Has the Castillo Street Underpass Been Fixed?
Plus: Covet boutique is closing (and having a big sale); Sherman Oaks's Litt Concept House will pop up on Coast Village Road; The Crafter’s Library has an Isla Vista outpost; The Huntress soft-opened in the Funk Zone; Goleta's new traffic cameras; the building under construction on Santa Barbara Street; comparing Zillow, Redfin, and Realtor.com. 3
Vic’s Wine Bar Has Opened at The Post
More food news: Jonesy's Fried Chicken is closing; Crushcakes rolled back the changes in Goleta; the surprising theme at the Hotel Californian's new restaurant; checking in with El Encanto; a Carl's Jr. closed; another Ojai restaurant lasted less than a year; rumor about the former Rite Aid in Carpinteria; excellent sandwiches in Ventura. 12
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I had dinner at El Encanto a few months ago. The food was not memorable, nor was the service. To make things even worse, both… — Laurie
This place looks SO COOL! — Amy
I'm told local restaurants usually pool tips across FOH and kitchen, so I always tip at least 10% (even on takeout) for the cooks. If… — Ted
Looks like his chef (and maybe co owner) has opened a new place called Bodega Flower Girl on Gutierrez and State with some of the… — AFC
Wasn't that restaurant always themed around Alfred Hitchcock? I ate at the Blackbird years ago after it opened and it that was the theme. It's… — Christine
I am so sad to see this space close. It was very special. But it was made so special by Drew and the community he… — Milan
I live in Europe and it stresses me out every time I come back to the US and have to deal with those ubiquitous electronic… — Allex