FOOD STUFF
••• La Paloma Cafe and Teru open this week—here’s a first look at the menus for both restaurants.
••• Mochi doughnut maker ramping up this week.
••• More on the new Yona Redz taqueria.
••• Marvelously packaged Beato Chocolates from Ojai.
→ Read the post.
·················
NEWS ROUNDUP
••• Burglaries at beach parking lots and trailheads.
••• Los Angeles County to pause outdoor dining.
••• Curfew instituted for Santa Barbara County.
••• Vandenberg Air Force Base didn’t make the U.S. Space Command cut.
••• Bike-sharing enrollment kiosks to be nine feet tall.
••• $51 million in new financing for Kate Farms.
→ Read the post.
·················
HOT PROPERTY
The week’s notable sales include a quick and profitable flip in the Hedgerow, a Mediterranean villa high up the hill, a pretty renovation on the Riviera, a 1920 George Washington Smith house, and 55 acres off Highway 154.
·················
ODDS & ENDS
••• Upcoming auction of 207-acre oceanfront lot.
••• The renovation of Lookout Park’s east end is complete.
••• Sullivan Goss’s popular annual “100 Grand” show opens next week.
••• Help remove “non-native noxious weeds” from the frontcountry.
→ Read the post.
·················
WALK WITH ME
Let’s explore Coast Village Circle, where Montecito gets down to business.
·················
Please forward this to anyone who might enjoy it. Click here to subscribe.
·················
Recent Comments
I drove by Mackenzie market today in San Roque and there must have been 20 + workers and several work trucks on site. Any word… — The Rock
Rent is ridiculous too. But, that doesn't stop many people from living here. Not everyone can afford to live here or eat caviar at a… — Jen
RH restaurant doesn’t seem like a fit for the upper village … the actual Montecito. Time will tell and we hope it does well. Meanwhile,… — Cate
Took the words out of my mouth. LA comes here to go to LA restaurants, how boring. — CW
$39 for a piece of rockfish with a slice of lemon and $10-18 to add a side is ridiculous, even for "true fine dining"... — KK
The architecture, vibe and menu all look great. I like that the extensive menu has some standard classics that will appeal to many. I also… — Jilt
Thanks for offering up lots of ideas to shop locally! Fun recommendations. — Ana
Just what we need.. more out of town restauranteurs. “Food Stuff” updates have become a weekly reminder to patronize local establishments — CT
I had the Corvina (and a dozen other items) on Sunday night and it was delicious! Can’t wait to bring more friends and family back… — Kathleen
Seems like you need good luck, Chris, so you can afford some true fine dining. Clark's is doing great! We're already lucky . . .… — Jen