Tag: 11 Anacapa Street

February 25, 2021

State Street Promenade Extended for Another Year

Other recent news: Santa Barbara city and county elementary schools to reopen; proposed charter school denied; Funk Zone rooftop bar moves forward.

February 19, 2021

New Look for the Proposed Funk Zone Roof Deck

And the parking structure went from a cold black box to something much, well, funkier. Plus: Renderings of the tasting room's interior. 7

February 12, 2021

More on the Beer Garden Opening in the Funk Zone

More food news: One of Starbucks's State Street locations is going to close; Finch & Fork now serving on the roof; Wingstop chain open at La Cumbre Plaza; Solvang's Coast Range restaurant will have vacation rentals upstairs; an intriguing new food hall in Camarillo.

January 8, 2021

First Look at the Rooftop Bar Proposed for the Funk Zone

After having decided to rehabilitate 11 Anacapa rather than tear it down, the developer is now asking to add a contemporary roof deck to the old building and a slick black box of a parking structure nearby. 7

December 22, 2020

A Tasting Room With Roof Deck Is Opening in the Funk Zone

More food news: Two more new cottage-industry food endeavors; Loquita and Santa Barbara Sailing Center are partnering on outings; profiles of Section Wines and Rascal's vegan food; the Lark's satisfying braised beef cheeks. 1

November 16, 2020

A Beer Garden Is Opening in the Funk Zone

More food news: A new Cajé café has opened inside the former Petros restaurant; an update on efforts to replace the cow atop Bossie's Kitchen; T.W. Hollister's vermouth club; Bettina T-shirts; the Restaurant at Meadowood is taking up residence in Ojai.

June 13, 2020

Progress at Major Funk Zone Redevelopment

Plus: Riviera Theatre is back, now with reservable seats; rest stops are accessible once again; Ventura boat-sharing club launches; virtual reality reopens; four recent closings of note.

March 5, 2020

Architects on How to Fix Downtown Santa Barbara

Other recent news: Election results; Cottage Health opening two urgent-care centers here; local virologist on pandemic survival tactics; Funk Zone restaurant complex approved; Craftsman house on W. Valerio; new shop selling seashell art; parking spat turns ugly.

December 17, 2019

The Funk Zone’s Next Major Restaurant

Plus: Brad Pitt is coming to town; three Montecito houses slated for demolition; 1929 estate now available for less; Caltrans to replace the San Jose Creek bridge on the 101 in Goleta; meeting about Cave Fire area flood control.

November 12, 2019

Dispute Over Parking at New Funk Zone Restaurant

Other recent news: Another earthquake nearby; public input on Baron Ranch on the Gaviota Coast; California might not require solar panels on new houses; saving the white abalone; distemper outbreak at Pinnacles National Park; the tree of the month; suspicious hair.