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July 4, 2021

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July 4, 2021|by Erik Torkells

FOOD NEWS
••• Carpinteria’s Good Plow is trying to raise $48,000 so it can open.
••• Sneak preview of Alessia Patisserie & Cafe (now open, above).
••• Peasants Feast in Solvang is spinning off a deli.
••• New State Street hotel will have a ground-floor restaurant.
••• Institution Ale’s side patio seems just about ready.
••• Cacao drink at Twenty-Four Blackbirds.
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JUST LISTED
Noteworthy new listings: Golden Quadrangle megamansion asking $74 million; a dreamy 1936 Spanish compound on four acres; a Picacho Lane sprawler; a French mansard house awash in pink; turnkey on the Riviera; an Owen Road house with potential; and an adorable 1919 carriage house.

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NEWS ROUNDUP
••• Countrywide’s former CEO is at war with the Montecito Club (above).
••• Biltmore employees and the Four Seasons head back to mediation.
••• Santa Barbara man accused of running a Ponzi scheme.
••• Riviera homeowner who illegally cut down trees now faces felony charges.
••• UCSB has failed to build promised housing.
••• Homeless to be moved to motel for fire season.
••• New home for at-risk young adults.
••• L.A. County wants people to wear masks indoors because of the Delta variant of Covid-19.
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WHERE IN SANTA BARBARA…?
Know where this was shot? Prove it in the comments.

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ODDS & ENDS
••• Montecito Mercantile has opened.
••• Architectural model of the massive underground house being built in Pepper Hill.
••• An ideal amenity for avid golfers (above).
••• The state of Montecito’s water agreement with Santa Barbara.
••• Santa Barbara Airbus is once again offering L.A. day trips.
••• A visit to exquisite Hollister Ranch.
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Recent Comments

Casa del Herrero is celebrating its centennial anniversary this year. Docent-led tours are on Wed and Sat. Self-guided tours on Tuesday - reservation required. https://www.casadelherrero.com/visit — Susie

I was at the dealer on Monday and Acura is moving to be with Honda in Goleta and they have added Bentley to Land Rover… — Curtis

Great list. On the way to checking out Crafter’s Library, grab a coffee and donut at Hook & Press next door. — Andy

Thanks Anne - I did not know about Erin's book on public art - and of course the Siquieros mural "Portrait of Mexico" at SB… — Leslie Westbrook

Great article Erik, thank you. And Leslie is correct wonderful murals and public art in our community. Check out the late Erin Graffy's book, Old… — anne luther

Has anyone else checked out all the Ikat & Pearls locations in Carpinteria, Ventura and Ojai? A great fun boutique to treat yourself and others… — Elyse rossler

Wonderful wrap up of Peru. Too bad you couldn't experience more dining in otherwise dismal Lima...but some of the best food in the world at… — Kevin S

Barbareño is opening a restaurant in the Louie's California Bistro space inside the hotel: https://www.sitelinesb.com/barbareno-is-opening-a-second-restaurant-downtown/. — Erik Torkells

This is a great list Erik and much appreciated! Also, thanks for all the mentions in Carp - - but don't forget our many wonderful… — Leslie Westbrook

Recent editions have included pics of the Upham but no news attached. The place seems almost shut down. Any info? — Tom Gorton

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