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March 25, 2026

  • News Roundup

The Return of Cruise Ships to Santa Barbara

Other recent news: A car drove onto the State Street Promenade; the future of the oil industry, including the offshore platforms, in Santa Barbara; the Kimpton Goodland Goleta hotel will be rebranded after getting sold; Victoria Street might reopen to two-way traffic again; Mayweather Boxing + Fitness will debut soon; a decrease in bird species seen around here.

January 20, 2022

  • Just Listed

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

January 19, 2022

  • Food Stuff

The Hotel at Paseo Nuevo Will Have Basement and Rooftop Bars

More food news: The who, where, and what regarding We Want the Funk; Sama Sama Kitchen is now serving lunch; Loca Vivant Kitchen will continue to operate; Lighthouse Coffee is opening a third outpost; Carpinteria Avenue coffeehouse in the works; might the Dutch Garden reopen soon?; Dutchess bakery delayed; a relic of the past at Jeannine's.

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Newsletter: January 19

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January 18, 2022

  • Hot Property

Funky Montecito Compound Sells for Over Ask

Last week's sales also include two houses way up the hill; the "Hope Ranch barn"; Equestrian Avenue three-bedroom; landscape designer Eric Nagelmann's garden cottage; and more.

  • Odds & Ends

Letter Perfect Is Being Sold After 38 Years

Plus: Solar panels proposed for somewhere above the Santa Barbara Bowl; the design of a standardized plaque for historic landmarks and structures of merit; the Hotel Indigo sold; opening date for "children's fitness center" My Gym; a show of landscapes at Mollusk; the answer to last week's "Where in Santa Barbara...?"

January 17, 2022

  • Food Stuff

A Restaurant Called “We Want the Funk” Is Opening in the Funk Zone

More food news: Trader Joe's is considering a second Goleta store; the 5% fee that the Cruisery tacks onto bills; Embermill has closed; Wingman Rodeo closed one location but opened inside another establishment; Goleta Coffee Company is closing; Goodland Dining appears to be closed; more on the forthcoming Goodland BBQ; opening date for Peasants Deli in Solvang; Middle Eastern food at a Santa Ynez pool hall. 5

January 16, 2022

  • Coming Attractions

The 28 Restaurants Expected to Open This Year

These are just the ones we know about—there are undoubtedly even more in the works. Plus: Exciting things for 2023 and beyond. 9

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Newsletter: January 16

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January 15, 2022

  • Food Stuff

Frequency Wine Company Has Upgraded to a Great New Space

More food news: Has Embermill closed?; Lilac Patisserie is expanding in a big way; soul food is coming to Lower State; Your Choice's off-menu pop-up is today; Costa Kitchen & Bar has closed for a month; the city is making two dozen State Street restaurants shrink their parklets to allow emergency vehicles to pass; the rebranded Jimboz Lounge reopened; Taqueria Santa Barbara is now serving breakfast. 3

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