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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Dear Erik, I enjoy your photos from your walking tours, and I'm sorry you weren't able to experience a tasting at Goleta Red! I hope… — Meredith Brace
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Aware of the sale and future participation aspect, just this proposal does seem out of sync with the continued operation of the grocery so far — John Jorgensen
The owner of Tri-County Produce is one of the developers of the new building. — Erik Torkells
This appears to me a step back from acknowledging and or embracing the grocer aspect of the design. I do think it is a trick… — John Jorgensen