January 5, 2025
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.
Named Croyden House, the grand 1929 mansion on Middle Road in Montecito feels like the board game Clue come to life—although any stress involved will hopefully have to do with upkeep rather than a murder in the library.
August 18, 2019
Plus: Oliver's is now serving lunch; new outdoor seating at Café Ana; the Monarch has gone entirely prix-fixe; renting the Lark's patio for a private party; picnic boxes from Bossie's Kitchen. 1
And what might be the best barn in the entire area. 2
August 17, 2019
The Montecito Association sent out another excellent update on the dire insurance situation in Montecito and beyond: Policies aren't being renewed, and new coverage is hard to come by (and/or expensive). 1
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Night lizard brewing — Raul
Linda- TY for pointing out the obvious. u beat me to it, and did a better job than I wld hav done. — ronw
On my last visit to the Breakwater, the prices had almost doubled, and they were frying the English Muffins on the gril, so they tasted… — Chuck
We love third window (as long as know is hangry, can take awhile) & Secret Bao! Also Love: Arigato outside or upstairs, Public Market (lots… — Evan
Marilyn - calamari with red sauce is a classic combination. I imagine this dish is a breaded and sauteed calamari steak, shape and size of… — Gerald
"and shared plates we feel is the best way to enjoy it so guests can try several things" When share plates are 2-3x the price… — Linda K
After reading the menu and anticipating it for some time, I can't wait to visit and enjoy The Ellwood. Family dinners usually entail sharing, so… — Big P
I'm really curious about Peak Hygiene. It would be a nice experience to have your teeth cleaned without having the dentist come in afterward with… — ElizabethW
I know costs have gone up, but at those prices, and ala carte, I won't be eating there. And calamari with red sauce?? — Marilyn
Is their gonna be an updated menu with seared ahi tuna? — Michael