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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Everybody has an idea of how State street should work. But nothing is going to be changed because there is no money. From the city.… — Dan O.
So happy to hear that they are still open! We tried going a few times since December and it was always closed. I was worried… — Tracy
Bingo, this is typical cart before the horse. We simply don't have the population to support such a long promenade. Build another 1-2,000 housing units… — Jefferson A.
I agree with most except that bicycle traffic is not good for business on State street. We spend more on State when riding as its… — Don
I agree with you that it isn’t terribly inviting. It just looks like a street. Numerous case studies show people won’t use pedestrian thoroughfares that… — BW
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Agreed. Not one mention from the city how they would pay for all this (they are in a budget deficit as it is) or made… — Jefferson A.
It doesn’t seem that complicated? The opening at night is for deliveries, maintenance, and service, similar to how it’s opened for that at night today. — TJ
For crying out loud—no new taxes! Trim the programs, trim the services. — Christine!