Manifuttura has a several week wait so enjoy Apertivo until you can get a reservation. It is a wonderful group of people.
Agree it’s a disaster. The service started going downhill during the pandemic and it never came back. The new owners should either shut it down to reorganize or start managing the place asap. Otherwise it is going to be a failure for them.
Why has Aperitivo stopped serving pasta???
This wasn't about you or your fantasy business
Really enjoy all the great info you provide, Erik. I very much hope you will keep it going!
Bubba Gump? Oh, god, no.
Another disappointing and last visit to El Encanto. We recently went for a meal and were finally able to use our gift certificate after several phone calls with concierge. (On a previous visit we'd be told ahead of time that "yes" we'll honor it" only to be declined once dining). The meal was okay, sadly understaffed and more sad was the morale of the staff. It's obvious that they are not enjoying or taking pride in their work as they once did. This is because they don't have a relationship with the management, because the new owners obviously don't care. We were assured that we would be able to use the balance of our gift certificate up until mid-January. Today upon being seated we were told we would be unable to order two things because of broken equipment. Once the bill arrived once again the new management wouldn't honor our gift certificate! We miss the once lovely, elegant and classy El Encanto. A real gem in our town has been lost.
Also Anchor Rose is selling all furniture and equipment on Facebook marketplace
That grill has been hanging off the cliff like that for a few years. The homeowner refuses to do anything about it. But if you look at old listing photos, it’s clear that there has been a tremendous amount of erosion in the last 10-15 years.
5297 Austin recently sold at auction at a massive discount due to the geological concerns. There was a fair amount of disclosure about the issue in the listing, if you’re curious.
SB Food Connection on Milpas has closed their doors
End of an era on Muni. Used to go there a lot and had a few friends be wine club members. Honestly, the last few times I've tried to go, the vibes have just seemed off. Staff there doesn't seem very happy. I feel a lot more welcome at the other tasting rooms around, but maybe it's just me.
We made it to Manifattura this weekend and it was incredible, but I'm really excited to see what Appertivo is retaining. Now we'll have two great spots to choose from.
Wishing Son y Sabor the best. That building just seems to be cursed. I can't imagine the rent for a building of that size on State St.
Love and look forward to your newsletters every week. My husband and I both appreciate all the work that you do ~ we hope that you are able to continue with the amazing updates of all the changes in our community.
TJF
The site is invaluable. Keep up the great work!
Love this Erik! Looking forward to seeing you and Adam next month!
Erik,
Love all the interesting information you dig up.
Keep it up!
Thanks for all the hard work, Erik. It’s helped me discover a lot around town. A short list: many great shops I hadn’t been in for Christmas shopping. One of my favorite restaurants, Little Mountain. That’s just in the last month. And I love reading the Get Out of Town series.
There are so many! We asked Erik to spotlight a worthy benefit (aren’t they all?!) and he replied with the same. He has to draw the line somewhere, and I appreciate that. Of he changes track, though, the watershed commences!!
Sarah, so well said! I look forward to every email (can’t keep up visiting every site daily, so husk hugely appreciate the recaps). I use the restaurant updates and general news often in my professional life. More research than I could ever undertake! Erik, you are appreciated, admired and undoubtedly under compensated for the value you provide to your audience. We thank you. If only adoration bought groceries.
Thank you to everyone for the truly lovely comments.
Crossroads was our fave food experience as well!
Dear Ken
I moved from Montecito a year ago and treasure getting my Siteline newsletter. Thank you so much for giving me some SB to still hold on to. And in such an entertaining and informative package.
Would you mind sharing, for fun, some of the "fun Vegas activities for teens" that you refused to do?
You and Adam (and Barbara!!) are welcome over anytime. The hubby and I are weird, fun and not afraid of being judged. Thanks for all you do!
You're filling a niche Erik, and doing it so well; thank you for that.
Barbara sounds like a lot of fun!
