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It has all the amenities of a small hotel, including a screening room, bar, gym, tennis court, and 11 fireplaces, not to mention one of the most decadent lawns this side of Oprah Winfrey's compound.
Plus: The two other traffic circles that might follow—one at San Ysidro Road and the 101, and another at E. Cabrillo and Los Patos Way.
August 21, 2019
Plus: Embermill restaurant opens this Friday; Bristol Farms, another Mesa Burger, and a French bakery on the horizon; La Michoacána is selling frozen treats; Hoffman Brat Haus is closing; Eleven 14 opening on State Street.
And in other recent local news: A reprieve for Institution Ale's neon sign; initiative to protect whales from ships; West Beach hotel gets nixed; an urge to merge Montecito's special districts; Styrofoam recycling; Montecito road repairs; library plaza renovation update.
August 20, 2019
Plus: New pan-Asian restaurant Oku is getting close to opening on Cabrillo; expanded hours at Buena Onda and Merci Montecito; Peruvian pop-up.
The Saudi investor who bought More Mesa for $25 million has put it back on the market—this time for $65 million. Locals are searching for a way to save it from development.
August 19, 2019
While the whimsical exteriors of local architect Jeff Shelton can be seen all over town, interior glimpses are far rarer. In the case of this E. Cota Street rental, the owner shares Shelton's Seuss-meets-Gaudí sensibility.
Named Croyden House, the grand 1929 mansion on Middle Road in Montecito feels like the board game Clue come to life—although any stress involved will hopefully have to do with upkeep rather than a murder in the library.
August 18, 2019
Plus: Oliver's is now serving lunch; new outdoor seating at Café Ana; the Monarch has gone entirely prix-fixe; renting the Lark's patio for a private party; picnic boxes from Bossie's Kitchen. 1
And what might be the best barn in the entire area. 2
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We took almost the exact Highlands trip last May. The Farmhouse was an amazing stay. I’d add biking to the menu, as it provided for… — Curtis
You are absolutely correct. The Ranch was badly deteriorated, the plumbing failing, the electrical system hopelessly lacking and run down and neglected. If it looks… — Penelope
DITTO! Beyond tacky — Kim
Several of us recently gave Elwood another try, since we'd found it overpriced. They made big announcements about redoing everything, from the offerings to the… — Seth
What has happened to the Fish restaurant that was to open in Stella Mare. I think it was to be called Bogavante? — Linda Beuret
I'm in favor of more places in SB recognizing the Chumash heritage, happy to hear that's being considered for Calle Cesar Chavez! — Annie
"Cheap bordello" is correct. Please bring back the old Plow and Angel ! I've had many lovely fireside dinners in the original . Never go… — JC
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We took almost the exact Highlands trip last May. The Farmhouse was an amazing stay. I’d add biking to the menu, as it provided for… — Curtis
You are absolutely correct. The Ranch was badly deteriorated, the plumbing failing, the electrical system hopelessly lacking and run down and neglected. If it looks… — Penelope
DITTO! Beyond tacky — Kim
Several of us recently gave Elwood another try, since we'd found it overpriced. They made big announcements about redoing everything, from the offerings to the… — Seth
What has happened to the Fish restaurant that was to open in Stella Mare. I think it was to be called Bogavante? — Linda Beuret
I'm in favor of more places in SB recognizing the Chumash heritage, happy to hear that's being considered for Calle Cesar Chavez! — Annie
"Cheap bordello" is correct. Please bring back the old Plow and Angel ! I've had many lovely fireside dinners in the original . Never go… — JC