A GOOD RUN
Metropulos is closing after 20 years: owners Ann and Craig Addis have decided to retire, leaving a gaping hole in the neighborhood.
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FOOD STUFF
••• The Goleta Beach Park restaurant will have a concert venue.
••• Broad Street Oyster Co. has downsized.
••• Belching Dragon Tavern is on hold (above).
••• Nook Pizzeria is up and running.
••• Handlebar vacation.
••• The Bagel Boiz’ hiatus is permanent.
••• Na Na Thai delivery.
••• Anchor Rose lounge closed for renovations.
••• Profiles of Local and the new Mister Softee shop.
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BURNING QUESTIONS
“I see the new walking paths are making headway down Sycamore Canyon Road. Do you know if there’s an overall master plan for these walkways?” The answer.
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NEWS ROUNDUP
••• Zoe Saldana bought a classic Montecito estate (above).
••• Photos of last week’s storm and its aftermath.
••• West Beach closed due to sewage spill.
••• County to consider limits on roosters.
••• Effort to restore reef habitats.
••• Northbound Gaviota Rest Area open for real.
••• Santa Ynez couple arrested for attack on the U.S. Capitol.
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