Dining Reviews
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733Oasis Tasting Room & Kitchen and Matambre Open on River Street
Uncommon Brewers and el Salchichero partner in a new brewpub and public eatery
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887Lunch at Buttercup Cakes and Pintos and Pinots in Watsonville
The 'Misfit' case at Buttercup Cakes, a flan to write home about, and a few must-stops in South County
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1.0KBella Villa is an Elegant Date-Night Destination
Authentic Italian and idyllic atmosphere in historic Aptos hotel
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1.5KVerve in Pleasure Point Re-Opens After Remodel
Expanded food menu and more space for the first Verve location
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837May Fool Day Menu at Au Midi
Playful prix fixe at Au Midi, plus a Double Gold for Soquel Vineyards and May Sala Soirees
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1.8K1The Kitchen at the Octagon To Open Late Summer
What’s holding up the Kitchen at the Octagon, plus Ambrosia does tandoori right
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2.6KEl Palomar, The Most-Loved Taco Bar in Town
The ever-popular El Palomar Taco Bar
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2.9KZameen Brings Mediterranean to Pleasure Point
Plus Verve’s latest gluten-free treat, and a liquor license for Bantam
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1.5KCocktail Hour at Hotel Paradox’s Solaire Restaurant
Delicious happy hour cocktails and bites, plus a food truck pop-up and new brewery
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1.0KUCSC Farm & Garden Celebrates 50 Years
Master Gardener Orin Martin hosts workshop at Chadwick Garden, plus Farmers Markets gear up for season
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2.0KSpanish Wines a Hit at Shopper’s Corner
Why Spanish wines are the fastest-selling import section at Shopper’s Corner
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4.2KDining at the New Sotola Bar & Grill
Newly opened Sotola Bar & Grill brings farm-to-table concept to Capitola
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1.4KKaito’s Ramen Game is On Point
Ramen and sushi are another reason to visit Pleasure Point’s culinary hub
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3.1KSanta Cruz Food Lounge Turns Two
Food Lounge thriving as a kitchen incubator and community hub, plus Sala Soiree update and Cafe Ella turns 10
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2.2K2Gluten-Free Report, Gayle’s Pastries and Wine of the Week
Find out which gluten-free products passed the toasting test
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2.1KA Festival of Spices at Ambrosia India Bistro in Scotts Valley
Culinary pyrotechnics at new Scotts Valley restaurant
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2.2KLocally Foraged Mushrooms at Ristorante Avanti
Fungi season transforms local menus, while a Proper Claret from Bonny Doon Vineyard warms winter nights
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2.4KNew Kitchen Table Dinner Party Series and Tea of the Week
New enterprise ‘Sala Soirée’ kicks off series of dinner parties in local homes, plus a tea of the week
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3.9KBrad Briske’s New Restaurant Home in Soquel A Major Hit
The returning chef's new restaurant lives up to the hype
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2.0KThai on the Westside at Sabieng, Winning Pastry, and Pantry Staples
Consistently spectacular Thai dishes at Sabieng, plus pantry staples for the new year
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2.1KOswald Cocktails, Best Pumpkin Pie, and Cleaning Out the Fridge
Toasting the new year with fine mixology and a fresh culinary start
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2.8K2The Best Bites of 2016
Food writer Christina Waters names her favorite culinary discoveries of the year
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1.8KHoliday Cookie Roundup, Plus a Wine and Dessert of the Week
Baking inspiration for the holiday season, plus a food-friendly wine from Bargetto
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2.6KGarden Variety Cheese at Local Markets
Shopper’s Corner asks community to share their memories, sheep’s milk yogurt from local chef
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2.7KNew Chef For Assembly
Jessica Yarr becomes new executive chef at Assembly, and John Locke leaves Soif for Birichino Wines
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2.4KPlanning the Menu for Holiday Parties
Holiday menus with the help of Whole Foods, Owl’s Brew cocktails and a tamale cooking class
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1.7KLocal Ingredients are Something to Celebrate
Local tips for this year’s holiday spread
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2.5KA West End Burger to Die For
West End Tap & Kitchen’s burger game is strong, plus fall flavors from Mission Hill
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3.1KWhere to Buy Organic, Local and Heirloom Turkeys
Planning a local Thanksgiving, plus a menu preview for Diana Kennedy’s dinner at Soif