September 7, 2022
Tag: 3102 State Street
Top-Notch Thai Food in Los Olivos
More food news: The restaurant at the Santa Ynez Inn has soft-opened (and it looks rather pretty); La Lieff Funk Zone tasting room has yet to open; another marvelous diorama by artist Michael E. Long; three recipes from Barbareño’s forthcoming cookbook; update on the Teddy’s outpost coming to the former Mackenzie Market space. 1
June 22, 2022
February 6, 2022
The Miramar Resort Is Said to Be Opening a Sushi Bar
More food news: An early look at the plans for the Mackenzie Market space; something interesting is cooking at Uncorked; happy hour and eventually lunch at Bar Le Côte; Coast Village Road ice cream shop sold; profile of Carp Kitchen & Grocery; Goleta-based home bakery. 6
January 29, 2022
The Sportsman Lights Up on State Street
More food news: Word on the street about the plan for the Mackenzie Market building; likely new owner for two Stearns Wharf restaurants; a "dessert adventure" at Alessia Patisserie & Cafe; Ray's Liquor on the Westside is closing after 34 years; the 7-Eleven on Milpas is reportedly in flux; things are looking grim at Juice N Things in Carpinteria; activity at a State Street restaurant space. 6
January 16, 2022
June 21, 2021
The New Owner of the Mackenzie Market Building
More food news: Downtown's new Crush Bar has come out of the closet; Funk Zone building rumored to become a brewery; Draughtsmen Aleworks now makes wine, too; former Whodidily baker now back in business as Yodelayheehoo; Priedite Barbecue's worthy smash burger. 4
April 28, 2021
April 19, 2021
Wingman Rodeo Is Getting Its Own Place
More food news: Mesa Burger's new chicken sandwich; what's up with the former Mackenzie Market space; backyard dinner at the forthcoming Rory's Place restaurant in Ojai; new tenant for the Coffee & Bean Tea Leaf shop in Carpinteria; pizza chain opening on De La Vina; profile of High Seas Mead. 1
Recent Comments
It's possible that there are unpermitted/illegal additions, and so they are not listing the square footage for that reason. — SkyG
I agree about the square footage not listed trend…what is the rationale? — Mike H.
I feel like the surest sign of a professionally staged house these days is the "mirror leaning against the wall, but not mounted to the… — SkyG
The medcliff landscaping is truly bizarre…. Strange people — C
We will miss Eye of the Day, terribly. Last summer I chatted with its owner, Brent Freitas, who said container shipping prices have soared in… — Bettye Jones
Is the Medcliff Rd listing price a part of a listing trend? Like the one that seems to be picking up of not citing in… — Sam Tababa
I'm heartbroken to read of Oliver's closing. We have enjoyed so many wonderful evenings on the patio with superb food and service. Guests have been… — Kathleen
Eye of the Day has lots of product stacking up at Bodega- besides the decor for Priedite #enquiringminds — Christine!
Too bad about Olivers. Im no longer vegan but a lot of my friends are and they all liked the place except the seriously beige/khaki??… — rick
I heard from a Goleta resident who has a long history of involvement in community affairs and politics, that Tye Warner is using the rehab… — Chris