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December 30, 2020

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Newsletter: December 30

December 30, 2020|by Erik Torkells

YOU GOTTA TRY THIS, PART 4
Potstickers, pancakes, smash burgers, soufflés…. The final post in this series—in which local foodies recommend their favorite dishes—has something for everyone.

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NEWS ROUNDUP
••• The stay-at-home order is expected to be extended.
••• A documentary about the self-declared security guard at the old Miramar resort (above).
••• Tunnel Trail power lines removed.
••• Westside shop closes after 30 years.
••• TV producer bought in Birnam Wood.
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ODDS & ENDS
••• A nail salon is opening in Montecito’s Upper Village (above).
••• Everything inside Botanik is half off.
••• Antoinette boutique closed after 47 years.
••• San Ysidro Road estate tries for a $2.1 million Covid bump.
••• City seeks input on Mission Canyon Road bridge repair.
••• Union Pacific to replace stretches of track over the next few weeks.
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FOOD STUFF
••• Better Burrito has launched a sandwich business.
••• The debut of La Vecinita’s Kitchen, serving “authentic Mexican food.”
••• Barb’s Pies offers a deal to healthcare workers.
••• Online ordering at Mesa Verde.
••• Forthcoming vegan restaurant in Ventura.
••• Apple-pie bialy (above).
••• Grocery Outlet’s wine manager.
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Recent Comments

That offramp closure is absolutely nuts. It's for 8 months ??? — MB

Has Sandpiper made any progress in getting approvals and support needed for the renovation? I saw an ad in the Independent that days “coming soon”,… — Pete

I am not Mexican nor a farm worker and I’m still insured by that comment. Wow… just wow. Roy — Roy

Yes, it closes June 29, as mentioned here: https://www.sitelinesb.com/county-to-consider-building-more-workforce-housing/ — Erik Torkells

The Rite aid on Fairview is also apparently closing, according to signs posted around the shopping center — Ryan

The court house has a ton of those kind of paintings. Just guessing now… — Zeljko

I love the third window avocado jalapeño smashburger and it’s a fun scene to bring kids and/or grandkids. — AFC

The site is owned and run by someone who leans liberal (as I do) and I’m not sure what the exclamation point person gets out… — AFC

Up your butt with a rubber duck as my Uncle sam would say! : - ) — Christine!

The Sando Truck will be in the parking lot. — Erik Torkells

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