FOOD STUFF
••• The Black Sheep is closing in September.
••• Name change for Montecito Deli & Market.
••• Profile of Saint Bibiana pizzeria.
••• Taqueria taking over the former Dave’s Dogs space on Milpas.
••• Plant-based meal-delivery service debuts in Santa Barbara.
••• Opening date for Baker’s Table’s new location.
••• A new pub in Carpinteria called Brew & Cue.
••• Vons Chicken reopened under different ownership.
••• Instagram bakery specializing in healthier desserts.
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JUST LISTED
Noteworthy new listings: Cool contemporary in concrete and glass; brand-new mini-manor in the heart of Montecito; 1990s Mediterraneans in Hope Ranch and the Hedgerow; 17 oceanfront acres west of More Mesa; decorating with vim in Upper San Roque; and more.
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ODDS & ENDS
••• Anyone want to buy a polo field?
••• The likely site of Rad Power Bikes’s Funk Zone showroom.
••• Some of Paseo Nuevo’s owners are said to have defaulted on their debt.
••• Loveworn’s “greatest sale ever.”
••• Why a rent dispute over the Montecito Vons seems unlikely.
••• New free tour of Santa Barbara’s Old Town.
••• The effort to get New Cuyama’s L88 airport reopened.
••• A special sandscript by John Edward Heaton.
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NEWS ROUNDUP
••• Changes could be coming to Riviera Park (above).
••• “Love Island” TV show will be filmed at Dos Pueblos Ranch.
••• Full-block Funk Zone development starts making its way through city bureaucracy.
••• Another option for the Modoc Road bike path.
••• Thoughts on the mockup of UCSB’s Munger Hall.
••• Update on the apartment complex proposed for E. Canon Perdido.
••• Carpinteria extends moratorium on chain stores.
••• State Street Promenade consultant approved.
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WHERE IN SANTA BARBARA…?
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Recent Comments
Cafe Stella is closing?! What a bummer! That’s a been a great place for so long! 😢 — Christine_Z28
Still owned and resided in by the Smock family. — Matt Smith
The county approved it, not the city. The description is that way for legal reasons. — Paul
As always, I love your writing and willingness to take us along on your adventures. Thank you. — ES Corchero
Our favorite smash burger at Third Window is the avocado jalapeño. Just delicious. — Anne Call
I find it sad that a landlord would kick out a successful business to put a new concept in its place. I wish 7 Bar… — TRACY
Houses at that price point ($20-$100 million) take a lot longer to sell, even in a hot market. — Erik Torkells
There are a number of very expensive homes listed on Padero Lane that don’t appear to be moving. Is there an issue with that street… — Leslie
Tondi Gelato in Paseo Nuevo — Ana
I find it disturbing that you would post this article with an address. Shame on you! — Diane Vee