Look out Panda Express. There’s some competition in town.

Chop Chinese Food UCSB has opened in Isla Vista, and it’s the kind of place every college community needs.

Egg rolls. Orange chicken. Rice. Pork. Shrimp. All of it in big helpings that you serve yourself. The restaurant’s motto: “How high can you fill?”

In fact, part of the place’s appeal is encouraging customers to stack their bowls as high as they can. Veggie bowls are $2.99, and meat bowls start at $4.99.

The restaurant, at 966 Embarcadero Del Mar, Unit C, serves dine-in and delivery.

“Dear students at UCSB, we invite you to try our fresh and delicious food. Fill your bowl to your heart’s content, and enjoy the same price!” according to an Instagram post.

Radius Group Taps Jay Peet

Radius Commercial Real Estate has hired veteran brokerage owner Jay Peet to lead the company’s expansion into the north Santa Barbara County and San Luis Obispo regions, according to a news release.

Peet has an extensive record in the San Luis Obispo market and “deep-rooted expertise” spanning three decades.

“The strategic move north amplifies Radius’ already extensive reach with offices in Santa Barbara, Ventura and the Santa Ynez Valley,” according to a news release. “It further stamps Radius’ unmatched reputation as the longtime go-to brokerage for local, regional and national access to the Central Coast’s premier commercial assets.”

“We’re always looking to add strength at all levels of operations to ensure our clients have every advantage,” Radius partner Gene Deering said. “It’s uncommon to find someone with Jay’s leadership and depth of knowledge across every facet of real estate.”

Radius also has hired Sierra Falso as a retail and development specialist. He has 35 years of experience, including 15 years exclusively in commercial real estate. Falso will focus efforts in northern Santa Barbara County.

More Public Market Openings

Fresco was reborn Tuesday at the Santa Barbara Public Market.

According to its Instagram page, Lily’s Donuts & Pops has been popping up at the Public Market recently. It plans to eventually open a permanent spot at the market.

“The Tastebud Time Machine Is Coming Soon,” the post states.

Seoulmate Kitchen is also “coming soon,” according to a banner at the back of the market.

Hotel Bed Tax Up for Year

The City of Santa Barbara collected $3.2 million in transient occupancy taxes during May and $31.8 million through May. The city’s fiscal year ended June 30, and bed tax revenues are not available yet for June.

Of the total, $28.1 million came from hotels and $3.7 million from short-term rentals. Year to date, total TOT revenues are coming in 2% above budget, according to a news release.

For additional current and historical financial data, visit the city’s Budget & Reporting website.

Belmond El Encanto Being Sold

The ritzy Belmond El Encanto is being sold, according to SitelineSB.

The post states that the 92-room hotel in Santa Barbara confirmed that a sale is in the works in an email to suppliers.