October 26, 2024
Plus: The French Press has officially changed its name; Giovanni's Pizza is down to just one location; Viva to become Eleven 14; Mosto Crudo has rebranded; Sama Sama Kitchen is partnering on an endeavor in Los Alamos.
August 23, 2019
"We're vibing off of In-N-Out," says Low Pigeon co-founder Dennis Medina, explaining the menu's tight focus. "We want you to know that the is coffee always on point." 3
August 22, 2019
And in other local news: Updated debris flow risk map should be out in October; the growing problem of homeowners unable to get insurance; strip mall to be redone before Sprouts's arrival; bike paths, crosswalks, and roundabouts planned for Cliff Drive; new closing time for city parks; parking in Montecito; missile testing from San Nicolas Island.
It has all the amenities of a small hotel, including a screening room, bar, gym, tennis court, and 11 fireplaces, not to mention one of the most decadent lawns this side of Oprah Winfrey's compound.
Plus: The two other traffic circles that might follow—one at San Ysidro Road and the 101, and another at E. Cabrillo and Los Patos Way.
August 21, 2019
Plus: Embermill restaurant opens this Friday; Bristol Farms, another Mesa Burger, and a French bakery on the horizon; La Michoacána is selling frozen treats; Hoffman Brat Haus is closing; Eleven 14 opening on State Street.
And in other recent local news: A reprieve for Institution Ale's neon sign; initiative to protect whales from ships; West Beach hotel gets nixed; an urge to merge Montecito's special districts; Styrofoam recycling; Montecito road repairs; library plaza renovation update.
August 20, 2019
Plus: New pan-Asian restaurant Oku is getting close to opening on Cabrillo; expanded hours at Buena Onda and Merci Montecito; Peruvian pop-up.
The Saudi investor who bought More Mesa for $25 million has put it back on the market—this time for $65 million. Locals are searching for a way to save it from development.
August 19, 2019
While the whimsical exteriors of local architect Jeff Shelton can be seen all over town, interior glimpses are far rarer. In the case of this E. Cota Street rental, the owner shares Shelton's Seuss-meets-Gaudí sensibility.
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@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
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@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