April 13, 2025
"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.
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.
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Yes, I did. Thank you for the correction. — BW
I actually own 123 and 125 E Carrillo Street, there has been no talks with the city to buy our building — Chrisina
(Did you mean to write “fix downtown withOUT adding in housing” ?) — CGinSB
My husband and I think Equinox would be a no-brainer in SB and are perplexed as to why Swell seems to be the only larger… — Kathy B
whole foods saved the circuit city building, lol — JD
The Institution Ale beer garden is the coolest hangout space in all of downtown. Let’s get these apartments and condo permitted without gouging the developers… — Jim
Trying to wrap my head around having a furniture store close by to avoid car trips. — Jefferson A.
I do, but I was thinking more about a solution that caters to all these residents without adding any car trips. I think the options… — Mica
I 100% agree with you regarding a nice grocery (not Ralphs) and butcher would add a lot to downtown SB. That said, downtown already has… — J
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