October 13, 2026
And in other local news: Updated debris flow risk map should be out in October; the growing problem of homeowners unable to get insurance; strip mall to be redone before Sprouts's arrival; bike paths, crosswalks, and roundabouts planned for Cliff Drive; new closing time for city parks; parking in Montecito; missile testing from San Nicolas Island.
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
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You might like to look at the article in the New York Times to see about how Patrick Nesbitt has made his money. It’s in… — Enna
Same experience for us. Unfortunately. The waitstaff/servers are lovely and hopeful. But in reality nothing much has changed. — Sarah
The Biltmore...forever under change (like State Street)...Warner either has terrible design consultants or none at all. I suppose with his F you money he just… — Cee Oh
Couldn't agree more about the Knock. Went there just to see what it was like and was greeted with mediocre food, slow service, and pricey… — SusanA
Love love Monte's! — JJ
The Valley Project in the SB Funk Zone. Delicious wines, always helpful staff, and fun graphics letting us know where those amazing grapes come from. — David Ashfield
I love this list thank you! As a 'visual' person with the inability to drive down State St., (having to find parking behind shops, etc.… — TS
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You might like to look at the article in the New York Times to see about how Patrick Nesbitt has made his money. It’s in… — Enna
Same experience for us. Unfortunately. The waitstaff/servers are lovely and hopeful. But in reality nothing much has changed. — Sarah
The Biltmore...forever under change (like State Street)...Warner either has terrible design consultants or none at all. I suppose with his F you money he just… — Cee Oh
Couldn't agree more about the Knock. Went there just to see what it was like and was greeted with mediocre food, slow service, and pricey… — SusanA
Love love Monte's! — JJ
The Valley Project in the SB Funk Zone. Delicious wines, always helpful staff, and fun graphics letting us know where those amazing grapes come from. — David Ashfield
I love this list thank you! As a 'visual' person with the inability to drive down State St., (having to find parking behind shops, etc.… — TS