A Royal Ball by Montecito Journal

A Royal Ball

Village Beat by Kelly Mahan Herrick

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Kelly has been editor at large for the Journal since 2007, reporting on news in Montecito and beyond. She is also a licensed realtor with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices, and is a member of Montecito and Santa Barbara’s top real estate team, Calcagno & Hamilton.

Little Alex’s Celebrates 30 Years P R I VAT E J E T C H A R T E R FOR BUSINESS OR PLEASURE

Longtime Little Alex’s chefs Amado Santamaria and Chino Santamaria flank owners Dan and Lynette Briner. The Briners are celebrating 30 years in business on May 8.

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ext month marks a special anniversary for Coast Village Road’s longest running restaurant: Little Alex’s in Montecito Country Mart marks 30 years in business on May 8. “We’re still the same as we’ve always been, and that’s why we are around thirty years later,” says Lynette Briner, who owns Little Alex’s with husband, Dan. Still work-

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ing behind the counter most days of the week, Mrs. Briner has been a fixture of the lower village for nearly three decades, and has built strong friendships with multiple generations of customers. The Briners, along with their son, Josh, sat down with us earlier this

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local chocolate creations

STESA’s 11th annual celebration of chocolate & wine …and craft beer!

Saturday, May 4, 2019 • 4-7pm Saint Barbara Greek Orthodox Church 1205 San Antonio Creek Road • Santa Barbara, California 93111

Tickets Available: $75 in advance • $95 at the door Cocktail Attire • Shuttle Service by Easy Lift Transportation