Great soups and salads, but they're really famous for their incredible breads and baked goods. Pa. Ali Baba's, on Craig St., near 5 th , serves up a delicious Syrian repast. The hummus was unusually lemony, and the spinach-lentil soup was outstanding. Chris raved about his fish platter, and we all indulged in baklava servings that were lighter than air. Following the concert, a few of us made it over to the Church Brew Works , a converted Catholic church which now functions as a microbrewery.
Shiny vats ferment away where once stood an altar.
The brown ale I had was excellent, and the pizzas, which come out of the wood-burning stoves every few minutes, were delicious. Pomona, Ca . We had a terrific Greek salad and spanakopita at Eleni's , and managed to leave room for some delectable desserts, made by the owner's mother. Though we've eaten here nearly a dozen times, we feel we've only begun to scratch the surface. Santa Cruz, Ca .