Venus in Furs Has Closed
More food news: Another winery is moving in next to the Cheese Shop; Mexican seafood restaurant opening in Old Town Goleta; Broad Street Oyster Company is looking for a permanent space; signage at the Hotel Californian's forthcoming tasting room; Jeannine's on Coast Village Road is taking a break; Oat Bakery is now opening earlier on weekdays; Calvary Chapel is working on a restaurant; Phoevermore in Carpinteria has closed; dinner under a different name at the Patio Cafe. 1
The Side Streets and Alleyways of Upper Oak Park
Years ago, my first real walk around a Santa Barbara neighborhood—beyond the usual spots—was in the area behind Cottage Hospital, and I was delighted by what I found. When I recently returned for a stroll, I wondered if the area would still deliver. 11
The Montecito Tea Gardens Property Is Back on the Market for $78 Million
Noteworthy new listings also include a sweet Summerland farmhouse; more-or-less turnkey Hope Ranch compound; low-key charm on Pepper Hill; "straight out of a romance novel" in Montecito; rural funk on Las Canoas Road; and more. 2
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Perhaps we could use more clarity on the budget shortfall? Maybe some qualified accountants could offer a bit of “pro bono” work to help the… — Instant Alligator
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Its surrounded by Montecito though. Montecito is a much better descriptor and creates less confusion. — Don
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