Elixir of Love @ UCSC – June 3-6
Yes, the opera by Donizetti — sung by skilled young stars of the UCSC Opera program. I saw the dress rehearsal last night and was blown away by the gorgeous voices, polished stage direction (thanks to Brian Staufenbiel) and sheer charm of this Italian meringue of an...
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Over at Gabriella, owner Paul Cocking has already scored a new chef — Kynan Campisi— formerly of Michael Mina in San Francisco. "He's energetic, organized and intelligent," says Cocking of his latest chef. "All the things you want." Can't wait to sample the new...
Vintner’s Fest – June 12-13
21st Annual Santa Cruz Mountains Winegrowers Association Vintners' Festival Think of it as a lively, scenic opportunity to taste rare premium wines from area wineries along with tasty finger foods from local chefs. The 21st annual event is spread over two weekends....
Miriam Hitchcock @ Carl Cherry Center
A visit to Carmel is always a good idea. Make sure you drive down by June 13, so you can catch the gorgeous exhibit of new large-scale multimedia work by Miriam Hitchcock at the Carl Cherry Center. Her new show, wittily entitled Suburban Tempest, shows Hitchcock...
Hunter Hill Pinot
A lovely wine, this 2007 Hunter Hill pinot noir from the Santa Cruz Mountains. We tried it last night with Alaskan King salmon, polenta and braised kale. The wine opened quickly into a dynamic mix of plums, cloves and licorice. And it just kept coming. For my...
Inside the Flame
A book of sensory adventure: The rituals, passions and discoveries of an engaged life.