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November 14, 2019

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November 14, 2019|by Erik Torkells

WELCOME WAGON
After 25 years, San Luis Obispo–based Habitat Home & Garden has branched out to Santa Barbara with a big new store on State Street. Prices are often lower than those at Pottery Barn and Restoration Hardware, and at Habitat, you get something unique. Take a look around.

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THE FOOD SCENE
••• First look at Mesa Burger’s upcoming Montecito outpost
••• Opening day set for the Daisy on State Street.
••• More on Onus Donuts.
••• Bar Seven turns seven.
••• Bar 29 on Chapala has closed.
••• Dining by choice at an assisted-living facility.
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GOOD HOUSEPEEKING
This weekend’s open houses include: The most buildable lot in the Riviera; George Michael’s former Cielito retreat; a hilltop castle, complete with crenellated tower; Tuscan pastiche on East Valley Road; a ranchette in the hills above Summerland; and many more.

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ODDS & ENDS
••• George Washington Smith’s first house is for rent.
••• Netflix is looking for an “ultra-modern” home to shoot in.
••• Kendall Conrad bailed on her Montecito Country Mart shop.
••• Geodesic dome house hits the market.
••• Rocks for sale.
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WALK WITH ME
When you slow down for a stroll, you see so much more. In this installment: Whitney Avenue, the highest street in Summerland.

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NEWS DIGEST
••• Dispute over parking at New Funk Zone restaurant.
••• Another earthquake nearby.
••• Public input on Baron Ranch on the Gaviota Coast/
••• California might not require solar panels on new houses.
••• Saving the white abalone.
••• Distemper outbreak at Pinnacles National Park; the tree of the month.
••• Suspicious hair.
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Recent Comments

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

Sounds like you have little to know information and you are clearly making assumptions. — John Jones

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News roundup: Harry and Meghan are said to be working on a reality show; the Independent declined to endorse a candidate for county sheriff; SBPD is having trouble hiring; Montecito’s history of debris flows; free Covid testing and treatment from the state; some park-activity fees will be going up; Arroyo Hondo Preserve has reopened to the public; the tree of the month is the jacaranda. See SitelineSB.com

News roundup: Harry and Meghan are said to be working on a reality show; the Independent declined to endorse a candidate for county sheriff; SBPD is having trouble hiring; Montecito’s history of debris flows; free Covid testing and treatment from the state; some park-activity fees will be going up; Arroyo Hondo Preserve has reopened to the public; the tree of the month is the jacaranda. See SitelineSB.com ...

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