There’s a new sandwich in town.

And it comes with a pickle spear and a Tootsie Pop.

Mission City Sandwich Shop opened this week on Santa Barbara’s Mesa.

The shop is owned by longtime chef Nate Simandle and wife Paige, and they are “Keeping Santa Barbara Country” in the form of their most-popular sandwich by the same name.

“These are not just your standard sandwiches,” Nate Simandle said. “There’s more creativity and high-quality ingredients.”

The Keep Santa Barbara Country comes with barbecue-glazed tri-tip, melted white American cheese, chipotle mayo, homemade escabeche (Mexican-style pickled carrots, chilies, radish and onion) cilantro and shredded cabbage on a butter-toasted hoagie roll. Santa Maria-style salsa comes on the side.

The restaurant is full of fun names of sandwiches, largely cribbed from Nate Simandle’s youth.

There’s the “Uncle Rico,” from “Napoleon Dynamite” fame, which is made with roasted chicken, bacon, Duke’s mayo, jalapeno, barbecue sauce, cilantro, Claussen pickles, shaved red onion, and coleslaw on a hoagie roll.

Then there’s the “I Love You Too, Nordberg,” from “Naked Gun,” which comes with turkey, smoked ham, chipotle remoulade, Swiss cheese, Mission City pickle mix, shaved red onion, iceberg lettuce, honey poppyseed dressing and barbecue kettle chips on sourdough.

You’ll have to use your imagination and your own research to understand the meaning behind the “Strut: Me Want Da Pustrami,” which includes “Steven Seagal Sauce.”

“A lot of the names of our sandwiches are taken from songs and movies of the 1980s and ’90s,” Nate Simandle said, “since we are Gen-Xers and those were the best years.”

The shop is at the former site of Sweetie’s Ice Cream, but the inside has been nicely remodeled with Santa Barbara Mission graphics and vintage photos and posters.

The Simandles are Goleta “Goodland” locals.

“We’ve lived in Santa Barbara County for over 40 years and are so blessed to be able to open our humble little mom-and-pop sandwich shop in such a beautiful, unique and diverse place,” the Simandles said. “Our shop is all about fun, creative and quality sandwiches, as well as a safe and welcoming space with smiles and friendly service.

“Mission City Sandwich Shop is more than an amazing sandwich experience. It’s a place where strangers become neighbors.”

The shop, at 1826 Cliff Drive, Suite A, also offers build-your-own sandwiches, salads and children’s options. It’s open every day from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Judge for Yourself Cafe Closes

Judge for Yourself Cafe, near the government district in downtown Santa Barbara, has served its last pancakes and cheeseburgers.

The restaurant at 1218 Santa Barbara St. closed to start the new year.

“Thank you for all your patronage over three decades. Due to unforeseen circumstances, we will no longer be open. We will miss serving this community. A big thank you for all the love and support. The Judge Crew,” the owners wrote.

The place is available for lease, and the business owners placed their goodbye message, handwritten, in the window.

Faitell Attractions Ends

Faitell Attractions in Santa Barbara has lost its lease and will be closing March 15.

The interior design, vintage, consignment, furniture, art, lighting and windows store at 127 W. Canon Perdido St. is holding a liquidation sale.

The company says it has “one-of-a-kind pieces” and at 70% off.

“Vintage lovers, this is your last chance to score amazing finds at incredible prices,” the company posted on Instagram.

Downtown and Old Town Business District Eliminated

The Santa Barbara City Council voted unanimously this week to dissolve the downtown and Old Town business improvement areas.

The move was largely a formality since the services were duplicative to a new Community Benefit Improvement District that the City Council formed last year.

The previous district, approved in 1989, promoted public events, provided music in public places and promoted tourism-funded activities that benefited businesses downtown.

Businesses downtown approved a CBID last year to generate about $2.2 million annually to go toward cleaner and safer sidewalks, graffiti removal, marketing, administration and reserves.