FOOD STUFF
••• A spiffy new café in Buellton.
••• L.A. restaurant rumored to taking over a prominent Ojai space.
••• Wexler’s Deli set an opening date.
••• A bit more info about what’s in store for the Metropulos building.
••• Profiles of Silvers Omakase and Via Gelateria.
••• Lower State Street Starbucks has opened.
••• The Rhone Rangers are coming to town.
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JUST LISTED
Noteworthy new listings: Stupendous views at the end of Alta Mesa’s most dazzling street; a classy renovation on E. Mountain Drive; Shoreline Drive house where the main attraction is upstairs; an appealing sense of place on the Lower Riviera; Cielito midcentury; a floor plan puzzle worth solving in San Roque; the quintessential Solvang house; and more.
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ODDS & ENDS
••• Exploring Alta Mesa’s semi-secret trail.
••• “Late night” screenings at the Riviera Theatre.
••• Two more Santa Barbara Bowl shows.
••• Paula Cole returns to the Lobero Theatre.
••• The Illuminate Film Festival has moved here from Sedona.
••• Show of art made from beach detritus.
••• Caltrans work by the Mission Street ramps.
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State street is already closed to traffic and I’m sure they can lay tiles down pretty quickly on Carrillo. I love the colorful tiles and… — AFC
I'll be interesting to see, what they uncover, when they begin to dig. — Jeff Ross
They should rename the street Calle Dolores Huerta! — Mariana
Is there info on how long the intersection will be closed to apply this decoration? — Christine!
I think the street art looks cool and it’s not like the grant money could be used for other purposes. I’m grateful for whoever organized… — Sean
one more comment,, that space always screamed beer garden to me. or Big Star Taco in Wicker Park. more open space to enjoy ocean breeze...… — Dean Carter
Good start. Nice homage to the roof and flower shop... not that either of those were architectural standouts on CVR. More seating/stucture moved to front/parking… — Dean Carter
Agreed, this building does not cohesively fit on the street. It may be bold and striking, but also completely out of place for Coast Village… — Marc
I like the addition. I believe when it's built, he should invite The Bottle Shop to open a space below. That would be the only… — Taylor Hunt
Agree 100%. Attractive in itself but not plonked down on CVR. Does not fit in at all with the local-and-cozy-but-sophisticated look of the other retail… — Dana