FOOD STUFF
••• Opening dates and menus for Wexler’s Deli and Lilac Montecito (above).
••• First impressions of Azul.
••• A bagel epiphany in Isla Vista.
••• New monthly Taste Makers Market in Summerland.
••• Dave’s Drip House profile.
••• The Women Winemakers & Culinarians Celebration in the Santa Ynez Valley.
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JUST LISTED
Noteworthy new listings: Somewhere between the moon and San Roque; large blank slate in Montecito; turnkey carriage house; Ennisbrook casita with an impressive backyard; Nancy Meyers style in San Roque; Brutalist hacienda outside Los Olivos; and more.
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NEWS ROUNDUP
••• No reprieve for the Press Room (above).
••• City council approves the conversion of the Quality Inn to homeless housing.
••• Using technology to analyze local commutes.
••• Oil and gas well drilled proposed for the Cuyama Valley.
••• The tree of the month.
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Recent Comments
State street is already closed to traffic and I’m sure they can lay tiles down pretty quickly on Carrillo. I love the colorful tiles and… — AFC
I'll be interesting to see, what they uncover, when they begin to dig. — Jeff Ross
They should rename the street Calle Dolores Huerta! — Mariana
Is there info on how long the intersection will be closed to apply this decoration? — Christine!
I think the street art looks cool and it’s not like the grant money could be used for other purposes. I’m grateful for whoever organized… — Sean
one more comment,, that space always screamed beer garden to me. or Big Star Taco in Wicker Park. more open space to enjoy ocean breeze...… — Dean Carter
Good start. Nice homage to the roof and flower shop... not that either of those were architectural standouts on CVR. More seating/stucture moved to front/parking… — Dean Carter
Agreed, this building does not cohesively fit on the street. It may be bold and striking, but also completely out of place for Coast Village… — Marc
I like the addition. I believe when it's built, he should invite The Bottle Shop to open a space below. That would be the only… — Taylor Hunt
Agree 100%. Attractive in itself but not plonked down on CVR. Does not fit in at all with the local-and-cozy-but-sophisticated look of the other retail… — Dana