eatery; the new Courtyard by Marriott will have a restaurant called St. Remy; Tamar merchandise. More at SitelineSB.com
Burning Questions
- How Does the City Decide to Mark Bike Lanes?
- What’s the Story With This House on W. Cota Street?
- What Are Those Little Houses on Santa Barbara Street?
- Can Anything Be Done About Pacaso Owners Who Like to Party?
- Which Highway 101 Exits Are Getting Renamed?
- Why Is So Much of the Macy’s Store Empty?
- Will Delta Air Lines Ever Reinstate Service to Santa Barbara Airport?
Recent Comments
I like stories about the old days, does anyone know what happened to the green neon sign that was in front of El Encanto hotel? — Dan O.
A.T. That’s exactly my point. — Coffee snob
I had no idea this was in Goleta! Fascinating!! Love your photos - thank you Siteline! — Brett Vapnek
my kids love the beer and burgers at brass beer....they usually stop yelling and screaming as soon as the beer arrives....we are looking forward to… — AT
I've fallen in. Thank you for this absolutely stunning and inspirational Site Visit. I would love for my son to have a tour if there… — Martee' Andresen
There’s a “huge grassy area” at the Cafe Stella space? — Christine_Z28
I agree with your husband. The sign looks great! Love the colors, too. It’s nice to see things of numerous eras preserved. — BW
that El Prado sign is the original one that hung for many years until they pulled it down to recondition it for this remodel. the… — Tom Stanley
Thank you for this photo tour! Incredible! Jamie — JAMIE BISHTON
P.D. Why not enjoy this establishment as it is in the funk zone and pray that owners are aware of need for a nice place… — Coffee snob