July 10, 2024
Tag: Ballard Inn
The 44 Restaurants Expected to Open in Coming Months
On the menu this year: a wave of change in Montecito, an internationally renowned chef, spinoffs by several local favorites, Acme Hospitality's latest Funk Zone project, an old-school deli, beachfront dining, a brasserie, a glamorous addition to Ojai, a pair of donut shops, and much more. 13
May 27, 2024
The Return of the Miramar Resort’s Swim Raft
Plus: An astute take on the State Street problem; the Knit Shop has opened; menswear shop Tendrel is moving within the Funk Zone; the new owner of the Ballard Inn; 52 units of affordable housing in the pipeline; some thoughts about the West Mesa house asking $7.7 million; more on the stone pine trees on E. Anapamu Street. 19
July 28, 2023
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December 7, 2022
New Restaurant Confirmed in Montecito’s Upper Village
More food news: Caruso's was awarded a Michelin star; the Dutch Garden's lunch menu; Rori's Artisanal Creamery is celebrating its 10th anniversary with free scoops of a special flavor; Cold Stone Creamery has closed; Peasants Deli is opening an arcade annex; the Ballard Inn has halted dinner service; Organic Soup Kitchen's Holiday SouperMarket and Soup Tasting Party. 2
October 23, 2022
June 13, 2022
The Whole Foods Store Is Getting Rearranged
More food news: Shalhoob's put up signage at its forthcoming Hollister Avenue location; the Black Sheep cut its price; Centennial Beer Hall sells kegs; the Other Room in Los Olivos is creaking open; profile of Matty's Hot Chicken; the Ballard Inn's restaurant reopened with a new menu; Whiskey 'N Rye barbecue in Solvang is said to be debuting this month. 4
May 30, 2022
The Best Biscuits in Town
More food news: Uncorked is now serving a seven-course tasting menu three nights a week; Austin seafood restaurant Clark's is indeed opening on Coast Village Road; changes at Foxtail Kitchen; a peek inside the Rare Society steakhouse coming to the Funk Zone; the Ballard Inn's chef has left after five months; bagel pop-up at Peasants Deli; Twenty-Four Blackbirds is working on Oaxacan mole negro; the Bristol Farms rite of passage. 2
March 27, 2022
Burning Questions
- Why Are There Story Poles at Calle Real Center?
- When Will the Last Segment of Highway 101 Get Upgraded?
- Why Are There “No Grading” Signs on the Edison Catway?
- Why Are There Pedestrian Gates at Train Tracks?
- Is This Summerland’s Original Train Station?
- What Does the “S” on Certain Chimneys Stand For?
- What’s the Status of the Decommissioning of Rincon Island?
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You are exactly correct: Shame on our elected officials and their failure to comply with state housing law. There is nothing new about the requirements… — MB
Thanks for this stroller down memory lane! I lived at 218 W Anapamu when I first lived in SB in 2002. My friend and I… — Christine
I have a friend that lived at the the “hovel” on Coyote rd just before it was sold several years ago - the home was… — JB
1035 State St — Karl
Sharon I liked it so much. Every time we drove by we searched for it trying to make a picture and show our family in… — Margaret
Hey C, I first visited Summerland in 1977 when I went to the Big Yellow House with some friends that were attending Westmont. Sorry, but… — Dan
I’ve lived and worked in Summerland for 30 years. I like the town the way it is. We don’t need to be another Montecito. I… — Rosa
The finish of the Coyote house is really bad. Reminds me of the section of Magic Mountain where the Viper Rollercoaster is. Erik, the hovel… — Jonny
Isn't there design review to provide some "guidance" to what shares the corniness of a Chevy's restaurant facade ? — Jahroman
Skin condition! LOL. Who designed that Coyote house? Please publish their name. Everyone in the community needs to make sure to never hire this person… — Sam Tababa