February 15, 2023
Tag: Magic Castle Cabaret

Maíz Picante Taqueria on De La Vina Has Opened
More food news: Morro Bay restaurant specializing in boba and taiyaki is coming to State Street; Azul pushed back its debut again; Sherman Oaks Italian opening downtown; the former Magic Castle Cabaret is being offered as a restaurant space; Red Pepper’s Goleta outpost closed; Press Room documentary; are the painted parklets an improvement? 5
January 7, 2023

Two Prominent Properties in Summerland Have Changed Hands
Plus: Four Highway 101 ramps are slated to reopen in coming weeks; new owner for downtown art gallery; Coast Village Road fitness studio has opened; vintage pop-up at the Magic Castle Cabaret; Santa Barbara Island is closed to due to storm damage. 5
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July 22, 2022

The When, Where, and What of This Year’s Old Spanish Days Fiesta
Other recent news: UCSB chancellor won't cooperate in hit-and-run investigation; Aloha Fun Center says it'll open next month; roller-skating shop coming to Paseo Nuevo; the state of insurance in Montecito; Magic Castle Cabaret isn't reopening after all; Carrillo Street gymnasium to get a makeover; FlightAware founder bought in Montecito; how drought and other factors are affecting Ojai farming. 2
April 10, 2022

Hook & Press’s New Space Is Finally Ready
More food news: The Dutch Garden might quietly open soon; Matty's Hot Chicken is back at the Public Market; Kunin Wines's new tasting room has opened; Sevtap Winery's tasting room has closed; the Magic Castle Cabaret owners are trying to restart the venue; a profile of Lefty's Coffee Collective in Los Olivos; "trash ass pizza" in Los Alamos. 1
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