Tag archives: James Rosenfield

Retail and Hospitality Updates
By Joanne A Calitri   |   August 11, 2026

This is a second installment of my retail and hospitality offerings in Montecito and our constantly upscaling neighbor, Carpinteria. Just in from Friday, July 31, I have an official statement from James Rosenfield, owner of the Montecito Country Mart on the car crash into Toy Crazy that happened on July 28. Rosenfield, “We’re so glad […]

We Saved the Montecito Country Mart Post Office!
By Joanne A Calitri   |   April 21, 2026

Less than a month after reporting that signatures were needed for a petition to the USPS to not close our much-loved little post office outlet at the Montecito Country Mart (MCM) – we have good tidings! In the words of Legally Blonde’sElle Woods, “WE DID IT!” The MCM Post Office will remain open for business, […]

Montecito Country Mart Shops Aid L.A. Fire Evacuees and First Responders 
By Joanne A Calitri   |   January 28, 2025

Huge shoutouts to The Montecito Country Mart shops and restaurants for their immediate, dedicated, and generous aid for the evacuees and first responders to the L.A. Fires in toto.  MCM owner James S. Rosenfield shares, “Our hearts go out to L.A. and everyone impacted by the devastating fires. Please know that we send our love […]

Montecito Country Mart Changes
By Kelly Mahan Herrick   |   April 11, 2023

Montecito Natural Foods in Montecito Country Mart will vacate its long-held space by the end of June, after being given notice that its lease is not up for renewal. The shop, dedicated to offering health food products, vitamins, beauty products, and more, has been in business nearly 60 years, with the most recent owners, Gabe […]

Caffe Luxxe at Montecito Country Mart
By Kelly Mahan Herrick   |   June 6, 2019

Last month marked the opening of Caffe Luxxe, Montecito’s newest coffee shop located in Montecito Country Mart. Last week we had the opportunity to sit down with co-founder Mark Wain, who, along with his business partner Gary Chau, started the Los Angeles-based chain of artisan coffee shops in 2006.  Wain and Chau met in business […]