WELCOME WAGON
Italian wine bar Aperitivo opens tonight: the interior and menu tell a refreshingly sophisticated story, and rare for these parts, the wine list is almost entirely Italian.
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HOT PROPERTY
It was yet another monster week for Santa Barbara real estate, with a ton of sales at impressive prices—including two off-market and six above ask.
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ODDS & ENDS
••• A visit to the new StretchLab studio (above).
••• Exploring Patrick Nesbitt’s over-the-top Summerland estate, heading to auction soon.
••• The nubby facade of Jeff Shelton’s round tower.
••• Amtrak route to be reservation-only around Thanksgiving.
••• “Fantasy rainfall” game.
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ODDS & ENDS
••• The Santa Barbara swap meet is back with a bang.
••• A trio of Funk Zone buildings for sale (above).
••• Exhibit of Santa Barbara Bowl posters at the Shopkeepers.
••• Rescued chihuahuas up for adoption.
••• Coastal trail study seeks input.
••• Fabulous Queen Anne landmark for sale.
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WHERE IN SANTA BARBARA…?
Congratulations to Madison Gold for being the first to correctly identify the location seen in this photo.
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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