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December 23, 2020

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Newsletter: December 23

December 23, 2020|by Erik Torkells

YOU GOTTA TRY THIS, PART 2
More dishes—including apple fritters, a French dip, chicken soup, and omakase sushi—that food-obsessed locals say are worth seeking out.

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NEWS ROUNDUP
••• The stay-at-home order is likely to be extended.
••• Riviera resident in hot water for cutting down trees without a permit.
••• Restaurant told that staff meals are not allowed during lockdown.
••• Strange goings-on in a Montecito house.
••• Foster a pet this holiday season.
••• The history of a Queen Anne house downtown.
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FOOD STUFF
••• A tasting room with roof deck is opening in the Funk Zone.
••• Two more new cottage-industry food endeavors.
••• Loquita and Santa Barbara Sailing Center are partnering on outings (above).
••• Profiles of Section Wines and Rascal’s vegan food.
••• The Lark’s satisfying braised beef cheeks.
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ODDS & ENDS
••• An updated debris flow risk map has been released.
••• Trailhead kiosks have started popping up.
••• New plant shop in the works.
••• Snow in the forecast at two Santa Barbara malls.
••• Progressive new sticker company.
••• Carpinteria Street Bridge to be replaced.
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Recent Comments

Valet is gone from the wharf — Jen

Same, actually. I’ll be there too. — Tim

IMO, the strange thing is the Hilton just spent $$$ to convert the tennis courts into pickleball courts, only to erect story poles, so they… — Karl

As a Carpinterian i am so excited for new places opening up in Carp. Every since we lost Fosters, The Palms, Beach liquor, etc. I… — Oscar A

Btw, a regular cup of coffee is $3.25. Not bad! — Victoria Valente

Last week an opportunity presented itself to visit the Starbucks on Milpas Street and Gutierrez. What a nice shop! Highly recommend. — Victoria Valente

Try Bristol Farms. They have roast turkey daily — Michael

They do this at the Harbor restaurant for Sunday brunch. Takes up 1/2 the parking on the harbor for like 3 cars. I won’t eat… — Sb Dad

That's in today's Odds & Ends post, which will run in the email newsletter that comes out on Wednesday. — Erik Torkells

No one in SB is going to pay $15 for valet parking. Agree with other comment; money grab from out of touch LA based owner/operator… — Mike

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