October 28, 2024
Thank goodness for the interesting choices that homeowners make—without them, housepeeking would be a lot less fun.
September 18, 2019
And in other news: Insurance algorithms cause consternation; new womenswear boutique on E. Haley; Funk Zone mural debate; Milpas Street improvements.
September 17, 2019
And in other recent news: Montecito bridge delays; U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill banning new offshore drilling; looking back at when people wintered in Montecito; the Tree of the Month.
September 16, 2019
And in other food-related news: Jeanine's has opened a fourth location; Rascal's pop-up schedule; and Bettina's peach-and-poblano pizza.
The shape of the 1987 house is fairly conventional, but the redesign and finishes make it both of the moment and timeless.
September 14, 2019
Five newly listed properties that don’t warrant posts of their own, including a veritable resort in Montecito; a 1930s San Roque charmer; an outdoor entertaining haven off Milpas; and a vacant lot in Hope Ranch.
September 13, 2019
And in other recent news: Santa Barbara's second pot shop has opened; more development coming to the Funk Zone; comparing the sites for a new police headquarters; hikers saved by putting a message in a bottle.
Also newly reduced: Brand-new Montecito house down $300,000 after only five weeks on the market; Riven Rock Road property with a killer view; Hope Ranch chateau now available for less than the owner paid; funky Gaudí-inspired villa.
September 12, 2019
The Quail H Ranch in Santa Ynez is a gentleman rancher's dream come true. Or maybe a gentleman vintner's: According to the listing, it's "ideal for establishing a premium Bordeaux varietal vineyard."
September 11, 2019
"Are there any plans to fix the bridge that used to link San Ysidro Lane and E. Mountain Drive, before the debris flow destroyed it?" asks F. "It was a handy way for residents on the E. Mountain side to reach the Ranch for dinner." Here's a report on the project's status.
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Yes, I went to the 10th Anniversary 10 course tasting last night. All extra fees were clearly communicated, and It was worth every penny. They… — Rwd
Discussions about “real” pizza are so tired. — BW
Why they took their ny strip off the menu and replaced it with their tomahawk steak is beyond me. It was the best steak in… — Joseph Nosofsky
I’m a big fan of Empty Bowl Friday night wings. Very spicy. We had the Vietnamese wings last night at Lama Sama and they were… — AFC
We've long thought that secretly the best wings in town are the chili lime wings at Your Choice, which is just across the street and… — SkyG
I laughed when I saw that Rusty's had won best pizza in the latest reader polls! What's even funnier to me is how expensive Rusty's… — SkyG
Not sure why the original poster keeps returning to Betina (sic) if it's "not terrible" at best. Yes, please, keep the table open for others… — Bettye Jones
Yeah, I went last weekend, and generally enjoyed it. The beer selection is excellent as you would expect. I found the Sama Sama food to… — Andy
Bettina‘s pizza tastes great, but i feel in general people opening pizza places never had a „real“ italian pizza… — Zeljko
[Man, I really need to fire my self-editing editor. That's a lot of "wonder" in them there sentences.] — Michael
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Yes, I went to the 10th Anniversary 10 course tasting last night. All extra fees were clearly communicated, and It was worth every penny. They… — Rwd
Discussions about “real” pizza are so tired. — BW
Why they took their ny strip off the menu and replaced it with their tomahawk steak is beyond me. It was the best steak in… — Joseph Nosofsky
I’m a big fan of Empty Bowl Friday night wings. Very spicy. We had the Vietnamese wings last night at Lama Sama and they were… — AFC
We've long thought that secretly the best wings in town are the chili lime wings at Your Choice, which is just across the street and… — SkyG
I laughed when I saw that Rusty's had won best pizza in the latest reader polls! What's even funnier to me is how expensive Rusty's… — SkyG
Not sure why the original poster keeps returning to Betina (sic) if it's "not terrible" at best. Yes, please, keep the table open for others… — Bettye Jones
Yeah, I went last weekend, and generally enjoyed it. The beer selection is excellent as you would expect. I found the Sama Sama food to… — Andy
Bettina‘s pizza tastes great, but i feel in general people opening pizza places never had a „real“ italian pizza… — Zeljko
[Man, I really need to fire my self-editing editor. That's a lot of "wonder" in them there sentences.] — Michael