Into the Raffle’s Lobby
The original hotel has been restored and refurbished after serving many varied functions during wars and declining economies. We had dinner in the restored 18th century dining room furnished very formally with Chippendale chairs and enormous original brass chandalier. I’ve never been in a setting where there are small chairs specifically to accommodate ladies’ purses. The head waiter realizing we were from the US/CA let us know that he aspired to work in Santa Barbara!