.Food & Drink

January 27, 2026

Game of Life

A Santa Cruz Warriors game night delivers more than basketball—local food partnerships, community spirit, and a feel-good dining experience.
January 27, 2026

Cranberry & Clove

Demetria Estate’s 2023 Pantheon red delivers a sophisticated yet approachable blend, offering layers of cranberry, clove, and sour cherry in a wine made for both celebrations and quiet evenings.
January 21, 2026

For Shore

Cliffside Coffee occupies a rare locale—a postage-stamp-sized space next to storied Pleasure Point surf break and The Point Market.
January 21, 2026

Arrive and Thrive

Tucked into the historic Brookdale Lodge, Brookdale Diner channels classic midcentury Americana with a menu built on comfort and nostalgia.
January 14, 2026

Come and Get It

From buzzy brunch debuts to airport dining and free tastings, here’s a roundup of the food and drink projects shaping Santa Cruz County in 2026.
January 14, 2026

Cheesy Check

At d20 Pizza, Detroit-style pies meet board games and gastropub flair, creating a welcoming third space for Santa Cruz diners.
January 14, 2026

Exquisite Chard at Stonestreet

The 2022 Stonestreet Estate Chardonnay captures mountain-grown precision and balance, offering citrus blossom, white peach, and signature minerality.
January 6, 2026

Animal Instincts

Bad Animal—part bookstore, part wine bar, part restaurant—returns to in-house bistro cooking with chef Nick Hahn, bringing Parisian bistro flair and Santa Cruz soul to downtown.
January 6, 2026

Downtown Deli-ciousness

Zoccoli’s has been a downtown Santa Cruz institution since 1948, serving old-school Italian deli classics, handmade soups and sandwiches.
December 31, 2025

Level-Up Liquids

Other Brother Beer Co. has debuted its second location in Aptos Village with a strong roster of craft sours, IPAs, lagers and collaborative brews.
December 31, 2025

Family Affair

Imura in Watsonville blends Japanese and Korean cuisines with a deeply personal approach, from fresh sushi and bento boxes to bibimbap and dumpling soup.
December 31, 2025

Strong Finish

“Rich and elegant, Storrs' handcrafted 2021 Zinfandel is filled with vibrant flavors of blackberry, boysenberry and olallieberry.”
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