The Daisy Is Getting Ready to Reopen
More food news: A new restaurant is coming to the former Little Door space across from the courthouse; San Roque strip mall being renovated to accommodate multiple food-and-beverage tenants; Cambria restaurant recommendations?; Alphie's Restaurant in Old Town Goleta won't be reopening. 6
3,100 Acres of Carpinteria Countryside for a Gentleman Farmer With $75 Million
Other noteworthy new listings include a 1915 Riviera house bashful about its interiors; midcentury architecture in Coast Village; yet another Hope Ranch fixer; a Melrose Place situation downtown; proof that not everything in the Hedgerow is charming; a big Monterey Colonial in San Roque; wacky decor up by the Botanic Garden; and more. 1
Is Timbers Restaurant in Goleta Really Going to Reopen?
"I believe it's owned by Sandy Boyd, who founded two chain restaurants/cafés in California: Espresso Roma and Fresh Choice. But nothing much seems to have been done with it, at least from what you can see from the highway. Maybe there’s an interesting story here?" —S. Indeed, there is—and a local restaurant has plans to open soon. 1
Shop for Tweens Opening in Montecito’s Upper Village
Plus: California is once again allowing open houses; East Camino Cielo has reopened; Phish is playing the Santa Barbara Bowl; two interesting developments in Los Alamos, including a three-room motel comprising three historic structures relocated to the site; the answer to last week's "Where in Santa Barbara...?" 1
Recent Comments
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.
Agree on Gracie’s… always just a lovely experience. — G