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November 25, 2019

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Newsletter: November 25

November 25, 2019|by Erik Torkells

JUST LISTED
Twenty-one years ago, four friends bought a 2.5-acre oceanfront cottage compound on the Mesa, and they made a pact: If anyone wanted out, they’d all agree to sell. That time has come, but two would prefer to stay…. Take a look around.

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THE FOOD SCENE
••• More details on the plan to revamp Paradise Cafe.
••• Khao Kaeng is closing.
••• Smart & Final is rumored to be expanding into a superstore.
••• Buena Onda is making turkey-dinner empanadas.
••• Café Ana now bakes gluten-free bread.
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PRICE CUTS
The week’s top price reductions include an ode to redwood in Hope Ranch; a marvelous 1914 house with location issues; a two-acre estate in Montecito’s Golden Quadrangle; an Olive Mill condominium; ocean views in Hope Ranch; and another house in the Carp foothills.

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ODDS & ENDS
••• The final East Valley Road bridge has reopened
••• Santa Barbara Bowl announces its first show for the 2020 season.
••• Cool stuff at the Gear shop.
••• Scarlett Johansson and Adam Driver to be honored here.
••• Activity at a Montecito storefront.
••• Butterfly art.
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NEWS DIGEST
••• The 50 new owners of the Montecito Journal.
••• Hotel developer given more time to revise his plan.
••• What a hike in water rates might mean for Montecito residents.
••• Injured paraglider rescued by helicopter.
••• Wind farm below Lompoc approved.
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Recent Comments

It was a sad tragedy when I heard from a friend a year later about Lester Berman’s death. I worked as a Legal Secretary at… — Delia

Casa del Herrero is celebrating its centennial anniversary this year. Docent-led tours are on Wed and Sat. Self-guided tours on Tuesday - reservation required. https://www.casadelherrero.com/visit — Susie

I was at the dealer on Monday and Acura is moving to be with Honda in Goleta and they have added Bentley to Land Rover… — Curtis

Great list. On the way to checking out Crafter’s Library, grab a coffee and donut at Hook & Press next door. — Andy

Thanks Anne - I did not know about Erin's book on public art - and of course the Siquieros mural "Portrait of Mexico" at SB… — Leslie Westbrook

Great article Erik, thank you. And Leslie is correct wonderful murals and public art in our community. Check out the late Erin Graffy's book, Old… — anne luther

Has anyone else checked out all the Ikat & Pearls locations in Carpinteria, Ventura and Ojai? A great fun boutique to treat yourself and others… — Elyse rossler

Wonderful wrap up of Peru. Too bad you couldn't experience more dining in otherwise dismal Lima...but some of the best food in the world at… — Kevin S

Barbareño is opening a restaurant in the Louie's California Bistro space inside the hotel: https://www.sitelinesb.com/barbareno-is-opening-a-second-restaurant-downtown/. — Erik Torkells

This is a great list Erik and much appreciated! Also, thanks for all the mentions in Carp - - but don't forget our many wonderful… — Leslie Westbrook

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