Your Recall Ballot Should Arrive Soon (So Please Vote)
Plus: The new apartment building under construction at Santa Barbara and De La Guerra has come a long way; the Well is opening another location nearby; Rebecca Bjork named interim city administrator; film festival passes and ticket packages are 25 percent off; mailbox robbery and replacement. 2
First Look at the Menu of the Good Plow, Opening Soon in Carpinteria
More food news: Hook & Press is going on hiatus till its new space is ready; Mor Doughnuts is still looking for a storefront; Peasants Feast's deli spinoff is shooting to open in the fall; the January line of non-alcoholic drinks from the Municipal/Potek winemaker; a visit to the Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club's restaurant. 1
A Snazzy New Building Downtown
Plus: AIA Santa Barbara's upcoming virtual tour celebrating "design excellence"; new State Street shop buys and sells vintage sports apparel and streetwear; proposal to add gates to the parking lot paseo on Figueroa; city council candidate at the farmers' market; cool show coming up at the Community Arts Workshop. 3
Centennial Beer Hall Opens This Wednesday
More food news: Wine Therapy is moving into part of the Cruisery; a list of Santa Barbara's best taquerias; another mobile bar debuts; the prettiest restaurant courtyard in town is for sale; a change to Bagel Boiz' modus operandi; TAP Thai is opening a second outpost; more Jersey Mike's for Goleta; Via Maestra 42 has changed hands; open house and tasting at winery for sale. 5
Recent Comments
I pulled up to Funk Zone South Coast Deli at 11am and was surprised to find a few parking spots in the lot. Since I… — Dan O. Seibert
You need to talk to more locals. I have some little squabbles with the plan but mostly love it. — Kenny
The original farmers market on Coast Village Road is pretty limited, so I see Monte’s as being value additive. I’m more likely to shop at… — J
Try Gracie's Rockfish tacos! — Chris
What happened to The Well?? — Paul
LOVE Gracie’s! — Tracy
I'm conflicted about Monte's having a farmer's market on the same day as the original farmers market. — eliza
This plan is classic Santa Barbara. Trying to please everyone everywhere at all times. TPEET if you will. It's cool that everyone and every voice… — John
Spot on. — Jefferson A.
Ah, the "if we build it, they will come" approach.... since when is spending $100M on "a hope" a wise decision? — Jefferson A.