So happy Mollies has reopened in Carpinteria...
Can't wait to see her! ❤️
Bean-about is funny ; )
My daughter hit up KIN this am- and said the black sesame seed cream coffee and POG donut was amazing. Kind staff and worth every penny was her report!
Thank you for clarifying about Validation Ale.
I think Third Window has been using the old Wildwood Kitchen for a few months. They now serve their smashburger’s during the week also and everything comes out of the kitchen faster. Love their patio and love the avocado jalapeño burger.
The “veranda” has always been available if there is no event in what used to called the “Wine Cellar “ it is even more charming than the patio for the Plow and Angel. It is right next to the P&A patio ( the P&A side has a fountain the other a fireplace- same structure)
The SY roundabout is not round but shaped like a kidney bean. Can we please refer to it as a beanabout?
No, not at all disappointed that there are no vegan options.
I don’t understand why people. ( Jenna & healthy living ) think that just because they want something they should get it.
Like I said before if you feel so strongly about this why don’t you put your money where your mouth is and start a restaurant that offers all this amazing product you speak of??
I swear these people that think the world revolves around them.
F.
Pizza at the nook. Great! The name coukd also be THE PIZZA NOOK!
Sorry/Correction: Fatte's Pizza is still open. It was SB Woodfired Pizza that closed.
Seems odd to offer pizza next to a pizza joint.
Erik Torkells August 28, 2023: The Validation Ale folks say that “Currently we have about 2300sqft plus a small patio at the corner facing los agaves. It’s about two-thirds of the old Chinese restaurant.”
The Chinese restaurant didn't have a patio, though. Maybe they're converting some parking spots? Seems odd, as I think that's a loading zone?
"Full kitchen with the favorites from HQ along with a full pizza operation.”"
So they're taking over the pizza location that was on the corner and is now closed?
Hi Jenna. Try Hip Vegan in Ojai. Many options.
Hi Jenna
I totally agree. Asking for SYV to actually showcase all the wonderful produce grown there seems reasonable to me. Offering vegan options has nothing to do with the percent of vegans in the world. Many non-vegans are also trying to eat healthier and will order vegan meals. The world would surely be a better place if people ate a more plant based diet.
We own the Balboa Building and Banana Republic loves the space and their sales numbers are back to pre pandemic levels. Athleta is the one leaving the building and not renewing their lease.
Banana Republic is doing well and will continue at 735 State Street.
Athleta isn’t renewing their lease
The pedestrian setup in Boulder is only two blocks long while ours is 11. Boulder also has about a 25% larger population. We simply don't have enough residents and tourists to sustain an 11 block pedestrian promenade.
The Validation Ale folks say that “Currently we have about 2300sqft plus a small patio at the corner facing los agaves. It’s about two-thirds of the old Chinese restaurant.”
Coming from a carnivore, she’s right that there are extremely limited vegetarian/healthy food options in Santa Barbara or The Valley. It would be nice to have somewhere to go for a quality salad once in awhile.
Near grocery outlet on de la vina side but I'm wondering exactly where too. There is the empty spot formerly occupied by a restaurant but it's not on the corner. The pizza place and liquor store are on the corner area. Awaiting an answer.
I don't recall there being any parking on State Street when it was open (am I wrong?) so I don't understand the push to have it opened up again? The only convenience was that you could drop someone off in front of a store/restaurant but you still had to look for parking on the side streets or parking garages (as we do now).
Currently, husband and I either park and walk or ride our bikes downtown weekly and we love it! So many people out and about, enjoying the outdoor dining and shopping.
Yes, it does need to be "more cohesive with a less ragtag look" but for now, we will continue to support downtown in it's current condition :)
Let’s have lunch- Hitching Post’s outdoor lunch area is a fantastic place to enjoy a steak salad!
Jenna, please don’t be sorry just don’t be acting like the world needs to cater to you because of your choices ( vegan ) oh and good luck to you! My luck is wonderful. I can find a lovely place to dine anywhere o go.
Peace!
El Sitio 100%
@FoodieSB Sorry you are so misinformed, rude, and unhealthy. Carry on and good luck.
