More food news: Local restaurateur charged with soliciting four murders; sourdough loaves for sale at The Daisy; reservations and cover charges for some Pearl Social shows; smoke then fire at the Miramar resort.
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The Daisy is more proof that Santa Barbara’s dining scene is most exciting at the fast-casual level.
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Plus: The Carpinteria phase of the Highway 101 project got moved up; Lyle Lovett is playing at UCSB; Sullivan Goss’s annual show of 100 artworks under $1,000; a questionable Thanksgiving card.
The motel isn’t fully renovated yet, but I made a reservation, enticed by the photos online, the news that an L.A. chef is heading the kitchen, and a desire to see a part of the state—on the other side of Los Padres National Forest—that was virgin territory.
More food news: Renaud’s gave up on dinner service at its Coast Village Road location; exciting new bistro in Paso; Smart & Final expansion isn’t happening; more on Field + Fort in Summerland and The Daisy on State Street.
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Other recent news: Hotel developer given more time to revise his plan; what a hike in water rates might mean for Montecito residents; injured paraglider rescued by helicopter; wind farm below Lompoc approved.
The week’s other top reductions include a marvelous 1914 house with location issues; a two-acre estate in Montecito’s Golden Quadrangle; an Olive Mill condominium; ocean views in Hope Ranch; and another house in the Carp foothills.
Burning Questions
- 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?
- When Will the Last Segment of Highway 101 Get Upgraded?
Recent Comments
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