April 6, 2025
New owner Acme Hospitality—the company behind the Lark, Loquita, et al—has upgraded the experience without ruining what makes the restaurant special.
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February 19, 2020
Highlights of this weekend's open-house lineup: Montecito contemporary with private beach path; party pad with Pacific views; one of the more dramatic infinity pools in town; new-build Brutalism.
"Recently, there have been a few intentional fires in the middle of Montecito, which surprises me, given the area's vulnerability. And then there's the matter of air quality—the smoke drifts all over and makes breathing difficult." —T.
February 18, 2020
More food news: San Diego wine shop taking over the former Savoy Wines space; the Santa Barbara Vegan Chef Challenge is coming up; Rascal's is helping Rudy's develop a vegan menu; amaro ice cream.
Other local news: TV anchor pushes teen, goes viral; county to send fewer weather alerts; five blocks of De La Vina will be narrowed to one lane; state assembly debate; Lotusland's plant health care coordinator; Goleta sidewalk project update; sewer lateral software.
February 17, 2020
Hal Boucher was hired in 1949 to be the Biltmore's house photographer—and he continued in that role for over 70 years.
February 15, 2020
Plus: Rob Lowe's one-man show at the Granada; the county needs pool workers for the March 3 election; sweet Montecito house sold; what happens to boats that run aground here.
February 14, 2020
The week's other top price reductions: Southern-style passion project on Picacho Lane; views-vs.-80s-design on the Riviera; 1928 Tudor on three prime Montecito acres; and the 1929 estate that always reminds me of the board game Clue.
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I built the little building in the patio of 731 de la guerra for my juice bar and sandwich shop- “ the Yucatan Nectar Stand”… — cat smith
I read the article from Restaurant Guy and I’m pretty sure he said the Kyle’s in Goleta by Smart and Final. — Tracy Mongold
The carnitas are still on the menu, which is great to see. The new menu refresh is awesome, and also some of the faves remain.… — Paully
Santa Barbara Public Library walkway: 40 E. Anapamu — Ava
I wish you good luck, but I think you will find that Santa Barbara will think your prices are too high. And so do I — paul lewis
Any update on the monstrosity behind the Mission? — Andy
I hear the same thing ALL the time — Constance Chinery
Great website. Appreciate you sharing your insights. Thoughtful and point-on. — Jim K
Just to be clear, the city (and maybe county) no longer allows lighted tennis courts. I'll try looking into when and why, but I think… — Erik Torkells
Why and when did the ban on tennis courts come into being? — Judy's Older Brother