Dining Reviews
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497Oswald’s Lunch is an Afternoon Delight
Hearty lunch entrees and relaxed ambiance make for a marvelous midday
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8302Why Zoccoli’s is Still Santa Cruz’s Favorite Deli
Plus a preview of fall benefit dinner season
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1.6KFestival fever: Mole & Mariachi, Greek Festival converge on Santa Cruz
Plus a screaming wine deal at Shopper’s Corner, and an update an upcoming openings
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802Market Madness as Local Farmers Hit Peak Season
Plus ahi crostini at Oswald, and nectarine buttermilk cake at Iveta
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898Tequila & Taco Music Festival returns to San Lorenzo
Plus several new openings to look forward to in Santa Cruz
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838Windy Oaks Opens New Carmel-by-the-Sea Tasting Room
Plus Malabar promises tapas, and a fire at Manresa ceases operations
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1.0KManuel’s Offers Festive Atmosphere and Consistently Good Mexican
Plus a tribute to Dexter Ahlgren, and a successful Sustain Supper for Homeless Garden Project
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1.4KSurf City Kitchen Brings Fusion Menu to Pour Taproom
Anthony Kresge oversees modern pub menu
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3.0KVinoCruz: Local Libations Meet Well-Crafted Bites
A happier hour at VinoCruz, plus a yogurt so decadent it moonlights as dessert
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1.8KBonny Doon Winery Releases Fizzy Pink Wine in Cans
Randall Grahm makes foray into cans, Staff of Life turns 49, and Route 1 Farm Dinner
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1.6KMother’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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2.5KPacific 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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1.5KConsistently Delicious Breakfast and Lunch at River Cafe
Cozy vibe, fresh-baked pastries and organic lunch lineup at River Cafe
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1.3KStaff 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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1.4KChef 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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1.7KBreakfast at the Farmers Market
Summer pop-up series brings in top local chefs
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1.4KLunch Menu Shines at Cafe Cruz
Lunch at Cafe Cruz, plus James Beard nominations and bar bites at Oswald
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3.7KCelebrating 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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1.7KFlavor 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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2.0KWestside 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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2.4KCat & Cloud’s Chill Eastside Ambiance and Killer Coffee
The story behind Jared Truby and Chris Baca’s Cat & Cloud, plus a ‘snack’ at Bantam
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5.5KSanta Cruz’s Sustainable Seafood Outfit Ocean2Table
Why Ocean2Table is gaining more fans every day, plus a tour of almond croissants
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3.2KOasis Tasting Room & Kitchen Closes, Plus More Culinary Changes
Chris Laveque looks forward to new projects after Oasis dries up
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4.5KChef Katherine Stern Hits New Heights at La Posta
Seabright spot is better than ever, plus closures on the dining scene
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3.3KThad Vogler Brings His Liquor Vision Quest to Santa Cruz
Global spirit chaser celebrates the rare and sublime at Venus Spirits
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2.6KWhere to Dine on Valentine’s Day
These Santa Cruz restaurants are planning special menus
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3.1KNeo-Craftsman Dining Room Stands Out at Persephone
Aptos’ Persephone offers a lovely setting for an ambitious menu
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3.2K1Asian Fusion Cuisine at Malabar is at its Best
Malabar is still a landmark of extraordinary South Indian dining
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2.0KChampagne Pairs With Everything
Plus a culinary reflection on years past and present
