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September 16, 2026

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Newsletter: September 16

September 16, 2026|by Erik Torkells

FOOD STUFF
••• “Storytelling bar” Beau will have a sister restaurant.
••• Islands at La Cumbre Plaza is closing.
••• Cajé Coffee Roasters has opened in Goleta (above).
••• The Point Market on Storke Road now has a drive-through window.
••• The lunch menu at Monte’s.
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ODDS & ENDS
••• Is the Hitchcock Cinema closing soon?
••• “Private arts enclave” in the works.
••• Changes proposed at the Santa Barbara Botanical Garden.
••• State Street Trading Post opening date.
••• Photorealism at Sullivan Goss.
••• New shop at the Montecito Country Mart.
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Recent Comments

What a very kind comment to leave thank you very much David! Made our day! + All of the other comments of support and love… — Starr Hall

Thank you for sharing your research on this fascinating little gem of a building! — Tristin Tracy

I am genuinely sad about the Hitchcock Theater. It's the only remaining Metro theater that I enjoy — because its a bit of a secret… — ES Corchero

You can't blame restaurants for releasing menus without prices when the first thing people do is complain about how expensive everything is. — Erik Torkells

I assume it's the little area with convenience snacks inside the gift shop. It's sort of tucked away in the back corner of the store. — Alisa

Is the lunch at Monte's free? Menu with no pricing is suspect on what they will be charging lettuce, etc..?? — Louise

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