Oat Bakery Is Opening a Second Location

More food news: The cafe and bar at the new Drift hotel coming to Lower State Street; Santa Barbara Hives is working on a San Roque shop (with "dry pantry"); progress on Chick-fil-A's traffic congestion; activity at two former tasting rooms in the Funk Zone; a peek inside Corazón Comedor; the Other Room in Los Olivos has opened.

Newsletter: September 21

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Glamorous Arcady Neoclassical Sells for $18.25 Million

Last week's sales also include 1922 George Washington Smith for $14.25 million; Coast Village new-build for $13.6 million; Supertuscan for $9 million; the Hedgerow sprawler that could pass for an apartment complex; Brutalism on Conejo Road; the vacant lot in the Hot Springs curve; and many more.

Derf’s Future Is Uncertain After the End of the Year

More food news: Fresco Cafe has set an opening date for its new location downtown; Beans BBQ is closing; the owners of Brewhouse are selling to longtime customers; Industrial Eats is expanding again; the Apricot Lane Farms cookbook is available for preorder; an update on Pepe's Mexican Restaurant in Goleta; Kyle's Kitchen has opened a taproom.

A Climbing Gym Is Opening in Noleta

Plus: A chance to see inside nine interesting properties; a bold attempt to flip a Pacaso share; interior designer's warehouse sale; Highway 101 offramp reopening early; paintings by Bobbie Burgers at Caldwell Snyder; the Cult is coming to town.

Newsletter: September 18

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Hubba Hubba in Hope Ranch

Noteworthy new listings also include the 1919 Villa Firenze on Mission Canyon Road; an Upper East house with potential; Craftsman charm in the Bungalow Haven district; a 1946 house designed by Kem Weber; a Joseph Plunkett cutie in San Roque; and more.

Where in Santa Barbara…?

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Restaurant Changes on Coast Village Road

A popular bakery/café in Santa Barbara has plans to open a Montecito outpost—and it may even introduce dinner service. 7

Best Bets for Private Events in Santa Barbara

Whether you're planning an event that's big or intimate, fancy or casual, choosing the right venue is crucial.