Don’t Be So Quick to Write Off Phoenix

With five million people living in the Phoenix metropolitan area, there has to be something interesting to do—besides play golf or lie by a pool—for a few days, right? 7

Newsletter: March 19

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Exquisite Remodel in Santa Barbara’s Bungalow Haven

315 E. Micheltorena Street is the perfect blend of old and new, maintaining original architectural features of the original 1890 home, while also showcasing a meticulous renovation. Come take a look at one of the upcoming open houses.

Gaviota Coast Mediterranean on 287 Acres Finally Sells for More Than Half Off

Last week's sales also include the pretty renovation on Mission Canyon Road; Hedgerow off-market; foothill Tuscan; Balinese ornamentation in West Mesa; Glendessary Lane farmhouse; 1905 house on E. Valerio Street; fixer/teardown across from Shoreline Park; and more.

A Change of Direction at La Paloma

More food news: Two of the Dutch Garden's owners are moving on; Black Sheep now has a bar; New Orleans–style Friday lunch at Bar Lou; profile of wholesale baker La Gourmandise; new coffee-and-DJ hang-out party; everything you need to know about this year's Tomatomania. 8

A Better Look at the 90-Unit Apartment Complex Proposed for Milpas Street

Plus: The San Ysidro Ranch intends to build a much larger spa; Maison K found a new home in the Upper Village; an amusing sign at SBCC's Lifescape Garden; the Junior League's annual rummage sale; new county regulations for outdoor lighting; a visit to the Hermitage Santa Barbara. 12

Newsletter: March 16

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Where in Santa Barbara…?

Know where this was shot? Prove it in the comments. (We have a winner!) 4

Santa Barbara Locals Drink on Us – Reserve Your Complimentary Tasting!

We invite you to experience Au Bon Climat with a special offer just for our community. From March 16 to April 15, enjoy a complimentary wine tasting for you and a guest on Sundays, Mondays, and Tuesdays. Simply make a reservation and bring your ID with a Santa Barbara address.

A Stone Cold Fox on the Lower Riviera

Noteworthy new listings also include Rancho Dos Pueblos for $65 million; chutzpah in Ennisbrook; turnkey two-bedroom in Birnam Wood; upscale-country-inn energy on Eucalyptus Hill; one of Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi's lesser holdings; a Carpinteria cutie; and more. 3