Rose Fever
Orin Martin knows roses. Big time. Martin is the manager of UCSC's Alan Chadwick Garden, and he's been growing astonishing heirloom roses in Santa Cruz for decades. Author of A Rose Primer: An Organic Approach to Rose Selection and Care, Orin Martin will share his...
Bistro Al Mar
Here's a tasty idea that Westside gourmet grazers can get behind. It's the new Bistro Al Mar, the fresh new re-incarnation of the corner cafe in the Almar shopping area (Almar, off Mission). Gone is the ambidextrous noodle shop, and in is a tapas-intensive...
Viva Vintners!
Think of them as wines that re-invigorate the whole idea of the world's second oldest profession. Now that I have your attention, I owe it to all of you who call yourselves wine-drinkers to remind you about the next opportunity to tour, sample and schmooze with...
Something Tasteless, Just for Fun
This charming piece of urban apochrypha comes from an anonymous source, by way of Santa Cruz native Donna Blakemore. La Donna, currently Vice President for Development at San Francisco State University, should know better. (The views contained in this press release do...
Gabriella Does Burgers!
Lunch at Gabriella with Gayle Ortiz — of Gayle's Bakery & Rosticceria — satisfied my on-going cravings for loads of local gossip, plus fresh, seasonal culinartistry by chef/earth goddess Rebecca King. How was I to know that I'd find the best burger I've had in a...
Inside the Flame
A book of sensory adventure: The rituals, passions and discoveries of an engaged life.