Earlier this year, head chef and general manager Jamie West was replaced by a major national restaurant company, though its name had not yet been released. “It’s a reputable company, and the concept of the revised restaurant will remain the same,” we’re told. Peabody’s was a Montecito staple for 34 years before closing in May 2012; the new moniker is owner McCaw’s middle name. In Montecito Country Mart, a local Santa Barbara entrepreneur is pleased to have her new product, Messy Mutt Wipes, carried at pet store George. Liz Baker, a Laguna Blanca alum, created an all-natural wipe suitable for use on pets, and in a small container that attaches to a leash. “It’s really great to see the product on local shelves,” she told us. Baker was living in Washington, D.C., with her French bulldog, Bogart, when she noticed she was continually carrying around a napkin or tissue because Bogart would inevitably step in something or do something that would require a wipe-down. “I would also want something to wipe off my own hands when a big slobbery dog would come up to me and try to get me to throw a ball for them at the park,” Baker said. “I thought for sure there must be wipes that attach to your leash. I searched all over for them and could not find any, so I made my own.” The all-natural wipes have a short list of ingredients that includes deionized water, aloe vera, lanolin, vitamin E, and glycerin. They do not contain alcohol or fragrance, which can be irritating to dogs. The 26-pack of wipes, contained in a small dispenser, easily attach to a leash handle. All the George pet stores in California carry the wipes, and they are also available online.
The wipes were recently given in gift bags for participants in the Rally 4 Kids, a local fundraiser to benefit the United Boys & Girls Clubs of SB County, of which was sponsored in part by the Journal. Baker is also donating 10 percent of the proceeds of the wipes to Puppies Behind Bars, an organization which has inmates train service dogs for wounded vets and law enforcement. For more information, visit www. messmuttwipes.com. Lastly, Starbucks on Coast Village Road has applied for a permit to sell beer and wine after 4 pm. The move is part of a pilot program the company is rolling out in select locations, called Starbucks Evenings, which the company hopes will entice early-morning customers to return to the store in the evening to enjoy a glass of wine or beer, and a limited menu of appetizers and small bites. The concept is in the works in major metropolitan cities around the country, with more than 30 pending alcohol permits in California. It’s unclear when the program will be officially launched.
Wedding Stories Wanted
Here at the MJ offices, we are putting together the Summer/Fall edition of our glossy magazine. Once again, we will be featuring several Montecito weddings, and are currently seeking brides and grooms who would like to share their stories and photos with us. The weddings can be recent or have taken place in the distant (or not-sodistant) past; our hope is to simply showcase some beautiful stories and pictures of matrimony in Montecito. If you are interested in sharing, email kelly@montecitojournal.net or call the office at (805) 565-1860. •MJ
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