Your experience on service charge vs tipping is a growing problem. The service fee description means it is a compulsory tax that they use to subsidize unfair wages. Why disguise it as a service fee? Because it’s supposed to make it more acceptable? Like you, it leaves me with a very bad impression and ruins an otherwise positive dining experience.
I am tired of these deceptions (and growing problem) and will not go back to restaurants that make me pay a mandatory service fee, plus expect a 20%+ tip (which is mandatory regardless of what they say). That’s a 38% markup on the menu prices! Not cool.
Nope....
No....
On Anacapa St. near Cabrillo Blvd at entry to parking lot for Flor de Maiz and Oku restaurant.
Coral Casino
Now that we are mostly in LA, this article is very useful. Thank you. Can’t wait to visit most of these places.
Nope, but thanks for guessing!
Afraid not....
Courtyard between de la Guerra plaza and state street where our sister cities are featured on the ground
Tickle me or paint me? Chinese calligraphy brushes, a nod to those who know art or have a creative side.
It looks like it might be the entrance to Ty Warner’s property on Channel Drive.
I thought your comments about French style home being stale was very rude , The owner /designer had that home published in many national magazines . She is still living in montecito and raised her family there for twenty years . Just like the new owners it was a ground breaking masterpiece in the 1990’s. Many of the bones of this updated version were her architectural designs . She has moved on to an incredible contemporary property where she is working her magic . Thought your comments were glib and hurtful. New owners got published in AD and now flipping , never their original intentions when buying . Don’t think you know all the facts on this one.
You do an amazing job with siteline which I read religiously but think you overstepped this time . You are not a broker are you ?
Thank you for putting up these signs. E-bikes have a motor and therefore should only be allowed on motorized trails and motorized roads. If you want to ride a bike non a non-motorized trail then stop being lazy and get a self-powered mountain bike. Who knows you might even get in shape and loose some weight if you do all the pedaling yourself.
SB Democrat,,,,,,Get a Life!!!Go Vegetarian.....Move to Russia!...Everyone is tired of reading your rantings
I really hope a Luna Grill would come to IV. Hummus Republic is good but not quite the same as LG. IV is in desperate need of some new spots to open.
A Luna Grill in Montecito would be such a welcome addition! Since Little Alex's was pushed out, there are no affordable places for lunch or a quick dinner.
I too miss the old wine plus beer spot. It had some character. The new spot just seems like a generic filler. It’s nice to have lots of options, it’s weird that the shalhoobs spot is in 2 spots.
Similar situation here; one of us either needs to stay home or we can't travel too far because of projects at home, so this article is a wonderful reminder to go spelunking and find a few new gems (food, shops, history, art or whatever treasure your seek) in Los Angeles — and a wonderful reminder of why we live here. Your post also reminds me of something that always happens to us, be very strategic and limited in how much you plan to see/do. I always plan too much there and forget to allow recharge time. LA is quickly exhausting. Even just people watching in public space or enjoying a garden oasis in a coffee shop are well worth the time for additional stamina.
Hey, take a chill pill. Violation of your lifestyle? What does that mean?
Lilac Patisserie signed the lease just a few weeks ago.
Ehhhhhh I don't hate the Cantwells development, or at least as much as you can not hate four-story megablocks in SB while acknowledging they are gonna get built. By the time it's gone through the HLC wringer it will probably look a bit more attractive - at least it has parking and a mixed-use development isn't a bad idea for the space, more so arguably than pure residential.
Luna Grill - maybe the old Mesa Burger spot? Is that still available?
Stuff to do for CHILDREN please.
There are many good psychotherapists in Santa Barbara. Please find one.
Only 3 of the apartments will be below market price. (i.e., affordable)
