Authentic Cuisine
Now this is strudel! I was seated at the dark wood bar of Demel's, arguably the most famed and luxurious coffeehouse in Vienna—where the coffeehouse was invented 300 years ago. From a vast kitchen not 20 paces from where I sat had come this insanely fine creation of...
Assemble This!
Assembly in downtown Santa Cruz continues to amaze me—great service, seasonally savvy menu and this colossal burger! with fries to drool for.
Cabrillo College Farm to Table dinner – Nov. 1
Don't miss the chance to sample the handiwork of new Pino Alto Restaurant Executive Chef Beverlie Terra - yes, the same Terra who masterminded the dining rooms at Chaminade for two decades. Terra and Cabrillo's ace culinary program students will match foods to...
Brunch Pizza….
Pizzeria Avanti has just started a new weekend brunch offering - scrambles, fritattas, poached eggs, even classic French toasyte plus loads of breakfast side orders. It happens Friday through Monday from 9am. Call 425-1807 for details. Pizzeria Avanti is located on...
The Culinary Table @ Sesnon Gallery, today!
The Dinner Parties: Art & Agriculture, is the title of a new collaborative exhibition about to unfold at the Sesnon Gallery, at 5pm today, April 10. The opening reception—replete with gorgeously prepared foods—for this intriguing interweaving of cuisine,...
Eye Candy – Watermelon Radish
1. Go to the farmers market. 2. Check the Happy Boy stand. 3. Grab a big ole radish that's white on the outside, but brilliant pink on the inside. 4. Slice it over some arugula (just like in this picture). 5. Drizzle with garlic-infused olive oil and white balsamic...
Holiday Biscotti for even the Notti
From those busy bakers at Companion Bakeshop comes this super delicious stocking stuffer, a six-pack (as it were) of artisenal biscotti perfumed with orange zest and studded with almonds and cranberries. One lovely package for $4. Better get some extra to consume with...
Main Street Garden Cafe!
This outstanding appetizer salad of organic heirloom tomatoes, and a tumescent pannacotta laced with garden basil was one of many flavor-intensive summer dishes I enjoyed at Main Street Garden & Cafe last week. Our main course— a wood-fired pizza topped with lamb...
Bastille Day – time to celebrate la liberté
And here are two more possibilities among the many ways (see post below re: Storrs) to celebrate our Gallic cousins in their annual Fête Nationale. Consider joining French wine legend Martine Saunier at a pouring of old world beauties, including vacqueyras,...
Bastille Day @ Storrs
Can you say "allons enfants de la patrie?" Well it's time once again to raise a glass to our revolutionary French brethren. On Saturday, July 14th, Storrs Winery will be hosting “La Fête Nationaleâ€, better known as Bastille Day. Featured wines include the 2007...
Stern Cooks the Flavors of Spring
That would be Katherine Stern, who's busy transforming the season into edible orgies of flavor, texture and delight. Last night we sampled an outstanding entree of roast halibut, toasted farro and roasted leeks sauced with a pistachio pesto. A great pasta dish and the...
Le Cigare Volant – debut dinner
Yes there is a new chef, and a new name over at the Bonny Doon Tasting Room. Le Cigare Volant's the name, and Ryan Shelton—formerly of the Michelin two-star restaurant Baumé in Palo Alto—is the chef. Our initial dinner last week gave us plenty to smile about. The...
Herb Workshop @ UCSC Farm – April 1
If you're intrigued by the healing properties of medicinal herbs, don't miss this workshop by herbalist Darren Huckle, founder of Roots of Wellness, this Sunday April 1 from 10am - 1pm. The workshop will focus on cultivating and using herbs for teas and salves that...
Mixed Culinary Metaphors
Maybe it's just me, but it's going to take more than three bright green patio umbrellas and a glut of signage to convince me that Mex-Italian cuisine is a sound idea. When a restaurant, for all the good will in the world, is consistently empty....it might occur to the...
Starz Cupcakes on the Westside
Cupcake freaks (you know who you are) will want to check out the luscious array of cupcakes on offer at Starz' new outlet. It's inside the Yogizmo located at 1717 Mission Street (next to Avanti). Imagine getting to wrap your mouth around cupcakes, made-from-scratch,...
Authentic Cuisine
Now this is strudel! I was seated at the dark wood bar of Demel's, arguably the most famed and luxurious coffeehouse in Vienna—where the coffeehouse was invented 300 years ago. From a vast kitchen not 20 paces from where I sat had come this insanely fine creation of...
Assemble This!
Assembly in downtown Santa Cruz continues to amaze me—great service, seasonally savvy menu and this colossal burger! with fries to drool for.
Cabrillo College Farm to Table dinner – Nov. 1
Don't miss the chance to sample the handiwork of new Pino Alto Restaurant Executive Chef Beverlie Terra - yes, the same Terra who masterminded the dining rooms at Chaminade for two decades. Terra and Cabrillo's ace culinary program students will match foods to...
Brunch Pizza….
Pizzeria Avanti has just started a new weekend brunch offering - scrambles, fritattas, poached eggs, even classic French toasyte plus loads of breakfast side orders. It happens Friday through Monday from 9am. Call 425-1807 for details. Pizzeria Avanti is located on...
The Culinary Table @ Sesnon Gallery, today!
The Dinner Parties: Art & Agriculture, is the title of a new collaborative exhibition about to unfold at the Sesnon Gallery, at 5pm today, April 10. The opening reception—replete with gorgeously prepared foods—for this intriguing interweaving of cuisine,...
Eye Candy – Watermelon Radish
1. Go to the farmers market. 2. Check the Happy Boy stand. 3. Grab a big ole radish that's white on the outside, but brilliant pink on the inside. 4. Slice it over some arugula (just like in this picture). 5. Drizzle with garlic-infused olive oil and white balsamic...
Holiday Biscotti for even the Notti
From those busy bakers at Companion Bakeshop comes this super delicious stocking stuffer, a six-pack (as it were) of artisenal biscotti perfumed with orange zest and studded with almonds and cranberries. One lovely package for $4. Better get some extra to consume with...
Main Street Garden Cafe!
This outstanding appetizer salad of organic heirloom tomatoes, and a tumescent pannacotta laced with garden basil was one of many flavor-intensive summer dishes I enjoyed at Main Street Garden & Cafe last week. Our main course— a wood-fired pizza topped with lamb...
Bastille Day – time to celebrate la liberté
And here are two more possibilities among the many ways (see post below re: Storrs) to celebrate our Gallic cousins in their annual Fête Nationale. Consider joining French wine legend Martine Saunier at a pouring of old world beauties, including vacqueyras,...
Bastille Day @ Storrs
Can you say "allons enfants de la patrie?" Well it's time once again to raise a glass to our revolutionary French brethren. On Saturday, July 14th, Storrs Winery will be hosting “La Fête Nationaleâ€, better known as Bastille Day. Featured wines include the 2007...