A Big New Gym Is Opening Downtown
Plus: Adventure park with ziplining is coming to the Santa Ynez Valley; the Santa Barbara International Orchid Show is coming up; Father John Misty, the Head and the Heart, and Rebelution to play the Santa Barbara Bowl; an Instagram account for local history buffs; are neighbors getting annoyed by pickleball? 5
Is Peasants Feast Thinking of Starting Dinner Service?
More food news: Rumored tenant for former downtown McDonald's; We Want the Funk profile; the Women Winemakers Celebration is coming up; the inaugural Ojai Food + Wine event is this fall; yoga and wine at Frequency Wines; appealing menu at Good Lion/Sama Sama collaboration in Ventura; any Easter brunch suggestions? 5
The Las Aves Developer Has Taken Over More of Los Patos Way
Plus: Housing for the homeless is said to be in the works for 1.7 acres on upper State Street; more on MarBorg's hefty rate hike for non-curbside service; Channel City Lumber is opening a Santa Barbara store; Angel boutique is moving; an update on the Best Western Pepper Tree Hotel; the Santa Barbara Antique Show is coming up; E. Mountain Drive has reopened at the Cold Spring trailhead; Trombone Shorty, Ziggy Marley, and Mavis Staples to play the Santa Barbara Bowl. 10

























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"DeSeussed" would also work — dan
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We're wishing "Merci" much success. Any plan for a vegan entrée? Perhaps a hearty vegetable stew-like soup served with crusty bread? Many thanks for considering… — Betsy Hendrickson
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Lucky’s, Tre Lune and Los Arroyos have been there for over 20 years. Not bad. And feels like the Chinese restaurant has been around forever.… — AFC
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These walks are fantastic! You’ve got a great eye for design and architectural details. I’m sure many of us long time Santa Barbarans have learned… — Hugh M
This dinner menu looks delicious. I wonder if that steak au poivre is an homage to the signature dish at Bistro Paul Bert. Best of… — Barbara
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