I don’t always agree with the Historic Landmarks commission, but they really deserve all the love. They are what’s staved off the inventible sprawl of big city/LA and kept our beautiful city reasonably small and, idk, homey….
Thanks, Erik, I’m really enjoying your (new to me) site.
“ Crossing Mission Creek causes me trepidation; it seems like a body turns up there every few months. ” As you’ve pointed out in your comment, the author was not referring to Oak Park but to Mission Creek.
Erik, Your inventory of Walk with Me's is irreplaceable! Thank you!
I love your architectural commentaries - especially when you call out some of the horrible stuff that has slipped through the cracks over time. But there’s lots of good architecture left and your pictures are delightful, How about covering the “arts district” around Ortega and Haley and where the new Soviet structure police station will soon replace our beloved Saturday farmers market? Maybe show folks the rendering.
Thanks again for your commentaries…
In October, the Dutch Garden posted on Instagram that it hoped to reopen soon. And that's all we know at this point.
It's going to be called "Uptown Teddy's" (or Teddy's Uptown, not sure). We LOVE Teddy's in Carp - great food; fab staff, homemade potato chips and cedar plank salmon rock..Good drinks, too! think y'all got the skinny on the upcoming coffee shop from the same folks on Carp Ave.
What about The Dutch Garden on upper State
When will it open and what kind of restaurant will it be
I agree with Lauren I live next to oak park and I am offended by that comment because it’s simply not true. It’s sad that anyone can just say anything they want even if it’s not factually correct.
As someone who takes my kids and dog to Oak Park daily, I was very surprised by your comment that “a body turns up there every few months”. So I searched Edhat and Noozhawk, and only found 3 instances of fatalities at oak park in the past decade, none in the creek, none involved foul play… you must be mistaken for the stretch of mission creek by downtown
I’m also surprised you didn’t include any photos or commentary on the gorgeous oak trees or the massive sycamores. It’s such a lovely park! One of my favorites in the city
So sad about Venus in Furs. Sexy place. Good wines. Hope something good can from there location still :(
Thanks so much for taking us on your stroll. These were my stomping grounds from the ages of 4-8 years old, way back in the 70’s. It’s nice to see that it hasn’t really changed all that much.
Also, in Cottage Hospital, they have a really beautiful “spiritual” room (what was once called a chapel, I suppose). It’s worth checking out, next time you’re in the neighborhood.
I enjoy your walks and commentary posts!
I enjoy driving the backroads of north county - Lompoc has La Salle Canyon ( Dare to Dream Farms is a reward there), Miguelito Canyon rd which has a awesome county park shortly after you wind your way up the canyon, it forks and takes a real deep dive into quiet fields of waist high grasses. Sweeney rd takes you thru most of what Lompoc grows- amazing scenery and vistas. Real people working for a wage out there!
Sorry, I don't have any info. They haven't been forthcoming about their plans, at least with me. Or you could have your kids ask their kids.... (Joking.)
Do you have any additional information on the Mackenzie Market? My kids go to Peabody with the owners of Teddy’s in carpinteria and everyone is talking about the new owners of Mackenzie market opening up a restaurant ….. another teddy’s..? Or will they open a coffee house like the one they are opening in carpinteria.? So many questions I know but everyone is asking when and what will go in to this spot on state.
Nice work right there, Erik. I reside in San Roque and I’m no stranger to the same on-foot discoveries nearby. A fan of both architecture and S.B. history, I’m completely aligned with your (many) observations and I appreciated your especially thoughtful word choices. Keep ‘em coming!!
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Parking lot of the De La Vina Handlebar?
I was seventeen the first time I went up to the Tea Gardens, that was in 1977. It was magical, overgrown like something out of "The Lord of the Rings." Over the decades we went up many times for full moon risings, I even took my parents up. But then these people bought and cleared out most of the cool trees and shrubs, followed by the knuckleheads that had a fire, and we know how that turned out. If the property was buildable it would have happened in the last twenty years. $78 million? More like 7 or 8 million.
Very Exciting!
Wayyyy overpriced based on actual Sq Ft, but so long as the city allows free unrestricted growth of an outdoor dining space for free (look at Oppiz and Chase across the street, they are each 4-5 storefronts wide) with embermill's neighbor building empty they could probably expand from Figueroa to their neighbor, probably equalling more seats outside than the actual restaurant itself. So long as the City leaves the growth opportunities without size guidelines...all of these landlords will begin jacking up all the rents...reap the profits now business peeps...the landlords are drooling for your next lease extension with a BIG surprise!
In October, the Dutch Garden posted on Instagram that it hoped to reopen soon.
What about dutch gardens?
Goleta Coffee Co is indeed closing on February 15, but Loca Vivant Kitchen will continue in a new wholesale location. We will still be making all of our gluten-free and vegan baked goods and breads, and we will continue to offer healthy prepared foods made from locally-sourced seasonal ingredients. There will be pick-up and delivery options during the couple of months that it takes for our transition to wholesale, and then we will be collaborating small business retail partners to offer our items in many more places around town. We will be hosting a party on our last day in business (Feb 15) and will be using all proceeds from that day toward severance pay for all of our amazing employees. Please stop by and pay us a visit on Feb 15, and as many times as you can between now and then!
I didn't see The Dutch Garden on your restaurant list.
$13,000/month rent for a restaurant during COVID is a lot of clams.
