Noteworthy new listings also include an exotic flip attempt near the Upper Village; a pair of Padaro Lane houses; brawny Mediterranean in Montecito; a makeover candidate off Picacho Lane; Coast Village California cottage; a mammoth primary bathroom; San Roque renovation; and more.
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Plus: Jeff Shelton’s charming “Shop Dog” lamps; painter John Nava at Sullivan Goss; Ojai Studio Artists self-guided tour is coming up; a peek at the El Roblar hotel under construction in Ojai; a mellow way to get out on the water.
They don’t make them like this anymore: 930 Lilac Drive is a glamorous 1929 Edwards & Plunkett estate in the Golden Quadrangle.
Other recent news: Reactions to two proposed apartment complexes downtown; desalination buoys to be tested off Vandenberg; Biltmore employees headed for arbitration; the county is looking at more tiny villages for the homeless; Bennett’s Toys is closing; Conan O’Brien bought in Carpinteria; looking at the candidates in November’s election; new boutique in Santa Ynez.
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Last week’s sales also include 1922 George Washington Smith for $14.25 million; Coast Village new-build for $13.6 million; Supertuscan for $9 million; the Hedgerow sprawler that could pass for an apartment complex; Brutalism on Conejo Road; the vacant lot in the Hot Springs curve; and many more.
More food news: Fresco Cafe has set an opening date for its new location downtown; Beans BBQ is closing; the owners of Brewhouse are selling to longtime customers; Industrial Eats is expanding again; the Apricot Lane Farms cookbook is available for preorder; an update on Pepe’s Mexican Restaurant in Goleta; Kyle’s Kitchen has opened a taproom.
Plus: A chance to see inside nine interesting properties; a bold attempt to flip a Pacaso share; interior designer’s warehouse sale; Highway 101 offramp reopening early; paintings by Bobbie Burgers at Caldwell Snyder; the Cult is coming to town.
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Agreed with Bob 1. Never set foot in La Paloma any more. — Bob 2
I was just at La Paloma last week and lord, the carnitas are so good, I’ll be sorry to see them go. — toasteroven
Yes.......the Paradise menu I long for. I have loved La Paloma but still miss a Paradise Burger — jenny sullivan
Wow, this is a trip down memory lane. I grew up about two blocks from the Chase bank building, and graduated from Arcadia high school.… — Dan O. Seibert
I agree 100% — Bob
La Paloma would have done itself a favor by keeping the Paradise Cafe menu. It was a popular place and everyone I know misses it… — K Lewis
Thank you for going and this report so I don't have to. I think I would just stay in PS instead. — Rich
Phoenix, like LA is an enigma. You can find everything and nothing at the same time. You can walk among the most beautiful scenery in… — Sam Tababa
Where is everyone going to park their cars who move in to the new (unappealing) apartment building on Gutierrez at Milpas????? — Leslie
Menu looks very inexpensive.. — Local SB