FOOD STUFF
••• The latest on the effort to replace the cow atop Bossie’s Kitchen.
••• State Street tequila bar confirmed.
••• NoTown Tavern has opened in Goleta.
••• Tyger Tyger might actually be returning.
••• Application process has begun for the Beachside Bar Cafe space.
••• The Bell’s folks’ parent company.
••• Profile of Sear Steakhouse in Solvang.
••• New Solvang wine bar.
••• Café coming to the Meiners Oaks part of Ojai.
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ODDS & ENDS
••• A visit to the Santa Barbara Bird Sanctuary.
••• Covet is now open at the Montecito Country Mart.
••• Video of a bear’s recent visit to a Montecito house.
••• A beef with the Santa Barbara Bowl’s ticketing platform.
••• Comedian Sebastian Maniscalco to perform here.
••• A warning about oleander and eucalyptus.
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NEWS ROUNDUP
••• Santa Barbara County is unlikely to enter the yellow tier this week.
••• Richard Neutra house on the Riviera damaged by fire.
••• CVS and Walmart pharmacies are offering walk-in Covid-19 vaccinations.
••• San Ysidro Ranch now has a dedicated spa building.
••• Santa Barbara’s train station doesn’t meet ADA standards.
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WHERE IN SANTA BARBARA…?
Congratulations to Bill Tomicki for correctly identifying where this photo was shot.
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