S.Y. Kitchen Is All But Confirmed for Montecito’s Upper Village

More food news: Bossie's Kitchen has been closed for two months; Indochine damaged by fire; ticket date for the Botanic Garden‘s popular Beer Garden event; profiles of Lama Sama and Happy Cat Eats; Rascal's launched a catering business; Paso Robles has a jazz bar and we don't.

Newsletter: November 27

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Grace Fisher’s Winter Showcase Brings Music & Inspiration to the Holiday Season

Created by award-winning artist and composer Grace Fisher, the Winter Music Showcase has become a beloved holiday tradition. The event highlights the talented and diverse artists of Santa Barbara, while raising awareness and funds for disability inclusion in the arts.

Shop-Local Gift Guide, Part 1: Folly, The Eddy, and Domecíl

This holiday season, let's make an effort to spend our money here—because If we want wonderful independent shops, we need to support them. Besides, it's fun!

Picacho Lane Mediterranean Sells Off-Market for $17 Million

Last week's sales also also include a Hedgerow renovation; 2019 Mesa four-bedroom; San Roque midcentury; 1972 fixer in More Mesa Shores; likely spec reno in Mission Canyon; shingled quirk on the Mesa; Lower Riviera bungalow; and more.

Shops Have Begun Opening at The Post

Plus: A big vacancy at the Montecito Country Mart; Clare V.'s expanded shop opens soon; Allora by Laura will be closing; opening date for Faherty on Coast Village Road; the Butterfly Lane pedestrian undercrossing will be off-limits for three weeks; a new Jeff Shelton project downtown. 1

Newsletter: November 24

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Where in Santa Barbara…?

Know where this was shot? Prove it in the comments. (Update: We have a winner!) 3

Fresh Out of the Box in Campanil

Noteworthy new listings also include a chic Tudor outside Santa Ynez; recent renovation on Fernald Point; vintage Yankee Farm charm with equestrian facilities; Mission Canyon farmhouse; and a perfectly preserved midcentury on the Riviera. 2

250-Room Funk Zone Hotel Gets the Go-Ahead

Plus: Biltmore renovation allowed to proceed; city to help remove Las Alturas landslide house; the county Planning Commission rejected a cannabis project for the first time; Cost Plus World Market could be around for three years; Tunnel Trail reopened; the history of Goleta's Encina Royale neighborhood; Milpas Street improvements likely. 2