FIRST LOOK
“We spend a lot of time in hotel bars when we travel,” says Misty Orman, and she and her husband, Brandon Ristaino, have channeled that experience into their new lounge at the Montecito Inn. Plus, there’s a concise, French-leaning menu by the Sama Sama chefs.
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HOT PROPERTY
Last week’s sales: Greek-inspired home at bluff’s edge for half off; Summerland project with big views; Hollister Ranch “surf shack”; mountain-facing oceanfront condo in Carp for just under $4 million; Mission Canyon Mediterranean on 4.64 acres; and more. See what sold—and for how much. (Photo by Spencer Sky.)
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ODDS & ENDS
••• When the next segment of carpool lanes might open.
••• Michael Towbes Library Plaza to debut soon.
••• The San Ysidro Ranch’s botanical garden.
••• New health-and-wellness shop in Carpinteria.
••• Paintings by Siddarth Parasnis (above).
••• State Route 192 to reopen near Parma Park.
••• Activation of a new traffic signal.
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Recent Comments
@Erik - Fear not, Barbareno’s added fee is only for its special 10th anniversary event and it’s very clearly listed at the top of the… — EF
This should be a good fit for the area! Hope you well with this upscale addition to the hood. — Steve Wordell
Wow! Can’t wait to check it out in person! — Deb
So they're flipping high-end homes in a wealthy community. No need to get whipped up about that, regardless of their behavior. What they do with… — Bettye Jones
Once I find out that restaurants are still adding hidden fees I will never go there again. I know that vía maestra and the chase… — Roy
Is it fair for Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi to profit off their public image as LGBTQ activists, especially considering the criticism they have… — ApeExplorer
Wow, then congratulations and time to get that shovel and concrete mixer out... — zeljko
The deed is under a new name. — Erik Torkells
tough one if it slides down the hill... and you are inside... lol Not sure if it even was sold actually... but for that money… — Zeljko
Looks beautiful. Can’t wait to go! — Joan