Posts By Christina Waters
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Dining ReviewsConsistently Delicious Breakfast and Lunch at River Cafe
Cozy vibe, fresh-baked pastries and organic lunch lineup at River Cafe
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Dining ReviewsStaff of Life Celebrates Almost a Half Century in Business
Staff of Life turns 49, plus Morgan Winery’s newest unoaked Chardonnay
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Dining ReviewsChef Rebecca Mastoris at Fourth Annual Flower Festival
Held this May at the UCSC Arboretum, the Flower Festival and Feast supports College of Botanical Healing Arts
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Dining ReviewsBreakfast at the Farmers Market
Summer pop-up series brings in top local chefs
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A&ELocal Author Leslie Karst Appears at Bookshop Santa Cruz with ‘Death al Fresco’
Karst on her murder mystery series, Italian cooking, and crafting Sally Solari from character traits she has and wishes she had
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Dining ReviewsLunch Menu Shines at Cafe Cruz
Lunch at Cafe Cruz, plus James Beard nominations and bar bites at Oswald
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Dining ReviewsCelebrating Santa Cruz Women in the Restaurant Industry
For the next 10 days the media spotlight shines on women making history—in the boardrooms, on the streets, and at the stove....
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Dining ReviewsFlavor and Ambience Shine at Bittersweet Bistro Happy Hour
Fine cocktails and a ‘quesadilla of the moment’ at Bittersweet, plus a Winemaker Dinner at Soif
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Dining ReviewsWestside Coffee Keeps the Coastal Caffeine Game Strong
A macchiato worth stopping for, plus an Old World St. Paddy’s Day menu at Aquarius
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A&EAuthor Karen Joy Fowler on the Writing Life
Best-selling author of ‘Jane Austen Book Club’ on her youth, writing life and book-in-progress
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Dining ReviewsCat & Cloud’s Chill Eastside Ambiance and Killer Coffee
The story behind Jared Truby and Chris Baca’s Cat & Cloud, plus a ‘snack’ at Bantam
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Dining ReviewsSanta Cruz’s Sustainable Seafood Outfit Ocean2Table
Why Ocean2Table is gaining more fans every day, plus a tour of almond croissants
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Dining ReviewsOasis Tasting Room & Kitchen Closes, Plus More Culinary Changes
Chris Laveque looks forward to new projects after Oasis dries up
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Dining ReviewsChef Katherine Stern Hits New Heights at La Posta
Seabright spot is better than ever, plus closures on the dining scene
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Dining ReviewsThad Vogler Brings His Liquor Vision Quest to Santa Cruz
Global spirit chaser celebrates the rare and sublime at Venus Spirits
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A&ERalph Joachim Finds Truth in the Shapes of Art
Santa Cruz painter has made his mark with bold, colorful abstractions
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Dining ReviewsWhere to Dine on Valentine’s Day
These Santa Cruz restaurants are planning special menus
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Dining ReviewsNeo-Craftsman Dining Room Stands Out at Persephone
Aptos’ Persephone offers a lovely setting for an ambitious menu
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Dining ReviewsAsian Fusion Cuisine at Malabar is at its Best
Malabar is still a landmark of extraordinary South Indian dining
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A&ESanta Cruz Chamber Players Present ‘Czech, Please’
The Santa Cruz Chamber Players takes on Czech composers in Aptos
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Dining ReviewsChampagne Pairs With Everything
Plus a culinary reflection on years past and present
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Dining ReviewsFrom Cocktails to Dessert, the Best Dining in 2017
This year’s standout culinary moments from Santa Cruz and beyond
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A&EKate Nolan of Many Hands Gallery on Making Jewelry
Local jewelry maker and gallery owner has long history in Santa Cruz
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Dining ReviewsTwo Local Wines For the Holiday Table
Distinguished local wines from Birichino and Alfaro, plus housemade bread at Soif and a winning appetizer at Oswald
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Dining ReviewsLooking Back on Gabriella Cafe’s 25 Years in Santa Cruz
Gabriella Cafe turns 25, plus a celebration for Live Earth’s Farm Discovery Program
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Dining ReviewsCompanion Bakeshop Gears Up for Season of Sweets
Companion Bakeshop gears up for the sweetest season, plus Muns wines featured at Home Restaurant
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Dining ReviewsBirichino Tasting Room Opens on Church Street
Plus gorgeous heart-shaped persimmons ready for the picking in Santa Cruz
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Dining ReviewsCocktails at Assembly, Plus Stagnaro Bros. Turns 80
Mixology game is strong enough for dinner at Assembly, plus Stagnaro Bros. turns 80
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Dining ReviewsRistorante Avanti Celebrates 30 Years
Plus the New Cocktail, a vintage with legs, and an update on the Octagon
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A&ESanta Cruz County Youth Symphony Prepares for Fall Concert
With fewer music programs in schools, SCCYS is an exception to the rule
