A Massive Vacant Lot in the Funk Zone
Plus: Jeff Bridges and a screening of "The Big Lebowski"; two more Santa Barbara Bowl shows were announced; Pete Buttigieg talk; Valvoline coming to De La Vina Street; Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum appears here to stay; the former Victor the Florist space is available again; rotating cast at Ensemble Theatre Company's new comedy; anyone remember a "family fun center" called Shady Acres? 16
Tri-County Produce Will Close at the End of April
More food news: Yetz's Bagels has opened a deli next door; Rori's Artisanal Creamery is looking to expand to Goleta; Takashi Ramen profile; tickets for the Santa Barbara Culinary Experience go on sale soon; Ventura's Gasworks complex will include a coffee bar called Room Service; "cocktail-bar-sushi-a-go-go" at Rodeo Room. 14


























Recent Comments
Fun architectural photos, with entertaining insights. I sometimes ride through Hope Ranch on bicycle and always enjoy the imaginative flourishes that adorn these properties. — CAF
I wish I had a friend named Pattipie. — Doug B
I noticed the parking numbers as well. 170 parking spaces required (per code) but only 31 spaces to be provided? I suppose the 32 covered… — Jan
Disappointing about Knock Knock (Blackbird), I hope they improve. The last time we tried to patronize Blackbird, we made a reservation for an anniversary dinner… — CW
It’s great they can avoid those trees, but I’m concerned the new locations means they’ll have to armor the bluff at Loon Point beach (below… — LD
Yes! More korean flavors at Montes. Thats what makes them special. — D
Monte’s is the former home of Oliver’s and before that Peabody’s? The outdoor dining area looks much the same as under those places. And didn’t… — Jeff Yolles