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Santa Cruz Restaurants: The santacruz.com Dining Guide
For the Week ofDecember 31, 2003-January 7, 2004
Cover Story: Nüz of the Weird
Looking back at a truly strange year in local news.
The Southern Patient: Anthony Minghella puts a New Age spin on Civil War romance in 'Cold Mountain.'
Cash and Carry: New CDs spotlight Johnny Cash's extraordinary career.
Paging Your Future Self: If the ancient Babylonians are right, your schedule for 2004 is all booked up.
Should Mold Acquaintance Be Forgot: Ring in the New Year with the Fungus Fair and some exquisite special dinners.