Paseo Nuevo Housing Ambitions Cut in Half
Other recent news: Mayor Randy Rowse is running for re-election; remembering architect Henry Lenny; architects and planners protest two misguided Santa Barbara developments; the Trump administration wants to allow new oil and gas extraction in the California Coastal National Monument and Carrizo Plain National Monument; a visit to the post-facelift Ritz-Carlton Bacara. 15
Lama Dog Is Opening a Cocktail Bar Called The Mullet
More food news: First impressions of Corazón Cocina Sur at Linden Square; The Nugget's Carpinteria outpost should open next week; has Wylde Works closed?; tickets to Taste of the Santa Ynez Valley; the menu for Marisella at the Ritz-Carlton Bacara; soliciting frozen pizza recommendations. 14
Two More Rite Aid Stores Are Closing
Plus: Inside the new 30-room vacation-rental hotel downtown; adjacent Highway 101 on-ramps to be closed for nine months; Queens of the Stone Age concert; Heidi Merrick sample sale; the July 4 celebration at the waterfront; John Waters's Halloween show; the answer to last weekend's "Where in Santa Barbara...?" 5
First Impressions of The Win-Dow Burger Stand
More food news: The Breakwater Restaurant's new name; Ritz-Carlton Bacara's Italian restaurant opens this week; U-pick organic apricots; Soul Bites has closed; the Sando Truck is moving to Goleta; Brazilian food delivered; sneak peeks of Lily's Donuts & Pops; Paseo Nuevo beer garden to close; Thai-Asian food truck at Draughtsmen Aleworks in Goleta; Mylestone Barbecue is now behind the Wildcat. 36
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From everything I’ve read, the State of California did not grant a penny toward this street art project. The $100k grant is from the Bloomberg… — Pat
With Runyon selling The Post, do we know if they are going to continue to develop “Platform” on the SE corner at Garden and E… — Curtis
We stand with Delores Huerta (co-founder of United Farmworkers). As a Pasadena teenager active during the early days of the Grape Boycott, I wanted to… — Susan Gordon
Good riddance Runyan Group! We will not miss you. Hoping the new owner keeps the Montecito/SB vibe despite maybe bringing in bigger-name businesses. Start with… — Jenna
One note, the Montecito Assoc. has those hours/days correct -except- that it is for Noise Generating construction. So if workers are painting, cleaning up, or… — N
I didn’t notice any snarky comments Carol, just some observations. I don’t think any house is perfect and I don’t believe Erik is a real… — ElizabethW
He is being helpful to buyers! — Maria
It is not necessary nor helpful to the seller to make snarky comments. Stick to being helpful in getting a house sold. After all, isn’t… — Carol
The Routine, a Pilates studio currently in Ventura, is opening at the Victor the Florist space. Instagram page: @theroutine.vta — Sarah M
We loved our experience at Kismet Kids! A great haircut - kids were entertained while waiting their turn. Such a welcome addition to Montecito /… — MW