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1 Picasso, 100 Euros, Montes Now Open, and More News Bytes
By Joanne A Calitri   |   March 31, 2026

A global fundraising initiative is offering a rare opportunity to win an original Pablo Picasso painting while supporting critical Alzheimer’s research. The campaign, “1 Picasso for 100 Euros,” will raffle off Tête de femme (1941), a portrait of Dora Maar valued at more than $1 million. Organized by French philanthropist Péri Cochin, the initiative has […]

Taking Root at Rincon Hill Farm
By Jamie Knee   |   March 10, 2026

There are places where you immediately sense that something important is being built, even before a single dish is served. On a clear Friday afternoon in Carpinteria, I walked the fields of Rincon Hill Farm as lettuces unfurled in jewel-toned rows, avocado trees punctuated the landscape, and pollinators traced quiet patterns through the air. The […]

More on Monte’s
By Joanne A Calitri   |   March 3, 2026

More spoiler alerts on Monte’s Restaurant (1198 Coast Village Road) Montecito! First up – Chloe Lobdell, a Santa Barbara native, is now the Rincon Hill Farm Director, replacing Aiden Ostrowski. Seen making deliveries to the restaurant are local sea urchin merchants, as well as purveyors of tableware and décor. Inside views from peeps include the […]

The Latest Montecito Restaurant Buzz
By Joanne A Calitri   |   February 24, 2026

Hello 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 […]