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The best gifts come from the heart—and from local independent shops. 3
December 4, 2023
Last week's sales also include the indoor/outdoor sunken bar in Birnam Wood; Alta Mesa three-bedroom for just under $4 million; renovated 1947 house in San Roque; Lower Riviera townhome; 2.81-acre vacant lot off San Antonio Creek Road; and more.
December 3, 2023
The status quo long reigned in Montecito, for better and for worse. Then the pandemic inspired an influx of affluent new residents, and now an extraordinary amount of change—including ten new restaurants and dozens of shops—is following in their wake. 16
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Know where this was shot? Prove it in the comments. (Update: We have a winner!) 2
December 2, 2023
This holiday season—and year-round, really—make an effort to support Santa Barbara's wonderful independent shops. I’ve done some advance work, but get out there and have a look for yourself! 2
December 1, 2023
Noteworthy new listings also include two Montecito properties bought two years ago; equestrian compound east of Los Olivos; appealing Goleta house with minimal backyard; California cottage on Eucalyptus Hill; and more. 2
November 30, 2023
Plus: Anderson Aquatics has opened in the Funk Zone; Faitell Attractions closing sale; likely explanation for the Glen Annie Golf Club rumor; free California poppy seeds; Brothers Osborne play the Santa Barbara Bowl; hang-gliding recommendation. 4
November 29, 2023
More food news: Café La Fonda soft-opens on Friday; Kings Carey has a new tasting room in Solvang; profile of the new Santa Barbara Fish Market shop/restaurant in Goleta; Dutchess chef Saw Naing is dropping in on Na Na Thai; Queso Oaxaca recommendation. 2
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I graduated from Brooks Institute in 1965, married a lovely native of Montecito and adopted Santa Barbara as my home, not where I was born,… — Max Schnorf
I love Little Mountain and have been three times. The rice is $12 not $17 and it's swimming in butter not oil and everyone whose… — Leslie Westbrook
Le Petit Valentien -- maybe not classic French, but pretty close and great prices and great chef Robert. (and Ethiopian on the weekends!) — Leslie Westbrook
The property has building violations on, and the property was held by a bank that wanted out after foreclosing on the previous owner. — Paul
If Merci chocolate caramels are anything close to their salted chocolate chip cookies...we all will be in heaven ♥️...can't wait to try!!! — Maryanne Brillhart
I tried Little Mountain. Beautiful space and decor. But the menu, portions, and prices are ridiculous even for Montecito. $8 for cold bread (3 small… — Foodie
What I want to know is, why is it that Santa Barbara abounds in Italian places, yet no place really exists for classic French cuisine,… — Drew Hart
Montecito restaurateurs need to learn that not all diners are billionaires and, and that inflated pricing does not work. The successful spots all have a… — Rob
Like the old Paradise Cafe! — Jimmy
Completely Agree. A lawyer opening up a flashy restaurant and expecting the city to compensate him for not knowing what he is doing ? This… — Zeeann
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I graduated from Brooks Institute in 1965, married a lovely native of Montecito and adopted Santa Barbara as my home, not where I was born,… — Max Schnorf
I love Little Mountain and have been three times. The rice is $12 not $17 and it's swimming in butter not oil and everyone whose… — Leslie Westbrook
Le Petit Valentien -- maybe not classic French, but pretty close and great prices and great chef Robert. (and Ethiopian on the weekends!) — Leslie Westbrook
The property has building violations on, and the property was held by a bank that wanted out after foreclosing on the previous owner. — Paul
If Merci chocolate caramels are anything close to their salted chocolate chip cookies...we all will be in heaven ♥️...can't wait to try!!! — Maryanne Brillhart
I tried Little Mountain. Beautiful space and decor. But the menu, portions, and prices are ridiculous even for Montecito. $8 for cold bread (3 small… — Foodie
What I want to know is, why is it that Santa Barbara abounds in Italian places, yet no place really exists for classic French cuisine,… — Drew Hart
Montecito restaurateurs need to learn that not all diners are billionaires and, and that inflated pricing does not work. The successful spots all have a… — Rob
Like the old Paradise Cafe! — Jimmy
Completely Agree. A lawyer opening up a flashy restaurant and expecting the city to compensate him for not knowing what he is doing ? This… — Zeeann