FOOD STUFF
••• Sunburst wine bar has opened in Carpinteria (above).
••• An update from the Blue Owl’s new owner, including expanded vegan offerings.
••• Cutler’s Artisan Spirits is opening in the old Telegraph Brewing space.
••• Why local restaurants are finding it hard to hire staffers.
••• Another intriguing coffee option in the Santa Ynez Valley.
••• Casa de Comer, Goleta-based makers of Smokin’ Good Salsa.
→ Read the post.
·················
·················
JUST LISTED
Notable new listings include a prime swath of Hope Ranch oceanfront; one in the magical El Caserio enclave; a woodsy retreat in the boonies; 1920s glamor on Eucalyptus Hill; one of the largest lots on Coronada Circle; and something spectacularly depressing.
·················
ODDS & ENDS
••• A new local clothing line called Bummerland.
••• The Tienda Ho store on State Street is closing.
••• Santa Ynez General and Space Home & Garden are expanding.
••• Final list of new cannabis-store locations.
••• Help clean up the harbor floor.
→ Read the post.
·················
NEWS ROUNDUP
••• Walk-in Covid-19 vaccinations are now available around the county.
••• The Santa Barbara Fair & Expo is back on (above).
••• Cormorant nests disturbed by property owner having trees cut down.
••• The Mujeres Makers Market.
••• Local census data is delayed till the fall.
••• A new hair salon has opened on E. Canon Perdido.
→ Read the post.
·················
Please forward this to anyone who might enjoy it. Click here to subscribe.
·················
Recent Comments
Credibility takes a hit everytime you reject that ICE is the group made to handle your posted police report- GUILTY GUILTY GUILTY — Christine!
Erik for the win! Thank you!!!! — Dave
Thanks, Erik! 🫶🏼 — Pat
you are clearly the one that is misinformed. Tell me where they refrigerate their meat to meet code? Tell me where their hot water stations… — jimbo
Stica’s lasagna looks delicious! Always helpful to know about high quality To-Go catering options. Time, energy and cost of shopping, cooking, and managing dinners are… — Nina M.
Based on your repeated comments here, it seems you are confused on the subject matter- perhaps figure out what the subject at hand is....Permitted food… — christine!
Did the Saladino house sell furnished? I presume many of the pieces in the house are original to the property - or are these old… — Paul
City staff has said otherwise if you've ever attended any meetings on the subject. Grand Jury agreed https://www.independent.com/2025/07/01/santa-barbara-grand-jury-calls-for-stronger-enforcement-of-street-vendors/ Members of the jury visited food trucks… — Jefferson A.
👏👏👏👏 — NJH
The street kitchen on Upper State is delicious — the line to get food says it all. Also pretty sure they have a permit. — Ederson