More food news: Restaurants are getting creative in order to survive; why it’s important to order takeout directly through the restaurant; pickup and delivery now available from the Public Market; Whole Foods is giving seniors exclusive access to its opening hour; curbside pickup and soon delivery at C’est Cheese; a message from Bell’s.
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Once the site of a Midwestern zinc magnate’s winter retreat, the community on the Montecito side of Eucalyptus Hill makes for a pleasantly varied stroll, with dazzling ocean and mountain views. Plus, you can check in on the fabulous lair currently under construction there.
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Including a mega Tudor in Montecito, a split personality in Birnam Wood, charming cottages in San Roque and the Upper East, and a Hope Ranch ranch hoping for a second chance.
More food news: A local farmer’s inspiring message about reciprocity; Kanaloa Seafood, Malibu Farms, and Caruso’s are offering delivery and takeout; Flor de Maiz has gone on hiatus; Bettina gift cards.
The city stopped suggesting that certain types of businesses close and started insisting on it. That includes gyms and fitness centers. The order is through April 7.
Other local news: Second North County resident tested positive; car-based testing at Sansum Clinic; city suspends street sweeping; more on UCSB’s plans for Paseo Nuevo.
Other food news: Santa Barbara Public Market has closed its doors; Rusty’s Pizza and Onus Donuts are still open; Bettina is baking more of its superb bread; new T-shirt from Bell’s; donate to the FoodBank.
Plus: City recreation facilities are closed; Lotusland, Riviera Theatre, and the Santa Barbara Museum of Art are on hiatus; real-estate agents’ caravan is off; Island Packers suspends trips for a while; help spruce up the Sespe Wilderness trails; two recent sales of note.
Burning Questions
- What’s This Pole With a Flashing Blue Light?
- What Are These Sculptures on the Riviera?
- What’s the Origin Story of This Fence on Hot Springs Road?
- What’s the Housing Development Under Construction Next to the Polo Fields?
- Why Is Part of This West Beach Mosaic Covered in Concrete?
- What Was the Weeping Willow Inn?
- Why Are There Story Poles at Calle Real Center?
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