FOOD STUFF
••• Mollie’s restaurant has closed.
••• Who’s opening a brewery in the Funk Zone.
••• A new name for the Corazón Cocina spinoff.
••• Another option for recycling wine corks.
••• The De La Vina Starbucks appears to be happening.
••• Carp Kitchen & Grocery is now offering dinner.
••• Santa Barbara chosen as test city for surplus-food app.
••• Live performances at the Blue Owl.
••• Hochaya Tea House opened in Goleta.
••• What’s up and running at Solvang’s PARc Place redevelopment.
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HOT PROPERTY
Last week was the slowest in recent memory, undoubtedly due to the lack of inventory. Notable sales include four-bedrooms in Birnam Wood and near Toro Canyon, a 1956 house on Eucalyptus Hill, and a Via Alicia townhouse. See what sold—and for how much.
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NEWS ROUNDUP
••• While UCSB explained the rationale for its proposed Munger Hall and benefactor Charlie Munger compared the bedrooms to basement restrooms, students protested, architecture history professors started a petition, and local architects blasted the design.
••• Goleta will sue UCSB over the lack of student housing.
••• Carpinteria High School’s Warrior statue will not be redesigned.
••• The Rincon Multi-Use Trail moves forward.
••• More study approved for floating wind farms.
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ODDS & ENDS
••• An Atlanta-based contemporary art gallery is opening downtown (above).
••• Kismet lingerie-and-jewelry boutique has soft-opened in Montecito.
••• 1930s highway bridge once again visible in Cachuma Lake.
••• The CALM Antique and Vintage Show & Sale is coming up.
••• An aerial shot of the Pepper Hill mound mansion.
••• The latest in outdoor end tables.
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Recent Comments
Great read as always! My parents are in Portugal and enjoyed the article also. They report that you are spot on about the sidewalks. — Andy
Hi Rob, Is the architect and his staff liked by the workers? — DEREK
That’ll depend on how long the permitting process takes. — Erik Torkells
Would love to share the amazing property I just closed 'off market' on Pomar Lane after 7 offers for $8,088,000. Where to send information and… — Maryanne Brillhart
Any idea when this is scheduled to begin development? — Brenna Ritchey
Ditto the other two comments. Wonderful to see this country! Thanks! — Shirley
Hotel Santa Barbara. 533 State St. — Karl
This was a fantastic article with great photos. Wow. — James
Thank you again Erik! I love your travel reporting. — Tal
A Michelin star from Montesano Group? That’s a stretch. The food at Lucky’s has devolved to tasting and looking like it fell off a Sysco… — BW