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March 30, 2026

  • Food Stuff

Bossie’s Kitchen Is Serving Breakfast

And that includes doughnuts! More food news: Azul says it should finally open soon; the Polo Club restaurant has closed; wine and hors d'oeuvres at an outpost of Renaud's; new forecast for the Dart café at the harbor; a Carpinteria icon is no more; reader question about the Goleta Beach restaurant; profile of Oliver's chef Manny Juan. 2

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Newsletter: November 1

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October 31, 2023

  • Hot Property

San Roque Spec Reno Sells for $3.632 Million

Last week's sales also include a house with an imposing entrance in Birnam Wood; five-bedroom on San Antonio Creek Road; black Mission Canyon spec reno; Montecito Shores condo; and more.

October 30, 2023

  • Odds & Ends

Build a Fort at the Botanic Garden

Plus: Ketamine clinic opening on N. Milpas Street; the return of ZooLights; Los Patos Way roundabout construction update; N. Padaro Lane onramp to open November 9; "Piscinas" at Maune Contemporary. 6

October 29, 2023

  • Get Out of Town

Tokyo Is a World Unto Itself

The third time is still a charm for Tokyo, a city that's exotic and inscrutable without being intimidating.

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Newsletter: October 29

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  • Guessing Game

Where in Santa Barbara…?

Know where this was shot? Prove it in the comments. (Update: We have a winner!) 1

October 27, 2023

  • Just Listed

A Montecito Classic, Complete With Tower

Noteworthy new listings also include woodsy midcentury by Lockwood de Forest; winning new-build steps from the Upper Village; 1946 Alex D'Alfonso on E. De La Guerra Road; Riviera semi-remodel; and more. 1

October 26, 2023

  • Food Stuff

Starbucks Is Coming to the Funk Zone

More food news: Brophy Bros. plans to open a larger clam bar downstairs; new ownership for Louie's California Bistro at the Upham hotel; Merci's takeout roast chicken for two; Presqu’ile Winery bought land formerly used to grow cannabis; Pueblo Pollo is said to be reopening in Isla Vista; a change in direction at Linden Hall. 11

October 25, 2023

  • News Roundup

The State Street Advisory Committee Met Again

Other recent news: Blissful Boutiques makers' market lost its lease at Paseo Nuevo; the city council approved new regulations for restaurant parklets; the Land Trust bought 48 acres on the Gaviota Coast; California Highway Patrol decided to stay and renovate its Calle Real office; progress for improvements at the Goleta Butterfly Grove; looking back at when a rich homeowner let hobos live on her property. 3

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