by Christina Waters | Dec 31, 2008 | Home |
Big, bold, loaded with expressionistic energy, the paintings of Arthur Osver are currently on exhibit at Winfield Gallery in Carmel. Janus Red – 80†x 54†(shown here) and The Return, 67†x 52†(see below) are two prime examples of this painter’s mastery of gesture and color. More of Osver’s lavish oil paintings are on view at Winfield Gallery. Time for a visit to Carmel.
Winfield Gallery is located in central Carmel on Dolores between Ocean and 7th. 831/624-3369
by Christina Waters | Dec 29, 2008 | Art |
Arthur Osver’s The Return – on exhibit at Winfield Gallery.
by Christina Waters | Dec 22, 2008 | Holidays |
Here are a few suggestions.
1) A bottle of fine wine will please anyone with tastebuds. Try something local and premium from Vinocruz, or something French and luxurious from Soif. Comb the aisles of Shoppers. A great gift.
2) Give an exhilirating experience to someone special – a cruise on the Chardonnay II sailing ship. If you hurry (think of that guy on TV who’s always selling weird stuff), you can buy a gift
certificate for one of the many weekend sails on this lovely vessel. Sunset cruises on the Monterey Bay, or a Sushi Sunday, whale watching, there are many packages. Until December 31, the price is $49.50 per person, plus tax – which includes beverages and light appetizers. Buy three gift certificates and get the 4th one FREE! Call 831/423-1213, or check the website.
3) Tickets to the Nickelodeon Theater.
4) A gift certificate for $100 to a favorite restaurant. You know the ones I mean.
by Christina Waters | Dec 20, 2008 | Home |
Over at Capitola Book Cafe it’s a whole new world of cafe culture consciousness. Of course you knew about the lovely pastries and serious espresso drinks, perfect to linger with over the London Financial Times.
But now the lunch and light dinner menu has expanded. And there’s artisanel beer and a nice listing of wines by the glass. Charming staffers aim to please, and everything is tasty!
Here’s the deal: Capitola Book Cafe, still located at 1475 41st Ave. in Capitola (831)462-4415, is open during the holidays with these special offers:
8-10am – 2 for 1 espresso drinks to go
10am-1pm – soup, salad & half sand for $6
6-8pm – free small cheese and fruit plate with purchase of two wine or beer drinks.
And the whole place is open Mon-Sat 8am-10pm (yes, ten at night!), until 8pm on Sunday. I love it!
by Christina Waters | Dec 11, 2008 | Home, Travel |
Nope. Not Jean Genet. It’s restaurateur Paul Cocking (Gabriella Cafe) eating his way through Paris last month, one eponymous restaurant at a time. Blown away by what he tasted, Cocking and his traveling companion Jeannine Bonstelle sampled freely along the Left Bank, the Right Bank and everything in between.
The Ile St-Louis provided this gorgeous dish at a place called Mon Vieil Ami, 69 rue St-Louis-en-l’Ile, 4th. Culinary researcher Bonstelle found the place in Clothilde’s Edible Adventures in Paris. 
The bistro showcases the cooking of Alsace’s Antoine Westermann – including this gossamer salad of lightly steamed vegetables in broth.
