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March 19, 2026

  • Everyone's a Critic

First Impressions of AMA Sushi at the Rosewood Miramar Beach Resort

As you'd expect, the Miramar's new sushi restaurant is pinch-me pretty. But can the food and service keep pace? 8

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Newsletter: October 16

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October 15, 2022

  • Guessing Game

Where in Santa Barbara…?

How well do you know the restrooms at local restaurants? Prove it in the comments. 13

October 14, 2022

  • Just Listed

Rising Like a Mirage in the Santa Ynez Valley

Noteworthy new listings also include a big Ennisbrook house with views to match; Upper East contemporary with gorgeous landscaping; architectural quirkiness on Eucalyptus Hill; the old Cielo Store; and more. 6

October 13, 2022

  • News Roundup

Santa Barbara County Moves Closer to Banning Natural Gas in New Buildings

Other recent news: The New York Post takes a close look at Ty Warner; interview with congressperson Salud Carbajal; Hillside House has plans for 168 housing units in Hidden Valley; Reggae on the Mountain festival is coming up; school board candidates debate; cannabis farm approved near Cate School.

October 12, 2022

  • Welcome Wagon

First Look at the Menu and Interiors of Augie’s

With a Jeff Shelton makeover and an ambitious menu, the soft-opened restaurant at State and Ortega is aiming much higher than the usual rice-and-beans fare. 16

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Newsletter: October 12

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October 11, 2022

  • Odds & Ends

Proposed Apartment Complex to Displace Elsie’s Tavern and Green Table

Plus: Ready Set Confetti party store opens in Montecito; 25% off everything at Jake & Jones this Thursday; $10 million price cut on Padaro Lane; yet another hotel has changed hands; Modoc Road tree decision delayed; charming Lower Riviera house now under $3 million; postcards from the Ojai Studio Artists tour.

October 10, 2022

  • Hot Property

Toro Canyon Compound Sells for $21.9 Million

Last week's sales also include a Bonnymede condo for $5 million; quick close of a 1970 house on Camino Viejo; 47 acres on the Gaviota coast; 1927 fixer in San Roque designed by Joseph Plunkett; and more.

October 9, 2022

  • Food Stuff

Tyger Tyger Will Return Next Month

More food news: Rare Society happy hour; Ojai restaurant adds a 2.9% surcharge for credit cards; new ownership at Carpinteria's Corktree Cellars; a bounty of fresh herbs at Gelson's; the menu at Vega Vineyard & Farm in Buellton; Bree'osh now bakes challah weekly. 12

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Just Listed

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Recent Comments

Is there info on how long the intersection will be closed to apply this decoration? — Christine!

I think the street art looks cool and it’s not like the grant money could be used for other purposes. I’m grateful for whoever organized… — Sean

one more comment,, that space always screamed beer garden to me. or Big Star Taco in Wicker Park. more open space to enjoy ocean breeze...… — Dean Carter

Good start. Nice homage to the roof and flower shop... not that either of those were architectural standouts on CVR. More seating/stucture moved to front/parking… — Dean Carter

Agreed, this building does not cohesively fit on the street. It may be bold and striking, but also completely out of place for Coast Village… — Marc

I like the addition. I believe when it's built, he should invite The Bottle Shop to open a space below. That would be the only… — Taylor Hunt

Agree 100%. Attractive in itself but not plonked down on CVR. Does not fit in at all with the local-and-cozy-but-sophisticated look of the other retail… — Dana

Where's the "it's not in Montecito" comments? For looks really good in these photos! — Don

Loving this for Montecito! Net Zero and LEED Gold (plus-plus) aside, the design is striking, well-thought-out, and a nice departure from the same-same outdated architecture… — Vince

I've provided input to the CV Road for nearly 50 years working with developers as a Designer/Broker. We do have an assortment of styles and… — Maryanne Brillhart

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