Lion’s Tale Opens Tonight on Coast Village Road

"We spend a lot of time in hotel bars when we travel," says Misty Orman, and she and husband Brandon Ristaino have channeled that experience into Lion's Tale, their new lounge at the Montecito Inn. Plus, there's a concise, French-leaning menu by the Sama Sama chefs. 7

Newsletter: October 20

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Where in Santa Barbara…?

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

Historic Hope Ranch House That Was Once a Country Club

Noteworthy new listings also include a maze-like floor plan in the Bungalow Haven district; spare renovation in San Roque; 1924 Spanish cutie on State Street; likely spec reno in Mission Canyon; rebuilt midcentury modern; Greek-inspired home in Isla Vista; and more.

Santa Barbara Is Finally Getting Serious About E-Bikes

Other recent news: Art Essentials is moving at year end; Montecito police blotter; the latest on the proposed Rosewood Miramar Beach expansion; the city council's District 3 race; the Lobero Theatre’s executive director is stepping down; California Coastal Commission refuses to allow more SpaceX launches. 14

Starbucks Is Coming to Milpas Street

More food news: Green Table to close; the name of the Basque restaurant opening in the former Trattoria Vittoria space; Chase Restaurant is recovering from a fire; The Gathering Table now serves brunch; update on the big Carpinteria multi-tenant development, including Bettina's offshoot; the Santa Barbara Harbor & Seafood Festival; St. Barbara Greek Orthodox Church's annual sale of Greek food to go; Tutu’s Tortilla Chips, available at The Eddy. 3

Newsletter: October 16

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Yes, Surrey!

Four locals go behind the wheel of one of those contraptions that clog the bike path. 1

Join the Celebration at Plaza Palooza!

The highly anticipated Michael Towbes Library Plaza officially opens November 3 with a lively community festival—Plaza Palooza! Anapamu Street will transform into a vibrant pedestrian plaza with over 50 nonprofits offering activities for all ages, as well as performances from the Santa Barbara Symphony, Flamenco Santa Barbara, and more.

1985 Montecito Tudor Sells for $8.25 Million

Last week's sales also include 1922 Wallace Neff house in the Hedgerow; 1970 four-bedroom with guest suite in Hope Ranch; adobe hacienda compound outside Los Olivos; midcentury fixer off San Ysidro Road; Samarkand farmhouse; and more.