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March 3, 2026

  • Food Stuff

Hot Bagel Chain Opening on Upper State Street

More food news: Acme Hospitality is adding an L.A. restaurant to its portfolio; revolving restaurant pop-ups slated for downtown storefront; San Francisco chef to cook at El Encanto; new restaurant in Ojai; Apples to Zucchini Cooking School is moving; street kitchens. 21

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Newsletter: January 28

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January 27, 2026

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Bonnymede Shores by the Numbers

How two sales helped reset the value conversation in Montecito’s luxury real estate.

  • Odds & Ends

Thieves Are Said to Be Hiding Surveillance Equipment Outside Houses

Plus: Salon Providence has soft-opened at The Post; Scenery Florals leased a space in the Funk Zone; Lord Huron to play the Santa Barbara Bowl; intermittent closures on Highway 154; downtown salon closing; Palma Colectiva's new events studio; "mythical landscapes and fanciful botanicals" at Sullivan Goss. 13

January 26, 2026

  • Hot Property

Renowned Interior Designer’s Home Sells for $10.16 Million

Last week's sales also include a contemporary aerie of concrete and glass; 1980s architecture near Toro Canyon; Alta Mesa spec reno; spiffer-upper above San Roque in just 11 days; Bel Air Knolls four-bedroom; Mesa fixer; and more. 4

January 25, 2026

  • Food Stuff

A New Tasting Room on Coast Village Road

More food news: Expanded hours at Little Mountain; update on Linden Square's rooftop bar; comparing coffee prices at Santa Barbara cafés; El Pollo Loco is opening in Goleta; tour Spain with the chef of Dom's Taverna; profiles of Manifattura and The Copper Restaurant; new tasting room in Los Alamos; frozen lasagna worth the trip. 9

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Newsletter: January 25

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Where in Santa Barbara…?

Know where this was shot? Prove it in the comments. (Update: We have a winner!) 2

January 23, 2026

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Searching for Value? Head for the Hills!

These three properties prove that your money goes much farther in the mountains just outside of town—and what's more, you're immersed by nature and near the splendors of the Santa Ynez Valley. All three are open this weekend so go take a look for yourself.

  • Just Listed

A Tale of Two Montecito Mediterraneans

Noteworthy new listings also include new-build energy off San Antonio Creek Road; multi-level villa on La Vista del Oceano; Campanil fixer; Toro Canyon renovation; three in East Mesa; 1922 Wallace Neff in a tough spot; Park Highlands spiffer-upper; adorable 1930 cottage in San Roque; and more.

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Recent Comments

Gene Montesano is a very good man and restaurateur. He has longtime employees that he cares about very much—low turnover is a sign of good… — Anne

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Parking definitely the Funk Zone’s Achilles heel… — Andy

Didn’t realize all these (overpriced and mediocre) places were owned by one guy who seems like a dweeb supreme. D’Angelos, Lucky’s, Tre Lune, Joe’s. It’s… — Andy

Welcome Gene and crew- after posting this news on our local Los Alamos page- the response was 100% positive to having a new daily option-… — Christine!

Oh, good. More Santa Barbara County residents can dine at Montesano restaurants like this new one, Lucky’s and Joe’s Cafe unaware that Gene uses his… — Jack F

So glad you provided a photo and note of Sarah Vedder's amazing paintings being featured at Sullivan Goss studio. I purchased several large paintings from… — Maryanne Brillhart

South Coast Deli going into that space would be awesome since I go to their other locations about three times a week. However, the parking… — Dan O. Seibert

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