A Sweet Little House in the Hedgerow

Noteworthy new listings also include long, lean style in Riven Rock; Mesa project with big views; a good deal on Alameda Padre Serra; proof that your money goes much farther in Goleta; an 80-acre campground; and more.

Bringing Traditional Style and Color Back Into a Montecito Home

Marc Normand Gelinas believes in tailoring each project to mirror the personality and individual style of the client, resulting in well-designed, comfortable, and functional spaces. For this home, he says, "we drew inspiration from the outdoors, including the blues of the ocean and sky."

Sequence of Storms Leads to Bluff Erosion

Other recent news: Incumbents rake in far more campaign donations than challengers; the longtime head of the Santa Barbara Zoo is retiring; DJ Javier's Year of the Dragon mural; mining magnate bought on Padaro Lane. 4

Best BBQ Has Opened on State Street

More food news: Taza Mediterranean Street Kitchen has closed; The Good Plow's last day is Sunday; the Brunch Monkey pop-up at Handlebar is off; chef Budi Kazali to open a Solvang restaurant; profiles of Dang Burger, Little Dom's Seafood, and Santa Barbara Fish Market; the Southern Exposure Garagiste Wine Festival is coming up; changes at Choi's Oriental Market. 6

Newsletter: February 7

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The Rise of Residential Resorts

More and more discerning and affluent individuals are reshaping the luxury home market and turning their residences into all-purpose havens that transcend even the most exclusive resorts.

Park Lane Supertuscan Sells for $36.8 Million

Last week's sales also include a Cubist one way up the hill in Montecito; Alameda Padre Serra for a quarter million over ask; the rare Summerland house to have a pool; California cottage spec reno outside Los Olivos; and more.

A New Shop Is Opening in the Big Yellow House

Plus: Pura Luna Apothecary is closing its shop; downtown commercial space likely to become residential; Jacob Collier concert; office for homeless services opening on Chapala Street; San Ysidro Road off-ramp to close for months; the Starr King Rummage Sale; is coming up; 10-room hotel proposed for Santa Ynez; Funk Zone pedestrian gate. 1

Silvers Omakase Is Aiming for the Stars

The former Seven Bar & Kitchen space in the Funk Zone has been converted to a plush jewel box, the better to spotlight the cooking of chef Lennon Silvers Lee. "You’re coming for the best sushi experience you can have in the United States," promises cofounder Lisa Green.

Newsletter: February 4

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