FOOD STUFF
••• Montecito’s Vons store is going to get remodeled and rebranded.
••• Sweet Wheel raised enough money to save its Summerland farm from development.
••• McConnell’s has introduced dairy-free ice cream.
••• Bree’osh’s outpost on De La Vina is going to expand.
••• Soft-opening brunches at Meiners Heritage Table in Ojai.
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JUST LISTED
Why join a country club when you can buy one? Other noteworthy new listings include Riviera view houses, old and new; suburban style in Montecito and on Eucalyptus Hill; an 1880 cottage in Carpinteria; and more.
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NEWS ROUNDUP
••• Hillside burned in Loma Fire is declared safe.
••• Board of Supervisors mull vaccine mandate for county employees.
••• Ventura County finally issues indoor mask order.
••• New State Street shops (above).
••• The interesting history of Turnpike Road.
••• Surprising endorsements in the upcoming election.
••• New interim head of Santa Barbara City College.
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WHERE IN SANTA BARBARA…?
Know where this was shot? Prove it in the comments.
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INTERESTING CHOICES
Thank goodness for homeowners’ quirks—looking at real estate would be a lot less fun without them. Above: Sidesaddle isn’t just for horses.
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Recent Comments
If you're asking about the Huntington Hotel, the Big Four is indeed the only restaurant and it looked the same to me (but has probably… — Erik Torkells
It's next on the list. — Erik Torkells
I feel compelled to mention that the property owners here all say their gardners can do better with a broom- why AREN'T THEY OUT THERE… — Christine!
V e r y interesting- thanks. Is there more than one dining room? Is the iconic restaurant decor as before? — Greg
Have you tried Hotel Drisco in Pacific Heights? We love it! — Ann Capogrosso
ha the coffee movement was my neighborhood coffee shop when they first opened. they were always quite friendly, surprised to hear about any uppityness, but… — bailey debruynkops
Taco Bell on Milpas is closed. Fence around the property. I'm hearing, they're remodeling to upgrade the restaurant — Robert Goluck
Oh yes, let's add more super unaffordable boutiques that no one shops in and they eventually close hahahahahah. Your entitlement is showing. — CW
The Only in Santa Barbara store is at 633 State (a different location than this). — Erik Torkells
Bombay Station is great! It might be worth noting the glass of OJ could be in a super large glass, or more in the foreground,… — Michael