FOOD STUFF
••• Silvergreens Cafe has opened downtown (above).
••• The return of Thrifty Ice Cream.
••• The menu at Neighborhood Grill, likely opening this week.
••• The California Wine Festival is coming up.
••• Using AI to help with wine lists.
••• Colombini Bakery’s sourdough bread and English muffins.
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HOT PROPERTY
Last week’s sales: Montecito beachfront for $30 million; resort-like Hope Ranch property for $1.45 million loss; Birnam Wood four-bedroom; lovely spec house west of San Roque; 1915 Craftsman fixer in the Upper East; and more. See what sold—and for how much.
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ODDS & ENDS
••• An exciting corner of the Funk Zone (above).
••• New Tonal-powered fitness studio.
••• Another boutique is opening at The Post.
••• Robert Plant and Melissa Etheridge concerts.
••• Stylish “contactless” hotel debuts in Carpinteria.
••• Close encounter on Via Diego.
••• “Where in Santa Barbara…?” answer.
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