We stopped by Hermosillo yesterday and learned from the agent that the owner had done a lot of upgrades. Nice house with lots of interesting quirks. A little noisy -- it's right on Hot Springs -- but the bubbling fountain in the back helps dampen the sound of traffic.
I know this isn’t exactly a voting forum, but if it was, I’d vote that Tamar should open in the TigerTyger space!
The Karpeles Manuscript Library was pretty interesting when I visited a few years ago.
At the time they were displaying a collection of old Major League Baseball documents such as player contracts. They also have a variety of other things including religions texts as well.
I’m not sure if it was just the exhibition I went to, but some of the documents (likely the more important ones) were not the originals but high quality copies of the originals. They were still interesting to look at but didn’t quite hold the same weight as the real versions would have).
The Masonic Temple Building at 16. E. Carrillo Street.
They're shooting for early December. You can sign up to receive updates and presale info at https://specials.drybarshops.com/dbn/montecito.
Does anyone know when the DryBar will be opening?
Is it just me or is there a lot of land/property/Apt. Complex for sale that has not been on the market for 60+ years... What's up? Kinda weird anyone know?
Thanks!
-Mac
This exactly. I grew up working in the industry and I'm all for hospitality staff getting adequate pay. Unfortunately, I've read and heard stories where those extra fees are not being fully distributed down to the staff but rather added to the business margins. SAMA SAMA I'm looking at you.
Also was not aware the Cruisery had these extra fees as they do not present you with a check but rather present you with their mobile payment device to insert your credit card. Definitely will ask about it next time and if it's true that they charge those fees, I'll be avoiding that place moving forward.
Ah, yes. Let's go to Santa Barbara without actually having to deal with the "unwashed masses" - the Miramar bubble.
Because they aren't being enforced due to the Economic Recovery Extension and Transition Ordinance which expires at the end of this year.
Let me know when you see state, county, or city regulations being enforced. Because I'm only seeing chaos.
OOOH! Is there an AI app for that? That would be an excellent use for it!
It doesn’t matter what people “think,” it’s state regulations.
Hi Erik, I pretty much have the best job in SB, I'm the gardener for the ACME restaurant properties. I think you are sadly mistaken when you imply the loss of parking (eight spots shared by Lucky Penny and The Lark) and lack of bathrooms is somehow a negative. If there are 90 new seats then I see it as a positive. That's 90 seats that are providing tax revenue to the city, and if you didn't know the city is facing a $5,000,000 deficit this year. And the bathroom issue really isn't one. If patrons were using the bushes, I'm the guy that would clean it up. Seriously, nobody is losing their shit over this. I can make that joke because I have cleaned up messes, but it was well before Covid and these 90 new seats. I can't explain the fact that Lark, Lucky Penny, Wine Collective, Pearl Social, and Helena Ave Bakery are doing just fine with the number of bathrooms they currently have. Somehow it's all working. One last thing about parking, and this is "whataboutism," if Mayor Rowse and you are concerned about the loss of parking then you should drive by the famous Fig Tree on Montecito street. In the last few weeks a number of cars and RV's have taken up permanent spots. These are spots that employees and patrons of the Funk Zone use on weekends. There is zero enforcement from the city to address those parking, living here. This morning I counted 15 cars and 6 RV's. Alright, I feel much better now. . . .
Reading this reminded me how refreshing it is to read honest opinions now a days. Thanks for the tips and glad you enjoyed your trip!
Thank you for sharing your road trip up north. I vicariously enjoyed every turn!
Fyi...Pressed name change happened over 2 years ago. .the product labels etc all updated. Maybe the sign was just changed or no one noticed before
Dear PaVonBertsons
If I am doing self checkout and saving you on payroll tax and benefits by not having an employee there, I’m pressing “0” for in-store bags every time. Sorry ‘bout it.
so far I've heard 3 great reviews on Juniper- don't miss on the cocktails or the new corn dish!
I wouldn't write off Hotel Cheval entirely. I think the second-floor rooms might be a much better experience.
I like your honest reviews. I have been tempted to stay at the Cheval, but it doesn't sound worth the price. I agree that LPC is an excellent restaurant, love the tasting menu.
The 1 hotel across from the Ferry Building is our new fave hotel.
We're supposed to thank restaurant owners for the junk fee's? No thanks. Just raise the price of menu items and stop adding hidden and disingenuous fees that may or may not actually be going to staff. Thankfully they are in the process of banning junk fees in the state legislature.
The problem is that quite a few places don't disclose it ahead of time, which is disingenuous and why the DA is looking into it.
Via Maestra, Chase, Cruisery and Dutch Garden are a few examples of places that it doesn't show up until you get the check.
Other restaurants that print it on the menu, let you know when you sit down and/or have it listed somewhere in the restaurant are truly being transparent. Some examples are Sama Sama and Broad Street Oyster - both are very transparent about it and I definitely appreciate that transparency. Transparency = Trust
They are the same owners as of this past spring. https://www.santabarbara.com/dining/news/2023/03/20/the-chase-restaurant-and-lounge-under-new-ownership/
