| Time for Ice Cream |
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| Written by Josie Cowden |
| Monday, 01 June 2009 00:00 |
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Now we’re getting into summer, it’s time for ice cream. I love the new Swirl on Pacific Avenue in Santa Cruz. It’s in the spot that was the now-closed Cereality – a store that sold just cereal – a concept which never really took off. At Swirl you can simply serve yourself whatever amount of frozen yogurt you like – and then pay accordingly. What a splendid idea! Then there’s Froyo (stands for FRozen YOgurt), Cold Stone Creamery, and Marini’s – all on Pacific Avenue – YoGizmo in Scotts Valley, and Yogurt Delight on Mission Street. •••
ASANA Tea Pleasures & Earth Treasures Chris Howe, the very talented chef whose creations at the old Café La Vie always impressed me, is now at Asana – a specialty teas place, which opened several months ago downtown. Imaginative and innovative, Howe has created a delectable menu to go with the tasty tea being served in this sweet little tea shop-cum-eatery. Asana, 103 Lincoln St., Santa Cruz. Tel. 425-TEAS (8327). www.Asanateas.com. •••
Santa Cruz Wharf The Santa Cruz Municipal Wharf is a really wonderful place to visit in summer. It’s a great spot to be anytime of the year, but there’s nothing like a summer’s night on the wharf. I met up with a friend at Vino Prima for a wine tasting on a very warm evening. As the sun was setting we got a bit hungry. No problem. Vino Prima has the menus of Olitas Bar & Grille and Carniglia’s Restaurant – right next door. Either of these restaurants will deliver food to enjoy with your wine. Vino Prima wine bar specializes in boutique wines by the glass, bottle or flight – and comes with a view par excellence. Vino Prima, 55-B Municipal Wharf, Santa Cruz. 426-0750. http://vinoprima.biz/. •••
Corralitos Wine Trail I was out wine tasting in May on the Corralitos Wine Trail. Four wineries participate in this event – Alfaro Family Vineyards, Nicholson Vineyards, Pleasant Valley Vineyards and Windy Oaks Estate Vineyard and Winery. It has now become so popular that another Corralitos Wine Trail event will take place in September. Get your tickets when they go on sale as the event usually sells out. Info: corralitoswinetrail.com. •••
Hollins House A splendid event was put on by the Hollins House recently – to which I was invited – showcasing the venue and restaurant. An amazing assortment of food was laid out for the guests, not to mention an excellent selection of desserts and wine. Set on the historic Pasatiempo Golf Course, this really is a gorgeous venue to hold a special party or wedding – and I happened to attend a wedding there just a couple of weeks later. It was a perfect day – a beautiful bride and groom, superb food, good service, and a dramatic view of the sparkling ocean below. Hollins House, 20 Clubhouse Road, Santa Cruz. Tel: 459-9184. pasatiempo.com. The Hollins House restaurant is open Tuesday through Saturday from 4-9 p.m. For reservations call: 459-9177. •••
I was sad to see Theo’s Restaurant go out of business in April. It was always one of my favorites.Theo’s Restaurant •••
Food should always be brought up to the mouth. One’s head should not go down toward the plate to shovel in food. The right amount of food should be placed on one’s fork to pop into one’s mouth.Dining Etiquette •••
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