Posts By Christina Waters
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Dining ReviewsStaff of Life Celebrates 50 Years
An OG organic grocer's big birthday, plus some kickin' chicken
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Dining ReviewsAlderwood Elevates New American
A steakhouse that doesn't skimp on dessert—or vegetables
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Dining ReviewsInside Coffeetopia’s Indie Coffee Expansion
Revisiting a local favorite for a caffeine fix, plus UCSC's top chefs
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A&EActors’ Theatre Explores Transgender Identity in ‘Looking for Normal’
A later-in-life identity struggle plays out on local stage
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Dining ReviewsNew-School Snap Taco Takes Over Old Assembly Space
The team behind Penny Ice Creamery and Assembly turns to tacos
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Dining ReviewsNew Leaf, Cat & Cloud Ready Aptos Village Outposts
Organic grocer’s newest local store sets May 1 opening date
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Dining ReviewsBistro One Twelve: The Little Café That Could
Art-inspired eatery offers a fresh take on bistro fare
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Dining ReviewsDream Inn Debuts Surf-Chic Dining at Jack O’Neill Restaurant
Rebrand brings new sense of place and purpose
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A&E‘Disposable Man:’ Author Michael Levitin’s Updated Male Manifesto
Berkeley journalist captures a #MeToo-era reckoning for young men with high hopes.
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Dining ReviewsSoquel’s Pretty Good Advice Off To Pretty Great Start
Casual vibe, quality ingredients at Michelin-winning chef’s new local outpost
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A&EAuthor Carolyn Burke Revives Famous Art Foursome
Local author’s latest book reveals relationships that shaped Georgia O’Keeffe, 20th-century art
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Dining ReviewsSpring Feasts From India Joze to Jack O’Neill Restaurant
A Persian New Year celebration, ‘Murder from Scratch’ and a Dream Inn dining makeover
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Dining ReviewsSoif, UCSC Bring Climate Debate to Dinner Plates
Ocean2Table headlines first installment of new sustainable food series
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Dining ReviewsA Burger Week Taste Test
Our dining critic’s Santa Cruz standbys
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Dining ReviewsVinocruz 2.0, Plus A Successor to Assembly
A local wine standby focuses on food and a former fine dining restaurant turns to tacos
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A&EIn ‘Red Velvet,’ Politics of Race Take Center Stage
Jewel Theatre brings Shakespearean rivalry to the Black Lives Matter era
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Dining ReviewsTabby Cat Cafe Keeps Quirky Coffee Alive
Downtown Santa Cruz’s former Cafe Bene gets new life
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A&ESister Brothers Brings Folk Classics to Santa Cruz
Tight-knit trio will play r.blitzer Gallery on Feb. 9.
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Dining ReviewsPasta Mike’s Turns 30
A Q&A with Mike Ruymen, purveyor of pasta, pesto and other Italian delights
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Dining ReviewsSanta Cruz’s New Alderwood is a Carnivore’s Dream
Downtown “coastal steakhouse” serves up oysters, prime cuts and bold flavors
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A&EAuthor Micah Perks on ‘True Love’
Sex, love and Santa Cruz secrets abound in new book
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Cover StoriesNew Music Trailblazer Terry Riley Gets Santa Cruz Concert
New Music Works will cover ’60s classics from musician who paved the way for Philip Glass, Brian Eno
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Dining ReviewsCat & Cloud Fuels Downtown Laptop Crowd
Cat Cloud Companion offers bountiful creative workspace
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Dining ReviewsPrimal Santa Cruz Serves Up Hearty, Healthy Food
Is this new Westside spot the future of dining?
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A&EPaul Skenazy Goes Time Traveling
Author and former UCSC professor’s new book digs into the Gold Rush
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Dining ReviewsBig 2019 Openings on Santa Cruz Food Scene
Long-anticipated Alderwood set to begin seating; Companion Bakeshop settles into Aptos
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Dining ReviewsBurgers to Thai, Santa Cruz’s Best Meals of 2018
A righteous lamb burger, a gorgeous green curry and more
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Dining ReviewsSoif’s New Chef Serves Up Hearty Winter Menu
Tom McNary revels in root veggies and meaty entrees
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Dining ReviewsThe Poetry of Santa Cruz Mountains Wine
Reading by Jake Young highlights the lyric qualities of the local terroir
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A&EHidden Valley String Orchestra Plans Central Coast Shows
Northern California ensemble sets date for Santa Cruz show.
