Tag: Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara

July 28, 2020

Has the Biltmore Resort Been Sold?

An intriguing rumor has come in: Citing a "reliable source," a reader says that a major hotel company has bought the Four Seasons Biltmore from Ty Warner, with plans to rebrand it.

July 25, 2020

The Home of Ellen Degeneres and Portia de Rossi Was Burglarized

Other recent news: Rumored layoffs at the Biltmore; 16,000-square-foot mixed-use development opens soon in Paso Robles; progress in farming shellfish off Ventura; a push for manufactured fish reefs off Goleta.

July 2, 2020

County Beaches Limited to Active Use for the Holiday Weekend

Other recent news: Massive spike in new Covid-19 cases; the city of Santa Barbara will close many beach parking lots and forbid barbecues and hammocks; rumors that the Four Seasons Biltmore is getting sold or renovated; Bob Hazard on the water deal.

June 16, 2020

The Saturday Farmers’ Market Is Opening Early for Seniors

More food news: Yoichi's is selling takeaway bento boxes; reopening dates for Bouchon, Farmer Boy, Bluewater Grill, and Santa Barbara Wine Collective; update on Tyger Tyger and Paradise Cafe; new food truck specializing in chicken wings; Petros Kafe in Solvang has closed.

June 4, 2020

Another Timely Mural Has Been Painted on Haley Street

Plus: San Ysidro Ranch has reopened to hotel guests, and the Four Seasons will do the same next month; Seda Custom Skin Care opened on Coast Village Road; dairy farm estate sale this weekend; two recent sales of note.

March 21, 2020

“Widespread Community Infection” in Santa Barbara, Says Public Health Officer

Other local news: Santa Barbara has just 907 hospital beds; Cottage Health curtailed almost all visits to the hospital; the Four Seasons Biltmore and Ojai Valley Inn have closed; Santa Barbara Airbus suspended service.

February 17, 2020

The Glamorous Oeuvre of Longtime Biltmore Photographer Hal Boucher

Hal Boucher was hired in 1949 to be the Biltmore's house photographer—and he continued in that role for over 70 years.

January 7, 2020

Wine Cask and Intermezzo Are Under New Ownership

More food news: Due Lune and Tamira Indian restaurant have closed; fast-food giant bought Habit Burger, which started in Goleta; vegan chef in residence at the Four Seasons Biltmore all month; Blue Corn Tacos pop-ups.

October 29, 2019

Could Little Dom’s Seafood Debut as Carp’s Best Restaurant?

More food news and notes: A likely change in direction at the Four Seasons Biltmore's restaurant; Ca' Dario Pizza has closed; Lazy Acres pays $5,000 over mislabeled pizza; crème and punishment.

September 23, 2019

Local Wineries Are Considering a Two-Percent Surcharge on Every Bottle

And in other food news: Eater LA updated its questionable list of best Santa Barbara restaurants; chef turnover at the Four Seasons Biltmore; Café Ana has a new baker; Vicenta's in Goleta has closed.