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April 17, 2024

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Newsletter: April 17

April 17, 2024|by Erik Torkells

FOOD NEWS
••• Oliver’s is closing this week.
••• Opening date for Oat Bakery’s outpost at the Montecito Country Mart.
••• New restaurant in the works at Sandpiper golf course.
••• The Barnsdall-Rio Grande Gas Station in Goleta could become a café.
••• Profile of Empty Bowl Gourmet Noodle Bar on the occasion of its 10th anniversary.
••• Na Na Thai’s special Mexican menu for Cinco de Mayo.
••• Checking in with Olivella, the Ojai Valley Inn’s flagship restaurant.
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HOT PROPERTY
Last week’s sales: French-inspired house in Campanil for $555,000 over ask; East Valley Road Mediterranean, finally; off-market in Hope Ranch and on the Riviera; glam Bel Air Knolls spec reno for $4.25 million; Alta Mesa fixer; new construction in West Mesa; Hidden Valley equestrian property for a loss; and more. See what sold—and for how much.

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ODDS & ENDS
••• Cabana Home is moving to a downtown landmark (above).
••• The Marcus boutique on Coast Village Road is closing.
••• Drybar announced an opening date.
••• A new Goleta pharmacy with home delivery.
••• Ensemble Theatre Company’s 2024-2025 season.
••• The new stop sign on Hot Springs Road.
••• A slate of improvements proposed at Birnam Wood Golf Club.
••• More photos of the West Mesa dragon.
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