More food news: South Coast Deli’s Chapala outpost has closed; the owner of Pane e Vino and Via Vai says neither restaurant is closing; Santa Barbara Public Market will be closed next week; rumored management change at Trattoria Vittoria; a satisfying visit to European Deli & Market; a profile of the relatively new Crossroads Kitchen in Calabasas; seeking advice for restaurants between here and LAX.
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On the market for the first time in generations, The Palms property at 701 Linden Avenue in Carpinteria is being offered as a complete package of real estate, business, and brand.
If you look closely, there are faces all around town—although they tend to have expressions that range from blank to despairing….
Plus: Someone is looking to open an indoor playground; a new novel called “Stick and Ball” set in the local polo scene; the Evans/Lillie Avenue reopening got pushed back a bit; a reprise of musician Omar Velasco’s Come What May Fest; more photos of the fascinating Pepper Hill mound house; work by J. Bradley Greer and Lynda Weinman at Sullivan Goss.
“It’s a cross between an airport lounge, hotel lobby, bar, spa, daycare, and someone’s house,” says Bungalo805 founder Erin Kanaley. “And there’s no need to schedule a playdate or clean up afterward.”
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Plus: Kismet will open a dedicated lingerie studio; Jack Johnson to play the Lobero Theatre; the slate for the 2023 Santa Barbara International Film Festival; the Montecito Tea Gardens gets another $10 million price cut; are you Santa Barbara’s next poet laureate?
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If the staff at the WinDow see a face and hands smooshed against the glass, it’s just me waiting for the opening
— Tammy
Looks to me like a relic from the now defunct Casa Blanca Restaurant and Cantina at 330 State Street ... designed by my favorite architect,… — Tal
Wow, this is amazing news. The best fried chicken sandwich I've ever had was from the Win-dow in Venice. — Nl
Here you go: https://www.santabarbara.com/dining/news/2025/03/04/la-paloma-cafe-announces-john-parker-as-executive-chef/ — Christine!
I've seen nothing saying it was closing, just that is was sold — Christine!
Damn those ‘65 and ‘36 houses are pretty. — Andy
The Dutch Garden will continue with Chef Matt who has been there all along. It is NOT closing. — Bettye Jones
In a post, so went to La Paloma web page and there it is
. This news + Dutch Garden being sold- waaaa — Christine!
Where did you see this? — GMA
Thanks, updated the text. — Erik Torkells