Conversation with the Chef

Thursday, May 8th, 2008

Another book recommendation, this one from Chris Avila, the chef at Soif and La Posta in Santa Cruz.J and I were ensconced in our favorite table at La Posta, right between the front window and the bar, and Chris was polishing wine glasses while we polished off a platter of potato gnocchi with duck ragu.
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A Venetian Supper [with Mental Margin Notes]

Monday, November 26th, 2007

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Back in August I posted about my affection for La Posta restaurant in Santa Cruz, particularly the 4-course Sunday dinners, served family-style. The menu is fixed — no choices; no substitutions. I never call [...]

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