So this apartment building on Carillo and De La Vina fell through I guess.
https://www.noozhawk.com/22-unit-housing-project-converts-critics-wins-key-approval-at-jiffy-lube-site-in-downtown-santa-barbara/
I still mourn the loss of Romanti-Ezer there, but this seems like a good replacement. Dunno about the parking issue, there are multiple parking structures less than 5 minutes walk away (City Lot #2, Lot #10 and the Paseo Nuevo lot)
They can *&^% off with their 3% bullshit surcharge though.
Win-Dow? That's unfortunate, given Third Window is currently the most popular smash burger in town...
Parking should not be a problem with a 3 story parking structure (practically empty) directly across the street
Nice! Was hoping this building would be something cool. There is one in the Grove in LA
Could park in the Macy lot across the street
Maybe Dudley can take over tri county produce. Probably thinks he can do it better than Dixon.
R.
Noticed La Paloma has hired a new chef and is pushing aside the Rancho cooking style for local(??)- my question is where has Chef Jeremy Tummel gone? Well deserved fishing trip?
Looks like a tasty burger at a great price. They’ll do great in that spot!
Hurry up & finish the construction!
As a fan of both mid century modern architecture and smash burgers, I'm thrilled by this news.
I imagine there grocery space will be nothing like the old warehouse Tri County is currently in. Lease rate will be high and passed on to consumers.
Is the Erewhon based on any facts or pure speculation? I heard it was coming to the new Platform development.
Yo foodie, while I have been told I can border on delusional I must admit it’s fortunately not me doing the sushi 😂 but our amazing friend Mr. Slemmons @marui_me_sushi, who is very much capable in his craft….we are simply hosts of a uniquely wonderful experience, April is almost full—book soon 🤩 also glad you liked the shop, thanks for the kind words 🥰
I will really miss Tri County Produce when it goes away. I wonder if it could operate as a worker owned co-op if enough people were willing to fund such a venture, especially with the expansion of the space when the housing development is completed. I'm thinking of Rainbow Grocery in SF but on a smaller scale.
My wife and I had our first date there as well - about to celebrate our 10 year anniversary. Enjoyed some tea & lemon bread at the arches. Magical spot indeed!
Yetz's bagels are the real deal. Boiled and baked just like New York. The owner, Daniel, is not only a good chef (can't wait to try the new deli items) but a real asset to the Santa Barbara community. For years he has donated food for homeless people once a month and, boy, do they appreciate his cooking and generosity!
Tri-County Produce's closing will be such a great loss to this community. It is unique in its offerings as an independent market, its amazing service to customers, its presentation of local goods. Yes, it was the very best place to shop during COVID, and still is. I pray someone takes over the reins from John DIxon to allow TCP to continue to be the best loacl market in SB!
Tri-County Produce closing announcement is a sad loss of a community gem. Some of the best produce and local baked goods, and love their fresh squeezed orange juice!
I live a couple blocks away. I think it would be an excellent location for a coffee/bakery!
Ah the good ole' days. If only it was the 70's again in SB. I sometimes daydream of those carefree times long past.
Yes, l live near the property and spoke to the owner/artist about them once. She was very proud of the fact that she created the pieces and it’s been nice to see them still standing after all the sad events that hit the house. First it burned down and then a very eccentric guy bought it and tore out all the beautiful succulents and agaves and put in crazy stuff like rose bushes. He was actually sued by the city for cutting down public trees on Paterna road. When he passed away the sale price was re adjusted and it sold pretty quickly. I was hoping that they would use the Neutra plans and rebuild the wonderful house that had been there but sounds like that’s not happening. Bummer.
For someone who is so judgmental it’s pretty clear you’ve never been to F&Bar. Some of the best Omakase experiences around the world are in bars. Have you ever even been to Japan?
I feel so sorry for the people who gave up the Victor the Florist space. The permitting process in the county/city feels predatory at this point. It’s nearly impossible to open a business without an extremely wealthy investor that you are beholden to that will pay your rent while you wait on permitting. I adore Santa Barbara, but my husband and I have moved away because we knew our dreams of owning our own business would ruin us financially.
And a Bob's Big Boy restaurant nearby
So sad to see Tri County go! Been going with my dad when I was a young girl and now I think of the amazing
Produce. Sweet carrots! Was the best pandemic store! Ocean view shopping. Loved the small batch farm meats. This is a gem. I really hate all the grocery stores with stale produce and meat.
