WALK WITH ME
With its narrow lanes, lush landscaping, and scrumptious houses, Montecito’s Hedgerow neighborhood is like something out of a fairy tale. Let’s walk.
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FOOD NEWS
••• Two Stearns Wharf restaurants are for sale.
••• L.A. meal-kit service launching event space in the Mill.
••• A landmark restaurant building in Carpinteria is on the market.
••• New contender in BLT season.
••• Finch & Fork’s chef moved to Roblar Winery.
••• Tap Thai is opening a second location.
••• Embermill to start serving Ethiopian lunches.
••• New business sells dough for you to bake at home.
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JUST LISTED
Noteworthy new listings include beachfront a big, fascinating house hidden behind an unassuming facade; beachfront Padaro Lane; a couple of sweet Upper East cottages; a 1.25-acre lot in the Hedgerow; midcentury with potential on Eucalyptus Hill; yet another Hope Ranch teardown; and more.
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NEWS ROUNDUP
••• Baby steps toward opening Hollister Ranch beaches to the public.
••• Westmont’s “Pickle Tree” is being cut down.
••• MacKenzie Scott gave $20 million to Santa Barbara City College.
••• Montecito man helps a family of ducks.
••• The harbor mini-mart reopened with a new name.
••• Citizens’ groups disagree over cannabis deals.
••• Another Edhat classic.
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WHERE IN SANTA BARBARA…?
Congratulations to Jenna for correctly identifying where this photo was shot.
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Recent Comments
If you're asking about the Huntington Hotel, the Big Four is indeed the only restaurant and it looked the same to me (but has probably… — Erik Torkells
It's next on the list. — Erik Torkells
I feel compelled to mention that the property owners here all say their gardners can do better with a broom- why AREN'T THEY OUT THERE… — Christine!
V e r y interesting- thanks. Is there more than one dining room? Is the iconic restaurant decor as before? — Greg
Have you tried Hotel Drisco in Pacific Heights? We love it! — Ann Capogrosso
ha the coffee movement was my neighborhood coffee shop when they first opened. they were always quite friendly, surprised to hear about any uppityness, but… — bailey debruynkops
Taco Bell on Milpas is closed. Fence around the property. I'm hearing, they're remodeling to upgrade the restaurant — Robert Goluck
Oh yes, let's add more super unaffordable boutiques that no one shops in and they eventually close hahahahahah. Your entitlement is showing. — CW
The Only in Santa Barbara store is at 633 State (a different location than this). — Erik Torkells
Bombay Station is great! It might be worth noting the glass of OJ could be in a super large glass, or more in the foreground,… — Michael