El Encanto Wants to Build Two More Swimming Pools
Plus: Hearth Homes has added two downtown inns to its hospitality offerings; the Carlyle Salon has expanded into the former Chapala & Parker space; Iyengar Yoga Studio is moving; Los Olivos estate sale this weekend; Planned Parenthood book sale is coming up. 3
Patxi’s Pizza Has Closed
More food news: Remembering Industrial Eats cofounder Jeff Olsson; a hint of what's to come at Linden Hall in Carpinteria; Dave's Dogs is back on Milpas Street; Santa Barbara Vintners Festival is next month; pub date for Elizabeth Poett's cookbook; a new way bars handle overserved patrons. 4
AIA Santa Barbara’s Annual Architecture Tour Is Coming Up
Plus: Juniper's new Summerland shop has opened; Santa's Convenience Store debuts today; Taylor Swift's concert film to screen at the Arlington; the reason for the black tarps on the East Beach dunes; an honor to be nominated for "Best of Santa Barbara." 5

























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