Adding booths in this intimate restaurant, to me, will change the uniqueness considerably. Booths are for chains and the mundane.
Best in town!
I agree with KO’s comments… Things went down in an insidious manner- not naturally or with integrity. Knowing the credibility of the South Coast deli folks, I have great faith that they will come out on top of this despite the apparent guileful dealings forcing them out.
The Pho at SB Pho is ????
To those that think this is horrible consider this. From the looks of it I believe it was built as a gas station so it's original design. And as for Smog-it, I have nothing but praise for this business. They smog my truck every two years and about ten years ago it failed. Tom offered to make the repairs but I took it to my mechanic. That guy said it needed new fuel injectors and it would be $1,200. I took it back to Tom and he said it was more like $500. Oh, and this was New Years Eve, he did the repairs and it came out to $525. I believe you folks that need an honest mechanic are lucky to have him right there.
Drove by Mattei’s at dusk last night- 3/4’s done, still looks shiny and out of place- but cars and more low lighting on made it look inviting. Just need that dust fencing GONE
:-D Very glad you enjoyed it! Definitely worth a quick tour and then over to Yaple to see the "mirror neighborhood."
A dig at another local business Erik? Real nice.
Really? Three pickles? How disappointing, what a downgrade. Guess I’ll have to take the extra 5 minutes to the other south coast location. Scummy business move.
What's that smell? Smells like some shit. Get rid of one deli for another? 3 Pickles is like the Sprouts sandwich bar but not $5.
THIS is amazing! Thank you so much for sharing this knowledge/history!
I hear the the owners of the palms in carpinteria are in negotiations with the people that own teddys by the sea & brass bird coffee to try and work out a deal.
Is that just a rumor or might there be something there?
Just want to point out that it seems that South Coast Deli was kicked out of their Chapala location so that Three Pickles could move in. The landlord, John Holehouse, refused to negotiate a new lease after their long tenure at that location, forcing them out (blindsiding them) at the last minute. Considering the folks at SCD were trying to negotiate their lease for months and were practically ghosted by the landlord, leads me to believe this plan has been in the works for a while. This is nothing against Three Pickles, just unfair landlord practice when SCD has to shut down their successful business and the multitude of difficult layers that that entails in, what looks to be, some shady dealings.
Considering how everything went down with Southcoast losing their lease, this feels pretty slimy.
How on earth did this happen? What a horrible waste of a wonderful space. Very sad for the area as it seems like Milpas gets no respect! It’s right smack in the middle of a residential area. Boo!
What a bizarre and mean spirited way to refer to a wonderful local couple who run two great shops, know all their customers by name, and offer a damn good cup of coffee.
Welcome to Edhat.
ditto that! keep those snobs on De La Vina
Good point!!
I may have missed it, but another interesting topic for sideline to explore might be the bungalow courts dotted all over town. They are varied and (mostly) charming.
This newsletter is something I look forward to. Thanks!
Hi There-
Perhaps you already covered where the old round house (for trains) was along East Beach? I am 73 now and remember how fascinated I was with the site as a first grader at Roosevelt Elementary school in 1956. If you have photos and notes, I would love to see them.
thanks, Masha Rosenthal
You are correct about this plate and the owner making a fun play! Mazda Miata MX-5 models were first sold in 1990 as "NA" models (known for their pop-up headlights), replaced by the second-gen "NB" in 1999 and sold until 2005. The third-gen "NC" from 2006-2014. Current models (including the new RF version) are fourth-gen "ND" variants.
I do know some history of the subdivision that used to be known as "San Marcos Gardens," just three streets by two (Verano, Rosario, and Consuelo by Primavera and San Martin). Built during 1958-60, it didn't have either Hwy 154 going through it (extension built in the late 1960s) or the San Vicente mobile home park behind (built in the late 1970s). It also has the Verano Courtyards apartment development at the end of La Colina and Verano. The properties on the western side of Consuelo mark a western boundary of the City of SB.
In the late 1960s, Hwy 154 was extended to reach Hwy 101. Previously, it terminated at Cathedral Oaks/Foothill. As part of that expansion, the homes on the eastern side of Verano were actually moved! Makes sense, as they were not even a decade old. You can find them on Yaple Ave (just west of Turnpike, south of Cathedral Oaks). The last original resident on Verano recently passed away, but for decades the homeowners remaining on Verano would undertake the upkeep of the sidewalk on the "far" side of Verano in honor of their former neighbors (now up to CalTrans as part of Hwy 154 property).
In the late 1970s, when San Vicente MHP was being built on a former open space (which the properties on Consuelo backed onto), St Vincent's gave up a slice of their property to the homes on Consuelo, effectively moving the boundary of the properties (and the City of SB) slightly west.
Currently, CalTrans is updating (and beautifying) the overpasses at Primavera and La Colina. The area is a part of the Hope School District and has Bishop Diego HS and La Colina JHS nearby.
So glad the Handlebars backed out. As a neighbor this area is not suited for a busy coffee shop or traffic with more than 5 vehicles. The high school students learning to drive (2 wrecks myself from students) and the concert season parking limitations onsite and virtually no street parking I welcome the Smog-it shop and will use them when needed.
It’s such a lovely building and courtyard. My first job out of UCSB was at the newly opened 1129 restaurant in the mid 70’s. The courtyard was a great place to dine.
