How the Montecito Planning Commission Shot Itself in the Foot
Other recent news: Biltmore's family pool complex moves forward in slightly smaller form; Isla Vista now has a vending machine with Narcan, fentanyl test strips, and emergency contraceptives; land preservation on Goleta ballot; another Huguette Clark estate is on the market. 3
Summerland’s New Bookstore Now Has a Café
More food news: Taproom coming to lower State Street; Savoy Cafe & Deli changed its mind about dinner; weekly Petros pop-up; Namaste Indian Bistro has opened; Mesa ice cream shop to become a deli; Milk & Honey is under new ownership; profiles of the Sando Truck and Del Pueblo Café; revisiting Barbareño. 14
When the Next Segment of Carpool Lanes Might Open
Plus: Michael Towbes Library Plaza to debut soon; the San Ysidro Ranch's botanical garden; new health-and-wellness shop in Carpinteria; paintings by Siddarth Parasnis; State Route 192 to reopen near Parma Park; when will a new traffic light get activated? 1
Lion’s Tale Opens Tonight on Coast Village Road
"We spend a lot of time in hotel bars when we travel," says Misty Orman, and she and husband Brandon Ristaino have channeled that experience into Lion's Tale, their new lounge at the Montecito Inn. Plus, there's a concise, French-leaning menu by the Sama Sama chefs. 7
Recent Comments
Starting to feel forced…. — Paul
carpinteria is cool — jayne
That is one shiny copper dome on that observatory! 😎 — Sven
Why would Field + Fort open The Larder in Carpinteria as opposed to Santa Barbara? Seems like the audience for something like this in SB… — Paul
yeah, because carnivores will not eat any dish that is plant-based or worse, labeled vegan. — Ken
Ahh, ok. — HM
maybe they should devote 1-3% of their menu space to the vegan population — Bettye Jones