FOOD STUFF
••• First impressions of Jonesy’s Fried Chicken (above).
••• Nobu confirmed for the Four Seasons Biltmore resort.
••• Clark’s Oyster Bar is shooting to open this fall.
••• Chef Budi Kazali’s reboot of The Gathering Table debuts this week.
••• Lilac Montecito profile.
••• Five Points Starbucks closed for renovation.
••• Pang Zi Noodle Shop has opened.
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JUST LISTED
Noteworthy new listings: Life at the top of Picacho Lane; Montecito château with quite the gazebo; old-school beach compound in Carpinteria; fixer off Picacho Lane; a couple of midcentury time capsules; showcase for the color turquoise; a half-built house; and more.
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NEWS ROUNDUP
••• Aggressive invasive ants discovered in Montecito.
••• Santa Barbara is thinking about spending money on an economic development plan.
••• Downtown building could become apartments.
••• Mesa residents are concerned about Elings Park fire risk.
••• Carpinteria’s Soap store is closing.
••• The tree of the month.
••• Push to turn Carpinteria’s former Rite Aid into a community center.
••• Miserable Casa Dorinda resident Renée Templeraud.
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MORE FOOD STUFF
••• White Caps is opening in the Funk Zone.
••• Judge for Yourself Cafe is for sale.
••• Santa Playa Mariscos update.
••• Cagami Ramen is now Takashi Ramen.
••• Changes at Anchor Rose.
••• Dang Burger is having fun with specials.
••• Taste of the Santa Ynez Valley tickets are on sale.
••• Kaena Wine Co. to close Los Olivos tasting room.
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