FOOD STUFF
••• An interesting restaurant opened in Ventura this weekend (above).
••• “Instagram-ready food concept” coming to Isla Vista.
••• Seafood CSA Get Hooked seeks wholesale partners.
••• What Sear Steakhouse’s new owner has in store for the Solvang restaurant.
••• The former Paradise Store & Grill changed hands.
••• Third Window and Creaminal collaborate on stout-flavored ice cream.
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JUST LISTED
Noteworthy new listings: 1920s glamour in the Golden Quadrangle for $20 million; a supersized manor in Ennisbrook; 143 oceanfront acres west of the Ritz-Carlton Bacara; FSBO on Channel Drive; Campanil house with potential; 1952 house on the south side of Alameda Padre Serra; 1970s lines on the Lower Riviera; and more.
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NEWS ROUNDUP
••• Jeff Shelton’s revamp of the State Street undercrossing will start this summer.
••• Santa Barbara Wildlife Care Network’s new hospital has opened.
••• Consultant working on State Street Promenade could cost twice much as estimated.
••• County sheriff Bill Brown is running for a fifth term.
••• Carpinteria redistricting update.
••• Santa Barbara Kite Festival is back on.
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ODDS & ENDS
••• A big event space is opening downtown.
••• Another Santa Barbara hotel is for sale (above).
••• Goleta industrial campus to be renamed.
••• Two worthwhile acts appearing at the new Ventura Music Hall.
••• Flamenco at the Lobero.
••• Gift card agita.
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Recent Comments
I drove by Mackenzie market today in San Roque and there must have been 20 + workers and several work trucks on site. Any word… — The Rock
Rent is ridiculous too. But, that doesn't stop many people from living here. Not everyone can afford to live here or eat caviar at a… — Jen
RH restaurant doesn’t seem like a fit for the upper village … the actual Montecito. Time will tell and we hope it does well. Meanwhile,… — Cate
Took the words out of my mouth. LA comes here to go to LA restaurants, how boring. — CW
$39 for a piece of rockfish with a slice of lemon and $10-18 to add a side is ridiculous, even for "true fine dining"... — KK
The architecture, vibe and menu all look great. I like that the extensive menu has some standard classics that will appeal to many. I also… — Jilt
Thanks for offering up lots of ideas to shop locally! Fun recommendations. — Ana
Just what we need.. more out of town restauranteurs. “Food Stuff” updates have become a weekly reminder to patronize local establishments — CT
I had the Corvina (and a dozen other items) on Sunday night and it was delicious! Can’t wait to bring more friends and family back… — Kathleen
Seems like you need good luck, Chris, so you can afford some true fine dining. Clark's is doing great! We're already lucky . . .… — Jen