We have used Crown Cafe Catering on several occasions, and they are the best! The tri-tip is a hit…read moreevery time! Mikey and Ron and catering staff are great to work with. We are so lucky to have them in our area. I used another caterer from Santa Cruz, and they were extremely expensive and the service was NOT FRIENDLY! We had to use them due to the fact that they were on the venues "list of approved caterers" :((((

This oyster pop up is on the regular rotation at our favorite winery (Beauregard) and we look…read moreforward to visiting when they are there. The oysters are always super fresh, the topping choices are delicious, and the schucking team is friendly and generous.

Perfect every time! Of the few times we have run across the…read moreoysterman we have never been disappointed or bummed. Always quick with friendly conversation while working the knife. This time we cought him at the Capitol Art and Wine Festival. Once again with the freshest of oysters and a good variety of sauces that go with. Not that these sweet ones need anything on them. There great with a glass of Zin. So if you ever need or what to know about what you're eating just ask. Bills got the skinny on all things in Oyster land. Last words...slurp, chew, swallow, repeat.

Oh my gosh, I can't say enough good things about this amazing chef! You can literally taste the…read morelove, intention and care she puts into every bite. The food is always nourishing, clean, healthy, sustainable and incredibly delicious!!! I love how creative and flexible she is with my different dietary restrictions. I could never come up with all the great ideas she has on my own and luckily I don't have to! Her meal delivery and her catered events have all been a smash hit, from vegan to paleo, she's got it down!

Farmgirl catered my wedding last July. We asked for an entirely gluten-free, vegan menu and not…read moreonly did Chef Kimber manage to meet our friends/family's dietary restrictions, but the food was AMAZING. She made a Thai feast that impressed my wife's Thai mom (not an easy thing to do as she is also an incredible cook) and left all of our guests happily satisfied. Even our guests who are adamantly carnivorous loved it. And that's saying something. I can't recommend Chef Kimber more. She's easy to work with, responds promptly to any questions and is a master in the kitchen. Brava!

I really enjoy the sermons every few weeks that i can attend…read more Very open minded and welcoming. I enjoy sitting back quietly and receiving a positive message to try to live my life by.

To the reviewer who obviously has never been to a UU fellowship/church before, you'd be surprised…read morehow well an exploration of all religions can work. We need this kind of cooperation and worldinesz now more than ever in this nationalist-leaning country. I go to this fellowship. It's a beautiful place inside and out. We talk about religions, issues and philosophies from all around the world. The speakers, Reverend Russ and music (piano, solo musicians and choir) do a beautiful job bringing Sundays to life. They have a free meditation group on Tuesdays, a preschool and youth program, a book club, and independent religious study groups. As a secular, I would definitely check it out if you're in town or are looking for an open forum for talk and belief. (Also they have an amazing lunch after each service. This ain't your Sunday box of donuts)

Walt was my instructor at Cabrillo. He taught me how to sing better, for which I am forever…read moregrateful.

We first heard Wally perform at a hotel in San Jose, and we hired Wally's Cocktail Combo…read more(4-players) to play at our wedding reception. We were avid swing dancers, so we really loved Wally's voice and retro style. He played light jazz over dinner and broke out the dance songs later on. Our guests were big fans. I found his manager really easy to work with. We had lots of asks due to the constraints of our wedding site, and she was easy to reach, friendly and professional. They do black tie or white jackets depending on your event style. They have a wide repertoire and can take requests. We loved having the live music!

Nancy is Awsome the best !…read more Great Pricing, hard working makes anything look like 10 star service! she has wonderful ideas and knows her stuff. she is a local Gal and is doing very well for herself! She made my daughter Quinceanera look Beautiful! Very Elegant! Thank you Nancy very much! She does weddings, quinceanera, baby showers Etc. basically any event you will be having!

Nancy was amazing. She helped us with our son's decorations at his Bar Mitzvah and they were…read morebeautiful and she was reasonably priced. In addition, she ended up helping me with my centerpieces that I had, they ended up looking much better. She was also available when I needed her and always had the same demeanor through the event, never seemed bothered by my phone calls or put out when I changed my mind. You will be so happy that you chose Nancy to help you with your upcoming event!

Mary Lou is a one stop shop for all the gear you may need for an event at least as far as the audio…read moreamplification and mixing aspects go. She has decades of experience. Mary Lou helps out with the preproduction and makes sure that you have stuff that you may have forgot to ask for. That may include things like XLR snakes, and audio breakout boxes for the stage. Here's my story: The 50th anniversary pride event downtown had three stages and the stage I was operating was in a location where bands have never been setup before Getting everything up in the open like that had many challenges. It took months of planning and Mary Lou was there for a good portion of that always answering questions and making great suggestions. I love working with independent businesses like Santa Cruz sound and I would certainly rent microphones, speakers, mixing consoles, and power conditioning devices from her next time I am in charge of an out door event.

I had visited Santa Cruz Sound a couple of times and found the prices high, but I'm not savvy…read moreenough to know if there was a significant difference in quality. I prefer a face to face deal when it comes to a significant electronics purchase, so I don't mind paying a LITTLE extra. I meet the owner (Marylou) and give her a copy of my latest DVD to share with her grandkids. I know I may need a little more attention than some of her customers as I'm totally naive when it comes to picking the best pro audio equipment for the job. I'm searching for a battery powered amp that I can use for both busking and school shows. (I need to amplify an iPod and a wireless mic) I research the internet and arrive at a few possibilities, Crate Limo 50w (Rechargeable battery, company was bought out, crappy support, but Magicians love the effects so it's great till you whack the knobs and crack the circuit board), Roland Cubes have effects but small woofer and eats up AA's, then there is the brand Marylou carries, called Traynor (it's a rechargeable too but has no effects). I opt for the Traynor 50w. She tells me that the 15w has much better tone than the 50w. (She has no 50w in stock) I'm thinking "What the hell has tone got to do with wattage?" (First warning sign) I decided to try it with my iPod in the store and it seems loud enough. I have a $500 DPA headset mic with a Sennheiser wireless and I could get within 6 ft. of the speaker before I got feedback. She had several other customers and I didn't push the volume all the way up. (Out of courtesy for the other customers) Her price is $40 above the internet price. She says, "They haven't raised their prices yet, but her wholesale cost had just been raised, so she's sure everybody else will raise their prices too." (Warning #2 This has nothing to do with the fact that I can still get it online for $40 cheaper.) I had a very old Tapco amp that had blown out the left channel and I was told that I could get something much lighter with a warranty for about what I would spend on repairs. (Probably true) She offers me $40 for the amp's road case and "recycles" ? the amp. I buy the 15w Traynor and when I get it home, I get nothing but squealing pig (feedback) when I am in the same room with the amp. I can't possibly get the mic to talk over the iPod music and be anywhere near the amp. I call Marylou and she says she has very good results with Audio-Technica mics, maybe I should try one of those. (Upsell?) I happened to have a producer buddy that had one for sale (used twice, it was about a $600 package for mic and transmitter/receiver). He gave it to me for $200. I got a little more volume out of it, but it still squealed like a pig. I take it all to Maryann, hook it up and ask what I'm doing wrong, she fiddles with the AF and RF of the wireless system and then says, "Maybe you should try this!" (She brings out the Madonna-style headset with a super cardioid mic and everything works great! You could almost stick your head completely in the speaker before it would feedback.) My question is this: This mic is under $100, is this the reason it was never suggested in the first place? Shouldn't the owner (who's also the floor salesperson) of a pro audio store know that I was going to have problems with an omni-directional mic when performing in FRONT of my speaker? At this point I'm totally broke, remember I'm trying to buy busking gear so I could hustle money off the street. She offers me $175 for the mic I just bought, I have to take it. (In hindsight, I think she only suggested the A-T mic thinking I would buy it from her.) I take the money and find a new Sennheiser super cardiod on eBay for $100 it shows up and works great! One problem, now that the squealing pig has left the building and I can actually talk over the music, when everything is mixed well, there's not enough punch to control 200 screaming kids. We're right back at square one. (Remember when I asked for the 50w version?) She said I had the system too long to refund. (this dance lasted about 10 weeks) I was advised to sell it on Craigslist and told that I could get more for it there than she could give me. I told her I put her in a place of trust, that I thought I should be able to draw on her experience as a pro audio shop owner and be guided to the right equipment for the job. She ended up with $200, my amp, road case, and a like new mic (for less than wholesale). I paid $25 to sample the mic, traded in my old amp, did my own R&D, and still got stuck with an insufficient system. I finally lost it and told her, "Look, I spent all this f*#^in' time and money, you end up with all this gear, and I still don't have a system that will do the job!" She said, "All this money? Well, I'm so sorry I've failed you!" When I met her, my gut told me, "I bet this ol' pot-head would say anything to make a sale!" I always pay when I don't listen to my gut!

We've been working with Chef Gauthier weekly for almost two years now, and calling him a "personal…read morechef" honestly doesn't do him justice. He's been an absolute gem to work with. First, the food. It's absolutely delicious! Every single time. The flavors are layered, balanced, and thoughtful without ever feeling heavy or overdone. There's always great variety, and he somehow manages to keep surprising us while still delivering exactly what we love. You can taste the quality of the ingredients immediately... everything is fresh, vibrant, and clearly selected with intention & care. He truly knows how to source the best. What sets Chef Gauthier apart is that this isn't just a job for him. He's deeply passionate about his craft, and it shows in every detail, from menu planning to plating to the way he explains each dish. He brings world class restaurant level execution into your home, yet the experience feels warm and personal, never stiff or transactional. He's also incredibly easy to work with; thoughtful, reliable, flexible, and professional. Beyond that, he's simply an awesome person. Whether it's a relaxed weeknight dinner or something more celebratory, he makes the entire experience seamless. If you're considering any of the services he offers, stop searching. Chef Gauthier is the real deal. We feel incredibly fortunate to work with him and recommend him without reservation.