New Capitola shop Toriman Japanese Market pairs hard-to-find Japanese groceries with ready-to-eat favorites including yakitori, bento, miso soup, rice bowls and slow-simmered sukiyaki.
After a decade in California’s wine industry, Dan Murphy returned home to Columbia Falls, Montana, to launch White Raven Winery and make wines of his own.
Chef Nongluk Ritter brings recipes rooted in her childhood in Thailand to Poon Sup Thai Cuisine, the new Scotts Valley restaurant she owns with husband Myles Ritter.
The Scotts Valley Art, Wine & Beer Festival brings food, drink and a weekend of dog-friendly fun to Skypark, while new Filipino-Italian kitchen Osso adds another flavor to Scotts Valley.
Hidden inside Grady’s Market, Casa Birria serves quesabirria, fish tacos, burgers, asada fries and playful birria creations at neighborhood-friendly prices.
Beer Thirty celebrates 12 years with a Soquel beer festival as its family of local taphouses expands with live music, poolside events and new dining plans.
Brothers Joel and Brayden Estby built 11th Hour Coffee into a Santa Cruz gathering place fueled by creative drinks, housemade food and community connection.
The Monterey Bay Salmon and Trout Project marks 50 years of protecting threatened coho salmon and steelhead with an Aug. 1 anniversary fundraiser in Watsonville.
