First Look at the Plan for Montecito’s Dorinda Triangle
Plus: Ghost Village Road is happening; the hotel in the works on lower De La Vina has been turned Spanish; the Ojai Film Festival is coming up; a second debris basin is proposed for Montecito; what you'll find inside Santa Barbara Hives's new San Roque shop. 12
Rascal’s Vegan Pop-Up Has to Find a New Home
More food news: The Natural Café on State Street will close in the spring; the Dutch Garden is said to be quietly opening for lunch any day now; an epic rant about McConnell's Fine Ice Creams; the Daisy's enticing new array of condiments, dressings, and more; chicken-and-waffles chain coming to Paseo Nuevo. 6
Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker Bought an Oceanfront House Here
Plus: The State Street Promenade will become a "living experiment" for cyclists and pedestrians; UCSB's proposed Munger Hall got two floors smaller; ribbon-cutting for the Randall Road Debris Basin; the candidates for District 1 of the Santa Barbara Unified School District; expansion plans for the Santa Barbara Auto Group. 11
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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
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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
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Sad. We enjoyed the food & service every time we dined there. — Alisa
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