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December 20, 2025

  • Food Stuff

Recipes Bakery Has Closed

More food news: Pearl Social has reopened; excellent croissants in Carpinteria; Little Bird Kitchen opens tomorrow; the Andalucia Building on Lower State has been put on the market; the Clementine's Steak House building changed hands; profiles of eight local bartenders. 12

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Newsletter: July 7

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  • Guessing Game

Where in Santa Barbara…?

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

July 5, 2024

  • Just Listed

A Shoreline Drive Cottage That’s “Ready to Grow Up”

Noteworthy new listings also include a double lot in Birnam Wood; a flip of the former home of Leslie Ridley-Tree; the ornate childhood home of supermodels Gigi and Bella Hadid; architectural whatsit on Freehaven Drive; lilac retreat in Gobernador Canyon; and more.

July 3, 2024

  • Get Out of Town

The Exquisite Luxury of Taking Paris for Granted

Two weeks in Paris allowed us to relax and enjoy the city, kind of like spending a long weekend with an old friend versus trying to catch up over dinner. 9

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Newsletter: July 3

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July 2, 2024

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Five Magical Properties Where Beach Season Never Ends

Imagine waking up to the sound of crashing waves and walking on the sand whenever you like, with the Pacific Ocean—and a life of luxury and leisure—right outside your front door.

  • Hot Property

Birnam Wood Three-Bedroom Sells for $15.74 Million

Last week's sales also include Glen Oaks farmhouse with guest apartment for $14.47 million; 1924 Upper East house reconfigured into a duplex; the handsome one on Conejo Road; 1932 house on a cul-de-sac; El Montecito Verde cottage; and more.

July 1, 2024

  • Odds & Ends

Last Call for the Bottle Shop?

Plus: The mystery of Sonoma Fit; FEMA's updated Flood Hazard Changes map; E. Mountain Drive slip-out repair; lecture on the art at Franceschi House; home construction to impact Hot Springs Trail; a trivia question. 8

June 30, 2024

  • Food Stuff

Mesa Verde Is Closing Today

More food news: The Dutch Garden is finally starting dinner service; Seven Bar & Kitchen opens this week; more on the deli at the Jewish Federation of Greater Santa Barbara; Revolver joins The Eddy's lineup of prepared foods; Rory's Place is back; bento boxes in Ventura. 2

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