FOOD STUFF
••• Something new is cooking in the Tyger Tyger space.
••• Reunion Kitchen + Drink is now serving lunch.
••• Bar Le Côte reopened after that fire.
••• Los Arroyos says it has no current plans to return to the Santa Ynez Valley.
••• Carpinteria landmark The Palms is for sale.
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HOT PROPERTY
It was another banner week for Santa Barbara real estate: sales included a Golden Quadrangle mansion for $19.6 million; a Balinese-inspired house; a pair of Hope Ranch turnkeys; an $8.25 million flip near Hammonds Beach; a half-million over ask on Coronada Circle; and many more. See what sold—and for how much.
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BURNING QUESTIONS
“While parking at the city lot at Anacapa and Haley, I was surprised to see a message on the monitor saying my license plate was being scanned. When did this start? What are they looking for?” —F. Here’s the answer.
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ODDS & ENDS
••• A new tenant for the old Church of Skatan building.
••• The top floor of the Big Yellow House is being converted to residential.
••• SBCC’s track and stairs have reopened for public use on weekends and holidays.
••• Makers’ market at De La Guerra Plaza this weekend.
••• Large new mixed-use development, including a 200-room hotel, proposed for downtown Ojai.
••• A tip about reserved parking at LAX.
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