June 27, 2025
Belmond has confirmed the longstanding rumor that it's selling the iconic Riviera resort. 10
May 29, 2024
Plus: State Street storefront mystery; big-name authors at El Encanto; the Couture Pattern Museum's tribute to fashion designer James Galanos; Patricia Chidlaw paintings at Sullivan Goss; womenswear shop (In)Larkin moved to Los Olivos; the Santa Barbara Surf Film Festival is coming up; last week's "Where in Santa Barbara...?" answer.
April 11, 2022
Plus: Speed limits on Las Positas and Modoc are likely to change; the Belmond El Encanto tweaked its name; the Aloha Fun Center still has no idea when it will open; new Santa Cruz Island campground in the works; Amos Lee to play the Lobero. 2
June 24, 2021
More food news: Rincon Beach Bar is reverting to an event space; a Goleta Chinese restaurant is opening a Santa Barbara outpost; a profile of Triple Chip bakery; impressions of the restaurant at El Encanto. 3
June 10, 2021
More food news: Barb's Pies has no plans to reopen elsewhere; spiffy signage at Alessia Patisserie & Cafe; a treat at Bristol Farms; the new Ojai Community Farmers' Market; dueling profiles of El Encanto's chef. 5
January 20, 2021
Plus: Hendry's Beach improvements completed; hotel conversion on State Street seeks submissions by local artists and craftspeople; Blue Sands Inn is getting an upgrade; fancy Riven Rock estate back on the market after a $4.25-million price cut; bike-share perks for early adopters.
January 13, 2020
The three-day festival in March benefits the Julia Child Foundation for Gastronomy and the Culinary Arts, with many events inspired by Child. There's even a free map of her favorite local haunts.
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You can also try homes.com for real estate listings. The website keeps the photos longer than anybody else. It also has photos from some of… — RL
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Was consistently a place I recommended to visitors; definitely a blow to state street. I appreciate the color Drew shared on reddit! — LP
This is a great rule of thumb! — AF
You can also try homes.com for real estate listings. The website keeps the photos longer than anybody else. It also has photos from some of… — RL
1994 - "Has the Castillo Street Underpass Been Fixed?" - yes 1998 - "Has the Castillo Street Underpass Been Fixed? - Oh, this time, absolutely!… — Mark
This is roughly what I use: Table service - 20% Order at a counter, but they bring it to you, refill drinks, and bus your… — LD
Nooooo...Jonesy was fantastic. — Doc Sarvis
Agree! — zoe