February 2, 2026
Tag: 530 Chapala Street
An Update on the Ornate Mission Inn
Plus: Free People has opened near the bird refuge; hotel conversion on E. Haley Street; UCSB bought two more downtown buildings; Cottage Hospital is looking to expand again; the perils of Tangerine Falls; Trevor Noah returns to the Santa Barbara Bowl; thanks for the tip? 10
Recent Comments
Erik, agree 100 % on tipping someone else to do the bussing you yourself provided. And often I don't notice the "Bus your own table"… — CAF
I don't mind being asked to bus a table. The problem comes when I'm also being asked to tip at least 15%. For what? Taking… — Erik Torkells
“please bus your table” rankled you? Unbelievable — Edmund Farrell
The car at 940 Camino Viejo is more than likely a 1939 Ford. https://www.barrett-jackson.com/palm-beach-2011/docket/vehicle/1939-ford-deluxe-custom-2-door-sedan-101677 — Tal
Uh uh, it’s probably a Pontiac. — Joan
The Luke's sandwich, while, looking delicious, has a name that is misleading. It's not a "katsu" sandwich by any means. It's diced chicken, glazed with… — Minako
I agree. And who doesn't miss Tuttis, Montecito Cafe, Genos, Casa Linda, Wholy Cow and even Little Alex's? It's now mostly chichi "elevated" dining. Where's… — steve