Before we left for Southern Patagonia, our South American travel agent insisted, “The most important thing to remember is you must go with a driver and a guide. The roads are terrible, and each hotel is isolated. There are no gas stations between hotels, and no place to stay if you cannot reach the next […]
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From brioche French toast on lazy mornings to prime rib before the big show, Lucky’s has long been “Montecito’s Second Living Room.” For 25 years, this beloved steakhouse has been serving unforgettable meals – and creating cherished memories for our community. Now it’s time to celebrate, and this is the last week to submit your […]
Lea másHe was happy, dancing in his nearly empty kitchen. And then sad, because of all the memories he had in this den. Fragmented, emotionally and overwhelmed physically with moving; what’s a bear to do? Dance!! His clouds lifted, and he felt better with his radio on KTYD, playing the rock and roll that he grew […]
Lea másHello loves! Wonder no more my dears about the latest on new biz in Montecito. I am here with the first dining notes teaser on the soon-to-open Monte’s Restaurant, at 1198 Coast Village Road. Sipping my organic matcha tea as I write this, I can hear you sigh, “The location with the most storied restaurant […]
Lea más*Editor’s Note* Every now and then, a story comes along that refuses to stay put. It lingers on your nightstand. It sneaks into conversation. For us, Last Light in Paradise is one of those stories, and we’re delighted to let it loose, one chapter at a time, in the pages of the Montecito Journal. Well, […]
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Pierre-Joseph Redouté was among the great flower painters of any age. During Napoleon’s reign he was commissioned to paint the roses in Empress Josephine’s garden at Château de Malmaison, her villa outside of Paris. She was devoted to horticulture and filled gardens with both native and exotic roses. Redouté’s fine detailed watercolors were translated into […]
Lea másTrespasser with Weapons / Birnam Wood — Tuesday, January 27, at 13:30 hours Deputies responded to Birnam Wood Golf Course to investigate a report of a subject, later identified, trespassing and threatening people with a baton/billy club. Subject barricaded himself in the fitness director’s office inside of the club house prior to deputies’ arrival. The […]
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It might only happen once every several years. A steelhead trout Oncorhynchus mykiss irideus leaves its ocean realm, forges an aquatic path up a river mouth, navigates a flood plain, and eventually swims up a boulder-choked creek to lay its eggs in a pool of loose, sandy soil – the gentle ebb and flow of […]
Lea másOn Friday, February 6, Montecito Fire District Chief David Neels honored three fire fighter team personnel for their dedicated service. They are Division Chief of Operations Anthony Hudley for his five years of service with Montecito Fire, as well as Battalion Chief Shaun Davis and Captain-Assistant Fire Marshal Bob Galbraith, who both celebrated 15 years […]
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It’s that love time of year, where romance, bromance, and galentines are calling everyone to reach out with love this month. Truly a much-needed experience at this time! Shop and dine local with that special person, including treating yourself! Gifting and Flowers: -For the romantic: Carolina Bucci’s Cuore Collection of heart-shaped rings and pendants in […]
Lea másWhoever is elected this fall will immediately confront decisions that will shape housing, downtown vitality, and the city’s financial stability for decades to come. With four of seven council seats up for election, Santa Barbara is not choosing a direction for the immediate future, but it is choosing whether it will remain in control of […]
Lea másLongtime Santa Barbara practitioner Dr. James Kwako, who has often led one-off workshops at his offices over the years, is inaugurating a new monthly series called The Light of Healing to take place on the second Saturday of each month, beginning February 14 with “How to Build a Practical Spirit-Based Life.” The event explores practical […]
Lea másSanta Barbara native multi-hyphenate Rod Lathim has just published a memoir, but don’t expect it to read like typical autobiographical efforts. Finding The Divine Child: A Journey of Spirit, Light & Art is a bit like Lathim’s life in the arts – where his endeavors include serving as an actor, director, producer, photographer, singer, writer […]
Lea másSpurred on by the other week’s article about the scorned lover who broke up a birdhouse with a claw hammer, and her successful donation of the hammer to the Zagreb Museum of Broken Relationships, GG has a miniature haunted spirit house that he wants to donate. But where? I suggested the Museum of Jurassic Technology […]
Lea másSB Black Culture House will host this panel at The Hub (1219 State Street) on Sunday, February 15, at 1 pm titled, 100 Years of Black History Month: A Living Legacy, on the work of educator Carter G. Woodson’s efforts to institutionalize “Negro History Week” on February 7, 1926, later expanded to “Black History Month” […]
Lea másMaybe it was a touch of brioche French toast and some morning laughs on a lazy weekend, or a Saturday prime rib before the big show… or remember the time the whole family got burgers after the hike? As surely as the unforgettable meals they serve, Lucky’s – “Montecito’s Second Living Room” – is endeared […]
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Evenings offered an inside look at State Street Ballet’s creative process, staged inside the company’s studio at the Gail Towbes Center for Dance. The in-studio setting created an intimate tone with audience members sitting right next to dancers, and wine and hors d’oeuvres getting the evening off to a pirouetting start. The program featured nine […]
Lea másThere were 130 million viewers of Super Bowl LX and a good number of them ended up at retired technology executive Howard Cannon’s Montecito pad to view the game. Guests brought their favorite dips, dishes, and everything in between to complete the spread with Kim Williamson, Denile Cooley, Susanne Jonsson, and Steve Brillhart lending a […]
Lea másIn January, California officially recognized certified massage therapists as “health care providers.” The unanimous vote by the entire state legislature to extend professional status to massage professionals was an overdue acknowledgement that hands-on therapy is, indeed, a healing art. This has been a long time coming, hopefully leading to insurance coverage in the near future. […]
Lea másThe I Love My Library campaign, initiated by Library Support Groups, invites the Santa Barbara and Montecito communities to visibly and collectively show support for its public libraries and library staff. From February 1-14, Valentine-themed collection boxes will be placed at participating local businesses and schools throughout Santa Barbara and Montecito. At each location, pre-printed […]
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