FIRST LOOK
An outpost of L.A.’s Platform is coming to the Funk Zone: the plans call for “a collection of independent merchants, eateries, and creative businesses” in a complex of mainly one-story buildings.
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FOOD STUFF
••• Montecito’s restaurant scene is on the verge of a sea change.
••• Sweet Reef Boba debuts today.
••• Beast Taqueria has opened inside M. Special on State Street.
••• Organic Soup Kitchen semi-announced a second location.
••• Lagerville beer festival is this Saturday.
••• Motley Crew Ranch found a new location for its store.
••• Roblar Winery is now serving dinner three nights a week.
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HOT PROPERTY
Last week’s sales include a cool contemporary villa for $15.79 million; 2016 Riviera house with views for days; new construction on five-plus acres in Goleta; a pair of Alta Mesa renovations; one-bedroom cabin on 81 acres; and more. See what sold—and for how much.
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