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April 8, 2026

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Newsletter: April 8

April 8, 2026|by Erik Torkells

FOOD STUFF
••• Brass Bird has opened in San Roque (above).
••• French bakery coming to upper State Street.
••• Carpinteria gourmet market to debut this week.
••• New restaurant announced for Amazon’s State Street building.
••• Tamar catering.
••• Rori’s opened in Goleta.
••• Santa Ynez Valley chef nominated for prestigious award.
••• Ojai Mountain Farm set an opening date for its bar/deli/market.
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HOT PROPERTY
Last week’s sales: French Regency spec reno for $12 million; Eucalyptus Hill off-market for $14 million; two in Hope Ranch; the 1929 Riviera house Alex D’Alfonso built for himself; Santa Ynez Valley compound; Ennisbrook casita; Lower Riviera midcentury for $625,000 over ask; downtown penthouse; and more. See what sold—and for how much.

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ODDS & ENDS
••• The Montecito Country Mart’s post office has been spared.
••• Funk Zone boutique said to be closing (above).
••• New women’s apparel shop on Coast Village Road.
••• Santa Barbara Bowl show worth noting.
••• Martial arts studio coming to Santa Claus Lane.
••• Volunteers sought for Parma Park trail work.
••• Highway 101 ramp closures.
••• “Where in Santa Barbara…?” answer.
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Recent Comments

right behind the beach house, next to the Segway rental place? — Dylan Schuyler

I pulled up to Funk Zone South Coast Deli at 11am and was surprised to find a few parking spots in the lot. Since I… — Dan O. Seibert

You need to talk to more locals. I have some little squabbles with the plan but mostly love it. — Kenny

The original farmers market on Coast Village Road is pretty limited, so I see Monte’s as being value additive. I’m more likely to shop at… — J

Try Gracie's Rockfish tacos! — Chris

What happened to The Well?? — Paul

LOVE Gracie’s! — Tracy

I'm conflicted about Monte's having a farmer's market on the same day as the original farmers market. — eliza

This plan is classic Santa Barbara. Trying to please everyone everywhere at all times. TPEET if you will. It's cool that everyone and every voice… — John

Spot on. — Jefferson A.

Restaurant News

  • Linden Square’s Rooftop Bar Opens Today
  • Yet Another New Restaurant in Carpinteria
  • Brass Bird Has Opened in San Roque
  • The Name of the Upper Village’s Next New Restaurant
  • Opening Date for the Bar/Shop Called Beau

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