FOOD STUFF
••• Coast & Olive’s last day is today (above).
••• The name and concept for the former Oliver’s space.
••• Sushi Go Go at the harbor has reopened.
••• Lilac Montecito is now serving breakfast and lunch.
••• Tantalizing croissants in Carpinteria.
••• What’s happening with Fairview Gardens Farm?
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JUST LISTED
Noteworthy new listings: A Hope Ranch house designed by Paul Revere Williams; zany architecture in Ennisbrook; Park Lane sprawler; Hope Ranch fixer; semi-rustic view house in Carpinteria; another $4 million spec reno just off the Westside; and more.
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A GOOD RUN
Derf’s Café is closing after 47 years. There will be a party on Tuesday to celebrate the restaurant’s long history at De La Vina and Mission.
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ODDS & ENDS
••• Exploring the future at the Apple store.
••• State Street storefront mystery.
••• Big-name authors at El Encanto.
••• The Couture Pattern Museum’s tribute to fashion designer James Galanos.
••• Patricia Chidlaw paintings at Sullivan Goss (above).
••• Womenswear shop (In)Larkin moved to Los Olivos.
••• The Santa Barbara Surf Film Festival is coming up.
••• Last week’s “Where in Santa Barbara…?” answer.
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WHERE IN SANTA BARBARA…?
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