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December 18, 2022

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Newsletter: December 18

December 18, 2022|by Erik Torkells

EVERYONE’S A CRITIC
First Impressions of L’Antica Pizzeria da Michele: The second U.S. outpost of an Italian chain established in 1870 is a welcome addition to State Street, with pizza that lives up to the hype.

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FOOD STUFF
••• Little Alex’s is opening in Santa Barbara (above).
••• First look at the Black Sheep’s menu.
••• New Mexican restaurant on State Street.
••• Construction at another State Street restaurant space.
••• Update on Lilac Patisserie’s Coast Village Road plans.
••• More on the expansion of Peasants Deli.
••• $225,000 Flightline Restaurant settlement.
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JUST LISTED
Noteworthy new listings: Lock-and-leave pied-à-terre on Miramar Beach; Ojai’s third-oldest building; a buildable one-third share in Hollister Ranch; midcentury zest off Foothill Road; 1970s architecture in Montecito; and a downtown complex with a bungalow court.

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NEWS ROUNDUP
••• Highway 101 construction in Montecito could start this summer.
••• Goleta residents bedeviled by airport noise.
••• A look inside Bellosguardo.
••• State Street building to be converted to “workforce housing” (above).
••• The difficulty of turning Paseo Nuevo residential.
••• New pop-up shop at the Well.
••• Carpinteria makes parklets permanent and bans “formula businesses” downtown.
••• Horseback riders win Live Oak Trail court battle.
••• Inclusive Arts Clubhouse coming to La Cumbre Plaza.
••• Clic sibling shop in Ojai.
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WHERE IN SANTA BARBARA…?
Congratulations yet again to Karl for identifying where this was shot.

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Recent Comments

Casa del Herrero is celebrating its centennial anniversary this year. Docent-led tours are on Wed and Sat. Self-guided tours on Tuesday - reservation required. https://www.casadelherrero.com/visit — Susie

I was at the dealer on Monday and Acura is moving to be with Honda in Goleta and they have added Bentley to Land Rover… — Curtis

Great list. On the way to checking out Crafter’s Library, grab a coffee and donut at Hook & Press next door. — Andy

Thanks Anne - I did not know about Erin's book on public art - and of course the Siquieros mural "Portrait of Mexico" at SB… — Leslie Westbrook

Great article Erik, thank you. And Leslie is correct wonderful murals and public art in our community. Check out the late Erin Graffy's book, Old… — anne luther

Has anyone else checked out all the Ikat & Pearls locations in Carpinteria, Ventura and Ojai? A great fun boutique to treat yourself and others… — Elyse rossler

Wonderful wrap up of Peru. Too bad you couldn't experience more dining in otherwise dismal Lima...but some of the best food in the world at… — Kevin S

Barbareño is opening a restaurant in the Louie's California Bistro space inside the hotel: https://www.sitelinesb.com/barbareno-is-opening-a-second-restaurant-downtown/. — Erik Torkells

This is a great list Erik and much appreciated! Also, thanks for all the mentions in Carp - - but don't forget our many wonderful… — Leslie Westbrook

Recent editions have included pics of the Upham but no news attached. The place seems almost shut down. Any info? — Tom Gorton

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