Excited about Sanguis wines at Sama Sama: we love their wines but don't get to that part of town often.
What was the name of the A frame restaurant on Hollister in the 1960s- 1970s near Fairview in the area of the Twin Lakes Golf course? Thank you
So let's be frank: Gay marriage may not be for long in this country...it's 2025 ;-) . I guess there's always Ireland etc.
Politics aside, the only idea more outmoded and derivative than gay marriage is of course that of marriage itself.
In any case if you choose to put out $712 for a room that was probably half that a few years ago (albeit a different name, but I stayed there numerous times and don't see much difference in the guest rooms today), good for you. The fact is that it's a rip-off, and that is something I'm prepared to write off ecstatically.
Writing about that like it's Ok -- because it really isn't -- is like normalizing highway robbery. I'm from Santa Barbara, I know little Ojai well, and the big (BIG) picture is the ridiculous price gouging going on not just here but everywhere in this country: it' not just New York City anymore! Again, to somehow normalize that instead of questioning it is to be complicit in the escalating cost of living crisis. And I don't think it shows much compassion either but hey, as you say, 2025.
I say: Power to the people! Not to a bunch of investors. Thanks & happy trails! Antoine
I paid my own way. (And I'm a man who has a husband. It's 2025.) I suggest you go check out the property before you write it off.
$712 for one night? Sorry, Ojai is pretty, but one look at those rooms and it screams $212 not a penny more. IF the writer got a comp she ought to say so, too.
Back when I was a kid it was so rare to see a launch. Fun to see them what seems like once a week now. Should be a good one tomorrow night.
Thanks Eric, As always a very reliable sounding review. To use your word "quibble" I'd like to add to the discussion about family friendly places in our area or the dearth thereof. Where do we take our families out to lunch and dinner when we are entertaining nieces and nephews and grandchildren besides the wonderful Padero Grill and its picnic atmosphere? I mean a friendly, casual sit at a table with grownups and practice your table manners place. Our town used to be full of such places. I don't mean walk up to the counter and order. That with a retinue of kids is a nightmare for everybody especially the poor couple waiting behind you. I guess there is the noisy Nugget and some of on the beach places. But I mean restaurant. Via Via was perfect.
Very cool Erik. I saw my first launch when I was in grade school in Phoenix. One evening we were out in the street and somebody said, "What is that?" It was very low in the horizon and it looked like a colored star shape thing that changed shape. We thought LA had just been nuked. When I moved here in the mid 80's the launches were few and amazing if they were after sunset. The trajectory back then was more to the west and the jellyfish effect had rainbow colors. Also, SB being behind VAFB we were looking at it from behind, as it were, so the show was like a corkscrew. And as luck would have it we have another launch tonight!! Wait. . . nope, it's pushed back to tomorrow at 7:05 pm.
Birthday gatherings: Pane E Vino (upper village) checks all the boxes. Great food. Quiet conversations (No loud music). Local. Comfortable. Accommodating staff. Easy parking. Family feel. 10 stars. ❤️
Awesome info, grateful we have these beautiful launches in our backyard- we love being so close to VSFB and being witness to each & every launch.
Lucky’s in Montecito has a small room, perfect size and can be quiet and private.
Call and ask for Jennifer, she is their event planner.
Would you please be specific about the organizations promoting tax fraud and illegal immigration that you refer to? and of the 602 Vacation rentals how many are operating legally? Not all of them. By the way, I don't like Airbnb's, I have one two doors down. But if they are legal nothing can be done.
Unity Shoppe?
Revolver also makes an amazing breakfast sandwich on random Sundays. You have sign up for notifications and be invited to order. It’s a fresh baked poppyseed bun stacked with ham egg and cheese. It’s delicious!!
Nope, but thanks for guessing.
The restaurant is still happening; it has a kind of step-sibling relationship with S.Y. Kitchen. From the last big restaurant roundup: "S.Y. Kitchen’s Luca Crestanelli is opening an Italian restaurant in the former Via Vai space in the Upper Village: 'The core idea is doing what we do best,' he says. 'Simple dishes made with high-quality ingredients. A relaxed and vibrant atmosphere. Comfortable space. Good wine. Good service. Hopefully we can get a liquor license.'"
Why would one want to demolish the parking garage at Chapala and Canon Perdido? That and the likely loss of at least some of the public parking at Paseo Nuevo will make it harder for visitors to downtown to park, reducing activity on State St. instead of expanding it. That lot is also important for providing parking for the Tuesday and Saturday farmers markets. Would it not make more sense to locate the subsidized housing elsewhere?
It was going to be Santa Ynez kitchen. but at this point not sure.
Olio e Limone, Convivo, and Lucky’s (later in the week) would all be perfect.
I agree. I was pleasantly surprised with the Ellwood for relaxing lunch on a Saturday afternoon. Service was excellent.
Teri, that sounds like a wonderful event :)
Paseo Nuevo
Just a comment on your idea of a fundraiser where private chefs do all the cooking, this event already occurs in Santa Barbara . For the past 20 years or so, Youth and Family Services, a branch of the Channel Islands YMCA (which includes all the Y's from Camarillo to Santa Ynez) hosts this fundraiser where many local top chefs do the cooking for an amazing sit down 5 course meal, usually at the Rockwood Women's Club. It is typically in May. Funds go to services and programs run by YFS which helps at-risk youth and emancipated youth - Noah's Anchorage, a shelter that help at-risk youth; My Home providing transitional housing for homeless youth age 18-24 ; and an outreach to kids on the streets to name a few. The food is great, chefs so gracious and the evening is inspirational.
I think it’s clear this seems to be one of the few effective departments the city has. For 3 employees, I’d say they’re doing alright. Of all the departments, agencies, consultants, etc. we waste money on, this doesn’t seem to be one deserving of such harsh criticism.
I agree. More housing means more customers for businesses, which means a more vibrant area for residents and tourists alike to enjoy. And re: parking needs, walking or biking to the market are good alternatives ;)
