3 rums infused with pineapple and vanilla topped with tropical juices and Foslings Black Seal rum. $8
Hula’s Island Grill, Santa Cruz CA
I love the beautiful colors in this cocktail. They make you think of vacations and beaches. I’ve had plenty of frou frou cocktails in my life (hehe), and some of them miss the mark. This hurricane did not disappoint – it was delicious!
Red and green Fuschia flowers (Onagraceae), The Mystery Spot.
Flaky rock fish dipped in delicate tempura batter and fried in rice oil, served with fries and tartar sauce. $12.50
Barbara’s Fishtrap, Half Moon Bay CA
The fish had great flavor but they were a little soggy. The fries, on the other hand, were perfectly fried and served piping hot!
Andrews clintonia (Clintonia andrewsiana, Liliaceae), Purisima Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve.
Flash fried, lemon chips and basil. $13
Solaire Restaurant + Bar, Santa Cruz CA
These were SO disgusting and I’m annoyed that a restaurant kitchen would actually send these out. The calamari was way overcooked to the point of being hard and super dry. They tasted like they were freezer burned before being fried; they definitely didn’t taste like they were made from fresh squid. This dish was overpriced for such poor quality. LAME!
Car covered in Mystery Spot bumper stickers.
Vittle Monster 