FOOD STUFF
••• White Caps Beach Club is coming to Summerland.
••• Pearl Social is closed for a revamp.
••• A new local source for bagels.
••• Tamar is now serving beer and wine.
••• Profiles of McConnell’s and The Shop.
••• The location of Cagami Ramen’s Goleta outpost.
••• The Santa Barbara Public Market’s new bar menu.
••• Changes afoot at Moby Dick.
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JUST LISTED
Noteworthy new listings: An elegant estate near the Lower Village; the latest reveal from high-profile spec renovators; Bella Vista compound where the outbuildings steal the show; two steps back in Hope Ranch; and more.
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NEWS ROUNDUP
••• The film festival might take over a downtown movie theater.
••• Sea Smoke sold to giant beverage company.
••• UCLA Health opened a clinic downtown.
••• Turmoil at the Boys & Girls Club.
••• History of the Barnsdall-Rio Grande Filling Station in Goleta.
••• Commuter rail progress.
••• Winemakers trying again for a business improvement district.
••• Seaside bluff named after artist Chris Potter.
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WHERE IN SANTA BARBARA…?
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Recent Comments
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