Minimalism With a Capital M in Montecito
Noteworthy new listings also include abbondanza near Butterfly Beach; 1975 Cliff Hickman on the Riviera; single-level Mediterranean on Eucalyptus Hill; 1920s Joseph Plunkett in Hope Ranch with an awesome pool slide; 1938 Lower Riviera house; intriguing barn elements in Alta Mesa; and more. 4
Faherty Is Opening a Big Store on Coast Village Road
Plus: Domecíl has taken more space in Victoria Court; Momentum Dance Company appears to be opening a studio; the renovation of the Plaza del Mar bandshell is complete; Clare V. is expanding at the Montecito Country Mart; two Shakespeare productions at Elings Park; clarification about the Salmon Trader's potential shop. 3
New Moving Date for the Saturday Farmers’ Market
More food news: Shake Shack's Funk Zone plan is said to have fallen through; the bacon, egg, and cheese sandwich at Wexler's Deli; expanded hours at Tamar; Pinyon is working on a Ventura outpost; the Goleta location of Pickles & Swiss is moving; Na Na Thai is now open Saturdays; expanded food menu at the San Ysidro Ranch's Speakeasy; Bordier butter at the Eddy. 15
Recent Comments
The folks who think that what the city is proposing is some sort of homeless RV encampment by the beach are frankly utterly and completely… — SkyG
My daughter had her wedding dinner here in September. It was so lovely. The food and service were top notch. This makes me sad. — Marguerite Hover
I just want to add, people who can afford a $200k Sprinter Van can afford to get a hotel room or Airbnb. It’s not going… — Andy
Amen. This idea that people have a God-given right to live here cheaply is nonsense. The reason it’s expensive is because it’s one of the… — Andy
What's wrong with the skate park? That lot is next to the wharf, State street and the funk zone. This is a good thing because… — Don
Dined there on 3/26. the smash burger was awful. Ground up hamburger. Really? Looked sickly. NO tomatoes nor lettuce. Really? Telling family, friends, neighbors that… — Mary Woodyard
Erik, your viewers here should check out some videos on YT of full time RV'rs. There are many that would pay $100 a night to… — Dan O. Seibert
As opposed to the garden street RV / car parking lot? And why would nice rigs pay to park by the skatepark? — Mary
Please don’t change your approach in any way, shape or form! You are delightful and so amusing! And you are completely spot on in all… — Penelope Bianchi
$100/night until the class action lawsuit on behalf of those who cannot afford the fee — Bettye Jones