by Christina Waters | Nov 6, 2008 | Food, Home |
And according to co-owner Eric Lau, we’re talkin’ weeks. “The goal was for us to be open on the 15th of this month,” Lau told me today. “We’ve got all the big stuff done. But now it’s just the details — furniture, glassware, that stuff.”
Lau went on the record as determined to re-open the restaurant, at the Corner of Soquel and Front Streets in downtown Santa Cruz, “definitely before the first of the year – and hopefully before the first of December.”
That means that within three weeks or so, fans of chef Damani Thomas‘ supple seasonal cuisine will be able to not only enjoy an Oswald dinner, but a cocktail beforehand, thanks to the restaurant’s full bar. “It’s a great space,” Lau agreed. Eighty seats, and eventually lunch and dinner. And after over a year and a half, Oswald’s fans are mighty hungry.
See you there – soon!
by Christina Waters | Oct 7, 2008 | Food, Home, Travel |
So how was this latest trip to Italy? Here are a few choice images – words to follow.
Mint tagliarelli with fresh porcinis — at La Bussola in Firenze. Quite possibly the finest plate of pasta I’ve ever had.
by Christina Waters | Oct 4, 2008 | Food, Home |
While quaffing a bracing bit of white wine from the French Savoie, I inhaled my new favorite appetizer at Soif. Served in a rustic glazed dish, fat gigande beans were joined by pancetta and those sexy end-of-the-season tomatoes that taste like a Mediterranean smile. Served warm, this dish ($6) was enough for two to enjoy, along with some crisp wine. The more minerals the better. I’m thinking Grüner Veltliner – the wine poised to bump Chardonnay back to the Stone Age.
by Christina Waters | Aug 27, 2008 | Food |
Pomodori Time! The 17th Annual NatureSweet Carmel TomatoFest®, happens once again on Sunday, September 14, 2008,12:30 pm, at the magnificent Quail Lodge Resort in Carmel.Founder/Director of the TomatoFest®, Gary Ibsen, announced that 60 of America’s finest chefs will attend this year’s TomatoFest to offer guests the opportunity to enjoy world-class cuisine featuring heirloom tomatoes in an unpretentious, harvest-celebration atmosphere. Ibsen says, “Our gathering of culinary artists will showcase a range of unforgettable epicurean creations from classical to innovative (more…)
by Christina Waters | Aug 26, 2008 | Food, Home |
Hands-On Sensations: Foodwise, you need to make plans to join mega-food instructor, menu designer and restaurateur Mimi Snowden at one of her upcoming Cooking Classes.
Sept. 18th & 19th- “An Indian Summer,” an end of summer BBQ with succulent bbq lamb.
October 23rd & 24th-“Bountiful Harvest,” celebrate the flavors and aromas of fall.
November13th & 14th-“Entertaining with friends,” new exciting recipes to share with friends and family.
Classes fill up quickly so sign up soon. Mimi’s waiting to see you all again! All classes are held at Mimi’s scenic Corralitos ranch kitchen — for details check the website, or call:(831) 722-4011.
by Christina Waters | Aug 20, 2008 | Food, Home |
The talented Nicci Tripp, whose sophisticated orchestrations of fine, seasonal ingredients helped reinforce Theo’s culinary reputation for the past seven years, has left the Soquel landmark to become General Manager and Executive Chef at Vida, located at 1222 Pacific Avenue in downtown Santa Cruz. According to Vida’s publicist, Tripp has completely revamped the kitchen, and brought in his own staff to help interpret the all-new menu.
Commenting on the changes, Theo’s owner Roger Romano told me (more…)
