New York: Tales of the City
Yes, it was snowy in Manhattan last week! Beautiful, crisp and COLD. But that didn't stop me from devouring all the food and art the law would allow. Central Park, as you can see (that's the Dakota, where John Lennon lived, in the background) looked gorgeous. I drove...
Oscars, My Way
Who can resist making Oscar predictions? Not me - so here goes. In a word - Babel, Babel, Babel. I like this intricate love song to trans-cultural existentialism to win Best Picture. Babel should also take Best Director, but given the collective guilt the Academy...
Squeeze Box
Erin V. Sotak: Squeeze - A cunning and curious installation dealing with pomegranates — lots of them — fills the Sesnon Gallery up at Porter College, now through March 17, 2007. Open Tues - Sat, noon to 5pm, the Sesnon continues to offer sensory-cerebral treats...
To Eat or Not to Eat . . .
Quickies: Sitar, at 1133 Pacific Avenue in downtown Santa Cruz, is flashy and it's open. Malabar ditto, fresh and sparkling in its new Front Street location. I'll let you know what I think in a week or two. . . Hula's is still a good place for high-performance theme...
Center Street Gives Good Grill
Looks like there is life after India Joze after all. The spacious Center Street Grill makes a terrific design statement. Already attracting a lunch and dinner following, this spot packs even bigger visual punch at night — when the glowing ochre and terra cotta walls...
Inside the Flame
A book of sensory adventure: The rituals, passions and discoveries of an engaged life.