Food & Drink
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1.6KRiver Run Vintners Masters the Blend
Boutique winery on the outskirts of Watsonville finds the perfect synergy in its Rogue Blend
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2.9KMother’s Day Flower Pop-up Blooms at Companion Bakeshop
A flower pop-up at Companion, summer suppers, and a national wine magazine takes notice
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1.3KSilver Mountain Vineyards’ 2012 Syrah
A rich and full-flavored Syrah 2012 from the Santa Cruz Mountains
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3.8K1Patricia Davis Shares the Secrets of the Perfect Loaf
Quail Hollow Kitchens founder holds regular sourdough breadmaking workshops
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4.1KPacific Coffee Roasting Company Celebrates 30 years
Dena and Tom Hope look back on the coffee house’s 30 years, and a toast for the late Jim Aschbacher
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3.2KAunt Nettie’s Kitchen and Bakery Celebrates 30 Years of Baking
Longtime coffee shop supplier is one of the area’s little-known gems
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1.0KTom Brooks Winery’s Take on Petite Sirah
Petite Sirah 2013 just gets smoother with age
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2.9KConsistently Delicious Breakfast and Lunch at River Cafe
Cozy vibe, fresh-baked pastries and organic lunch lineup at River Cafe
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4.5KSteeped Coffee Introduces a Simplified Approach to Coffee
Local company revolutionizes the single-serving cup of jo
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2.0KChardonnays from Wrights Station Vineyard & Winery
Oaked and unoaked Chardonnays are a longtime success at Wrights Station Vineyard & Winery
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2.5KStaff of Life Celebrates Almost a Half Century in Business
Staff of Life turns 49, plus Morgan Winery’s newest unoaked Chardonnay
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3.9K1Gluten-free Business In The Breadbox Takes On Edibles
Jenn Ulmer Jenkins’ kitchen hosts several edibles companies, plus her own line, Sweet Blossoms
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1.4KWindy Oaks Rosé 2016 is Perfect for Spring Picnics
Bastide La Combe Rosé is made from 100-percent Grenache in the French Provençal style
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2.5KChef Rebecca Mastoris at Fourth Annual Flower Festival
Held this May at the UCSC Arboretum, the Flower Festival and Feast supports College of Botanical Healing Arts
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1.5KFortino Winery’s Maribella Pairs Perfectly With Luxury
Three expressive grapes add up to one elegant wine
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5.3K2Los Pericos’ Top-of-the-Line Tacos
Where to find some of the best pastor in Santa Cruz
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2.9KBreakfast at the Farmers Market
Summer pop-up series brings in top local chefs
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1.3KSones Cellars’ Syrah 2013
A dynamic, ruby red Syrah 2013 you can dare to pair
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3.3KPainted Cork Melds Social Gathering with Art Instruction
Drinking and painting: together again, in art class!
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2.7KLunch Menu Shines at Cafe Cruz
Lunch at Cafe Cruz, plus James Beard nominations and bar bites at Oswald
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1.9KThomas Fogarty Winery Does Gewurztraminer Right
Gewurztraminer 2015 is a spicy star
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3.9K‘Free the Triple’ IPA Supports Women in the Beer Industry
Brewing industry women release hop-heavy ‘Free the Triple’ IPA in honor of Women’s History Month
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5.4KCelebrating Santa Cruz Women in the Restaurant Industry
For the next 10 days the media spotlight shines on women making history—in the boardrooms, on the streets, and at the stove....
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2.2KA Soquel Vineyards Pinot Wins Gold
Santa Barbara County Pinot Noir 2016 Wins Gold in San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition
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4.3KKarma Khana: The Pop-Up with Good Karma
Pop-up goes beyond typical Indian fare while embracing philanthropy
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2.8KFlavor and Ambience Shine at Bittersweet Bistro Happy Hour
Fine cocktails and a ‘quesadilla of the moment’ at Bittersweet, plus a Winemaker Dinner at Soif
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1.4KAlfaro Family Vineyards’ Well-Balanced Pinot
The bold and hearty Heirloom Clones Estate Pinot Noir 2016
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5.1KBrew Cruz Expands Fleet
Annie Wolff-Pautsch on her new bus and public brewery tours
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3.4KWestside Coffee Keeps the Coastal Caffeine Game Strong
A macchiato worth stopping for, plus an Old World St. Paddy’s Day menu at Aquarius
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4.2KGolden Roots Kitchen’s New Take on Meal Delivery
Melanie Geist on a more exciting, more local take on meal delivery services
