Ayoma Wilen felt humbled to be named one of the Best Chefs of 2013 from Best Chefs America. Wilen, the owner of Pearl of the Ocean on Water Street, also beams when she talks about being on the cover of Santa Cruz Weekly’s dining guide.
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Dancing on the Fringe
After a recent rehearsal at the Pacific Arts Complex on Soquel Avenue, several members of the Santa Cruz dance company Flex sit on the ground in a circle.
Review: Beck at Rio Theatre
After two decades of being in the public eye, it’s easy to think that Beck is out of surprises. But at his Sunday show at the Rio Theatre in Santa Cruz, he got to really let loose.
Review: Beck at Rio Theatre
After two decades of being in the public eye, it’s easy to think that Beck is out of surprises. But at his Sunday show at the Rio Theatre in Santa Cruz, he got to really let loose.
5 Things to Do in Santa Cruz This Weekend
David Sedaris, gamelan and clownfish are all among our top picks for things to do this weekend.
Who’s at the Santa Cruz Blues Festival?
Is there a band that more clearly defines classic rock than the Steve Miller Band? Well, the Eagles maybe, but that’s it.
Foodie File: Steve Elb
Chef Steve Elb has been coming to work in the same place for 29 years.
Sharon Jones: Classic, But Not Retro
Most people got their first taste of Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings in 2005, right around the release of their second album, Naturally.
Foodie File: Masood Madani
Masood Madani named his biggest burger after himself. The rest he named after towns in the San Lorenzo Valley.
Internet Cat Video Film Fest: A Purr-eview
When my editor told me I had a full page to fill with my musings on Santa Cruz’s first annual Internet Cat Video Festival, the first thing I did was wet my pants. Just kidding—I’m litter box potty trained, duh!
