Big Basin Scores Again
Winemaker Bradley Brown continues to capture the attention of influential Wine Spectator tasters. His 2007 Odeon Santa Cruz Mountains Syrah/Cab blend won a 93 ranking by WS (see the current May 2010 issue). And his 2007 Santa Cruz Mountains Mandala Syrah took a 91. I...
Back to the Garden!
Gardening Workshop on April 25: Home gardeners listen up! Get some fresh ideas at a Spring Gardening Workshop on Sunday, April 25 from 10 am to 1 pm at the UCSC Farm.UCSC's Alan Chadwick Garden manager Orin Martin and gardening instructor Trish Hildinger will lead...
New Carniglia’s
Girls of the golden west gathered last week for lunch on the wharf. Not only did the weather cooperate for an outing with my mom and aunts — Boulder Creek girls all — but we found ourselves joined for a schmoozefest by surfer/philanthropist George Ow Jr (George...
Soif on the half-shell
Oyster scene @ Soif - We checked it out last Monday, and especially loved the kumomotos and the sensuous, briny kusshis - accompanied by a light, crisp and lively Muscadet, 2008 Domaine de la Pepiere from the Loire Valley. Yes, the ultra-fresh oysters - served with a...
Davenport Gallery
Through April 30 catch the vibrant coastal landscapes on exhibition at the new Davenport Gallery. Works by Ray Ginghofer, Peter Loftus (shown here), Brian Rounds, Frank Galuszka and Claire Thorson help to create technical expressionist synergy. The rich colorwork of...
Inside the Flame
A book of sensory adventure: The rituals, passions and discoveries of an engaged life.