First Impressions of Broad Street Oyster Co.
More food news: Why doesn't the entire State Street Promenade have bollards?; opening date for Rory's Place in Ojai; a new liquor license is pending for a State Street dive; who benefited from the Restaurant Revitalization Fund; the quest for Diamond Crystal kosher salt. 6
The City Wants to Punish Chick-fil-A for Customers’ Bad Behavior
Other recent news: Ritz-Carlton Bacara massage therapist accused of sexual assault; Miss Daisy's Consignment store has plans for jazz concerts and fashion shows at its store in the former Sears building; a Broadway producer bought in Montecito; cannabis farm proposed next to Pence Vineyards backs down. 6
From Penthouse to Pavement in Mexico City
Even though I spent many years as a travel magazine editor, I had little sense of what to expect from CDMX. And what I did expect was wrong: the city is calmer, cleaner, greener, safer, and altogether easier than I thought possible for a metropolitan area of 21 million people. 7
The Sportsman Lights Up on State Street
More food news: Word on the street about the plan for the Mackenzie Market building; likely new owner for two Stearns Wharf restaurants; a "dessert adventure" at Alessia Patisserie & Cafe; Ray's Liquor on the Westside is closing after 34 years; the 7-Eleven on Milpas is reportedly in flux; things are looking grim at Juice N Things in Carpinteria; activity at a State Street restaurant space. 6
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