Mony’s Is Now Open for Dinner
More food news: Pearl Social's holiday extravaganza is coming back; L'antica Pizzeria da Michele Is very close to opening; the rumored tenant of the former Montecito Wine Bistro space; update on Oat Bakery's Goleta outpost; a liquor-license application on Park Lane in Montecito; Pueblo Pollo's special Pakistani menu. 2
Debate Continues Over the State Street Promenade
Other recent news: Olive Mill ramps to be closed for roundabout construction; comedian Andy Dick arrested for alleged burglary in Santa Barbara; Drift hotel slated to open in December; the seasonal closure of Loma Alta Drive; Santa Barbara News-Press to stop daily delivery; ExxonMobil bought troubled crude oil Pipelines from Plains All American; ZooLights is coming to the Santa Barbara Zoo. 6
The Green Bike Lane Markings Are Being Removed From the State Street Promenade
Plus: Chapala Street bike lane extended; two southbound Highway 101 off-ramps are reopening; Grocery Outlet shopping center sold; Plaza del Mar band shell funding; the answer to the final "Where in Santa Barbara...?" restroom photo; fake spider web dos and don'ts; Istanbul travel advice. 1

























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