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October 29, 2025

Casa de Masa

At San Marcos Charquito, traditional favorites are as authentic as it gets north of the border. Lupita’s quesadilla is one headliner; tortas and burritos are also hits, with fish, shrimp and al pastor tacos on handmade tortillas.
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October 22, 2025

Cross Cultural

Jia Tellas Cambodian cuisine includes red curry stew with chicken and veggies, spicy basil chicken stir fry and a traditional deep-fried white fish.
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October 15, 2025

Sweet Feats

At Ashby Confections, flagship chocolate stand-outs include truffles like fresh banana, mocha, roasted hazelnut and award-winning raspberry.
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October 8, 2025

Bon, Vin Vivant!

Vin Vivant wine bar is small and quaint, with vintage art, a plant wall and an ocean view patio providing ample ambiance. The wine selection features 400 labels.
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October 1, 2025

Cafe Society

In the heart of downtown Soquel, The Ugly Mug is inspired by the beatnik cafés of yesteryear, a comfy place to hang out and meet with friends.
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September 24, 2025

Real Deal

At The Real Taco, The oft-complimented quesabirria is the menu’s superstar, dancing with tasty flavors and textures. Baja fish and shrimp tacos are also a hit.
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September 17, 2025

Thriving Range

At Carmona's the menu is classic American with pronounced multicultural influence from Mexican, Italian and Asian cuisines.
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September 10, 2025

Seabright Might

Tramonti highlights baked branzino, mussels in white wine garlic broth and short rib ravioli. Desserts include Italian tiramisu and French chocolate mousse.
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September 3, 2025

Local Catch

Long-standing local favorite La Perla Del Pacifico has been a jewel of the Watsonville dining scene for the last 35 years. Non-seafood options abound as well.
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August 27, 2025

Pizza Prodigy

The Appily Ever After is a culinary collage of honeycrisp apples, applewood-smoked bacon, fresh jalapeño, goat cheese and honey.
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August 20, 2025

A+ Aura

Entrée highlights at Mentone are rotating handmade pastas, wood-fired Neapolitan-style pizzas, roasted chicken and a French-inspired local black cod.
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August 12, 2025

Cold Plunge

At Izzy's Ices downtown, the most popular pick is the multi-flavored Keep the Peace Rainbow. Also look for Pistachio Italiano, Maui Pineapple and Birchmont Blueberry.
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August 6, 2025

Spurred On

At Watsonville's Silver Spur, look for classic favorites like French toast, chicken-fried steak and housemade biscuits with sausage gravy.
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