1008| Oct 08

Letters

There's been a lot of speculation as to why DuVal's Restaurant recently closed its doors in Carmel Valley (Sept. 24). The facts are quite simple: The owner of Los Laureles Lodge and I disagreed on some important points, and it was my choice--and, I think, best for all concerned--to leave.

Home&Garden Introduction

Let's

Pressed For Survival

Watsonville's Papier Mache struggling.

Home&Garden--tic Tac Tile

Tile offers both practical and decorative solutions to remodeling problems and can increase the value of your home.

Backstage

Jazz for Fall--The Indian Summer Jazz shines; Sixpence None the Richer rocks McGarrett's.

Window Seat 10/08/98

Time for Tea

Home&Garden--garden Decor

Rocks, pathways and sculpture can make your landscaping job complete.

Squid Fry

Squid Sees All

Horse Race

Salinas Mayor Alan Styles tries to pass incumbent Peter Frusetta in the 28th Assembly race.

Motherload Tea Room

Tea fanciers have long known that their favorite drink has nothing to do with dangling a little bag into a cup of hot water. Nor is it consumed simply as a means to alleviate thirst. The allure is found in the comfort of the ritual, one that elevates the simple comfort of a steaming cuppa to a level of quiet celebration.