News
An Update on the Ornate Mission Inn
1+ hour, 52+ min ago (609+ words) February 2, 2026|by Erik Torkells " Every week or two, someone asks when the ornate Mission Inn (on State Street between Islay and Pedregosa) will be done. I tried reaching out to owner Dario Pini to no avail, but someone on site…...
Hot Bagel Chain Opening on Upper State Street
5+ day, 6+ hour ago (701+ words) January 28, 2026|by Erik Torkells " I hear that a) the redevelopment of 113-117 W. De La Guerra'current home of Elsie's Tavern and former home of The Green Table'is no longer happening, and b) the 113 W. De La Guerra storefront, where The Green Table's kitchen was, will…...
A Bar for “Gentlemen of Character” Is Opening Downtown
3+ week, 1+ day ago (416+ words) January 11, 2026|by Erik Torkells " The main restaurant at the Coral Casino, formerly Tyde's, now has a name, and it's" The Coral Casino Restaurant by Chef Thomas Keller. The website says it'll open this summer; more specifically, I hear the goal…...
Where in Santa Barbara…?
3+ week, 1+ day ago (255+ words) January 11, 2026|by Erik Torkells Know where this was shot? Prove it in the comments. UPDATE: Congratulations to Raul B for identifying this as Mosaic Locale (1131 State Street). Recent winners: " Anne / January 4 " Adam Tjarksen / December 28 "Scott / December 21 "Mike / December 14 "Ava / December…...
A Meat-and-Seafood Market Is Opening in Carpinteria
3+ week, 5+ day ago (460+ words) January 7, 2026|by Erik Torkells " The grand opening of the Goleta location of Drover's Doughnuts'at 5745 Calle Real, most recently a Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf'is January 17. The company also has shops in Buellton and Solvang. " Exciting news in Carpinteria: Peter and Caroline…...
Municipal Winemakers Is Leaving the Funk Zone
4+ week, 1+ day ago (516+ words) January 4, 2026|by Erik Torkells " Funk Zone pioneer Municipal Winemakers announced that its tasting room at 22 Anacapa Street will close on January 25. The whole statement is worth a read, but here's the part about Muni's presence in town going forward: " "Any…...
The Original Sim City
1+ mon, 11+ hour ago (1063+ words) January 2, 2026|by Erik Torkells But my husband, Adam, and I had reason to be in the area'more on that later'and his mom, Barbara, was game. We chose the Waldorf Astoria Las Vegas because it has no casino and doesn't allow…...
The State of the Site
1+ mon, 2+ day ago (583+ words) December 31, 2025|by Erik Torkells I've been doing Siteline for over five years now, and I never take for granted that anyone will read it'so thank you. And that goes double for the people that choose to advertise here. P.S. I've met…...
Newsletter: December 31
1+ mon, 2+ day ago (291+ words) December 31, 2025|by Erik Torkells FOOD STUFF " Casa Agria's State Street taproom is closing (above). " Bluewater Grill is looking for a buyer. " Aegean and Secret Bao are taking a break. " Chicken-finger chain coming to Goleta. " Oat Bakery's cinnamon-raisin special. " Compilers of…...
39-Acre Noleta Farm Sells for $6 Million
1+ mon, 4+ day ago (377+ words) December 29, 2025|by Erik Torkells 5057 VIA ALBA 39.44 acres west of N. San Marcos Road with income-producing avocado and citrus trees and a 1980 Spanish-style house with downstairs party room and lipstick-red bathtub. Listed: $8.875 million in January 2025, cut twice to $6.495 million. Closed: $6 million. 127 VIA…...