The Eight Best Things I’ve Eaten Lately

You know how some dishes really stick with you? These are the ones that I keep thinking about.... 10

Newsletter: February 21

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Restored 1934 Spanish Colonial in Montecito

This three-bedroom home has undergone an exquisite renovation and thoughtful redesign, adding modern features and luxe finishes while preserving the elegant 1930s charm and irreplaceable character.

Photographer Gray Malin Is Working on a Channel Drive Vacation Rental

Plus: The official opening for the six-mile Arroyo Quemado Trail at Baron Ranch; Maria Rendón show at Sullivan Goss; Marcus Roberts Trio to play the Lobero Theatre; Chelsea Handler returns to the Santa Barbara Bowl; public meeting about Milpas Street changes; "Where in Santa Barbara...?" answer. 5

Ennisbrook Contemporary Sells for $3.35 Million Off the Initial Asking Price

Last week's sales also include two prime examples of the power of turnkey (in Montecito Oaks and where the Westside meets Alta Mesa); off-market sale of an interior designer's former Mission Canyon pad; a pair of houses on five acres east of Santa Ynez; and more.

Pony Espresso Has Shortened Its Name and Expanded Its Ambitions

More food news: The reasons behind Linden Hall's implosion; Crudo to open in Solvang; Pattaya Thai Restaurant has rebranded; profiles of Bouchon and Cookie Plug; the World of Pinot Noir festival is coming up; Los Alamos Market has a new owner. 5

Newsletter: February 18

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Where in Santa Barbara…?

Know where this was shot? Prove it in the comments. (Update: The house wins.)

Santa Barbara Airport Has Added “VIP Concierge Service”

Plus: The Biltmore now intends to fill in its unpermitted pool; Heidi Merrick archive sale; Habitat for Humanity is looking to reopen its Restore store; progress for the Electrify America charging station; Orlebar Brown opened at the Montecito Country Mart; Los Patos roundabout construction to start soon; retreat center on Painted Cave Road; Namaste clothing boutique is moving. 9

The Effort to Build a New Pedestrian Bridge Over Highway 101

Other recent news: The spectacular Pepper Hill house finally got published; Santa Barbara's new city administrator; some of the issues people have with county supervisor Das Williams; two school fields opened for after-hours use; understanding Santa Barbara’s Measure A; Carpinteria Avenue mixed-use development moves forward. 8