Sunstone Wine Lounge, now open at 1294 Coast Village Road, offers locals the opportunity to enjoy the winery’s experience without the drive to its Santa Ynez estate. The lounge is open to both the public and wine club members seven days a week, with both walk-ins and reservations welcome. The space features Sunstone’s classic wines, […]
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 […]
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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 […]
Fashionistas will be stoked that there is a fabulous Free People clothing store in Montecito. The brand, a very familiar landmark on State Street, has upped its game for our town. The store, located at 40 Los Patos Way, is basically in a farmhouse, which matches the brand well. The Montecito store held its opening […]
Tommy Bahama, Chaps, Ralph Lauren, Coach, A/X Armani Exchange, Ralph Lauren Footwear – Homer Montecito founder Terry Pillow has been around the block. More recently, the gentleman has rediscovered what the block is for. “Yeah, we sit outside,” Terry sings in his unhurried, melodious accent. The man’s southern purr is a rocks glass of barrel-aged […]
Montecito Bank & Trust, founded by Michael Towbes, Jerry Parent, and John O’Keefe, began in two trailers on Coast Village Road. Earlier this year the bank celebrated its 50th anniversary of being in business. Towbes’ personal philosophy of service to the community informed the bank’s corporate culture from the moment of launch. That legacy is […]
If you’ve been following The Society Edit and Local News Bytes, you’ve been anticipating the opening of New York-based lifestyle brand Veronica Beard at 1269 Coast Village Road. It’s likely on your way to Lucky’s you’ve stopped by this iconic brand’s newest brick and mortar store, which opened a few weeks ago. We reached out to […]
Bar Lou, the French-Mediterranean restaurant on Coast Village Road, is set to close. Opened by restaurateur Warner Ebbink and Chef Brandon Boudet, the restaurant replaced Oliver’s and featured a redesigned dining room and a menu built around shareable dishes and local ingredients. Popular items included the Steak au Poivre, Halibut Almondine, and Sea Urchin Spaghetti. […]
This week’s column brings news from Shane Brown, founder of The Well Summerland on Lillie Avenue (2019); The Well Montecito, with its two locations at 1080 Coast Village Road and 1505 East Valley Road (2025); and Big Daddy’s Antiques in Culver City (est. 1996). Cutting his teeth in the antiques biz at flea markets and […]
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Richie’s Barber Shop has won first place for the eleventh consecutive year in a row as the Best Barbershop in Santa Barbara according to public voting in the annual Santa Barbara Independent’s poll! We are definitely Montecito proud on this remarkable but not necessarily surprising win – an award so richly deserved and rooted in […]
Known for its commitment to quality over quantity, it’s no surprise that women’s luxury clothing brand Brochu Walker should take the same thoughtful approach to its retail presence. With just four locations – Carmel-by-the-Sea, California; Westport, Connecticut; Southampton, New York; and Atlanta, Georgia – the brand’s minimalist footprint is entirely by design. When approached with […]
Many of our most inspiring origin stories begin with a guy frantically trying to get out of L.A. This is one of those. “My dad and his best friend were doing life transition,” Garret Gustason neatly summarizes. This is an article about a company called The Furniture Gallery by Mattress Mike, which is the mature […]
For the small but mighty team at Riskin Partners Estate Group, a luxury sector of Village Properties, success depends not on sales but on their clients’ happiness. If a home isn’t the right fit, the Riskin Partners team prioritizes finding the perfect match rather than pushing the sale. “It’s funny because it’s called a salesperson […]
Christmas came early for area law enforcement agencies who received Mission Darkness Faraday bags, tents, and lockers that block radio waves, including cell phone signals. Westmont alumnus Ryan Judy (‘08), MOS Equipment founder, hosted the second annual giveaway luncheon December 11th for dozens of members of the Ventura County District Attorney’s Office, Santa Barbara County […]
