I walked in to the Mackenzie Market when it was open and I walked right back out. It was not a place I felt comfortable eating.
I do miss Yanni though. It was always such a weird experience but I loved the gyros.
I live on Calle Rosales behind the Mackenzie Market and this place has been such an eye sore. I have been to teddy’s by the sea in carpinteria several times and my family and I have always enjoyed it and we are thrilled for the possibility of a second Teddy’s opening in our neighborhood. They serve the best fish tacos that I have ever tried.
I agree that the TVs on State are a worrisome trend. Much worse in my opinion than neon signs.
Ray’s is still open, I believe. News said closing date of February 15th. Also, everything left in the store is 50% off now.
Lucky you! The Tea Gardens are such an interesting property, would make a fascinating public park (wishful thinking..)
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!!
Santa Barbara Iyengar Studio
Best yoga in SB?
Truly
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!
