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December 16, 2025

  • Food Stuff

Azul Won’t Open for a Few More Months

More food news: Lilac Patisserie's Coast Village Road outpost is on; Na Na Thai is winding down its pop-up dinners; a natural wine festival organized by Satellite; the Taste of Santa Barbara is in May; Peasants Feast launches dinner service; a new line of nonalcoholic drinks; Bossie's Kitchen is passing the credit-card fee on to patrons; Crush Bar seeks new owner; Motley Crew Ranch's Buellton shop is moving; an attractive proposal to redo Pali Wine Co.'s Funk Zone tasting room. 55

March 6, 2023

  • Odds & Ends

A New Menswear Store in the Funk Zone

Plus: Music Academy president Scott Reed is leaving the organization; another new apartment building is in the works downtown; two Highway 101 ramps to reopen this week; the Lumineers and Kelsea Ballerini to play the Santa Barbara Bowl; reader question about a nice-smelling plant; paintings by Arty Grimm at Caldwell Snyder. 1

March 5, 2023

  • Exclusive

Bettina Is Opening a Restaurant in Carpinteria

The new outpost will be smaller and sleeker than the Montecito original, with fast-casual counter service and plentiful courtyard seating. "We’re envisioning something more New York–style," says co-owner Rachel Greenspan. 7

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Newsletter: March 5

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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!) 3

March 4, 2023

  • Just Listed

120-Year-Old Queen Anne Given a Crisp Renovation

Noteworthy new listings also include a Campanil spec reno; a welcoming backyard off Camino Viejo; ocean view on the Riviera for $1.695 million; a West Mesa flip attempt; and more. 6

March 3, 2023

  • Shop to it

A Fresh Take on the Classic Santa Barbara Corner Store

Forget Doritos and Coors Light: The Eddy will offer natural wine, craft beer, pantry items, homewares, and grab-and-go fare from Revolver, Oat Bakery, and other local partners. 5

March 2, 2023

  • Odds & Ends

Why Were Cameras Installed at the Montecito Hot Springs?

Plus: The latest plans for the De La Guerra Plaza revamp; Little Rainbow Foot Spa closed for remodeling; a new explanation from MarBorg for its non-curbside rate hike; Union Bank is becoming U.S. Bank; East Beach water-contact closure lifted; free firewood from the State Street Axe Club; potential public use of Santa Barbara High School's track and football field. 12

March 1, 2023

  • Food Stuff

Thai Barbecue Is Coming to the Santa Barbara Public Market

More food news: Stella Mare's lease won't be renewed; Mariscos Santa Barbara has closed; Kin Bakeshop opening forecast; profiles of Tondi Gelato and Anchor Rose; Simple Feast has gone out of business.

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Newsletter: March 1

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Recent Comments

That Funk Zone artwork at the bottom is by David Diamant. https://davidjdiamant.com/ — Tal

Hello fellow avocado allergy sufferer! I too have the same allergy and was shocked that even the marinated olives weren’t safe to eat. So weird.… — BW

Erik, these round ups are so great and for the second year in a row I've been able to do all my shopping locally. So… — Meg

I’m curious what the chatter is with Little Mountain. Is it positive? I agree that Bar Lou was a beautiful space. I hope a solid… — Foodie

Just when you think Ty is finished desecrating the lovely, iconic Biltmore property… six gated driveways 😩 — J

I really wanted to like Bar Lou and have it in the rotation, but the price to good ratio was just off for me, even… — Meg

There was one of the finest restaurants in town A vegan restaurant every meat eater could love. A stunning white decor that made coming there… — Joe Millo

Totally agree. The Santa Barbara Company is the BEST for finding unique, special gifts. Love this place and the staff. — laura

Sad. We enjoyed the food & service every time we dined there. — Alisa

I totally agree and came to write a similar comment. Deal of the century right there. There’s something we don’t know. — BW

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