FIRST LOOK
A new community of 25 single-family dwellings and 15 condominiums is being proposed for next to the polo fields. Take a gander at the plans, which include one “Estate” with a tower for watching the polo matches.
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FOOD STUFF
••• El Encanto’s restaurant has a new chef.
••• Hibachi Steak House & Sushi Bar is likely closing soon.
••• Revolver’s impressive muffuletta (photo by Carl Perry).
••• Closing date for one of the Starbucks outposts on State Street.
••• Profile of Dean coffee shop by the airport.
••• Sun & Swell Foods’s pandemic pivot.
••• Another great dive-bar diorama.
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NEWS ROUNDUP
••• A makeover for Eastside Neighborhood Park (above).
••• There’s a giant red platform stiletto in a field near the 101.
••• Remembering when a Japanese submarine fired on Goleta.
••• Former mayor Hal Conklin won’t rule out running again.
••• New downtown satellites of UCSB and Westmont College.
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ODDS & ENDS
••• Montecito family seeks same for school-eligible rental.
••• Eye of the Day sale starts next week.
••• The former Big Yellow House is no longer yellow.
••• Lotusland is reopening.
••• Rental listing touts helistop.
••• Santa Barbara Public Library launches online confabs.
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Recent Comments
We went to Nick’s today at 11:50 and there was a short line. They had a large crew working in the kitchen which was nice… — ElizabethW
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What I saw recently looked to be a controlled burn in the same area as the flame, but it was confusing because it was in… — LB
That floating dog house is still about 3.8 million too high. — Doc Sarvis
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I saw the flame as recently as last year though? — MB
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Where can I find Nick the Greek? I don’t see an address or on their website ???????? — Kristin St. John
The restaurant was giving out free food yesterday. — Erik Torkells