Dining Reviews
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1.1K1A Bold and Varied Vegetarian Menu at Malabar
Sri Lankan and Asian fusion dishes on Front Street, plus two cheese alternatives that rival the real thing
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905Preview: Santa Cruz Cider Week Kicks Off on July 15
Santa Cruz celebrates craft cider with seven days of apple-themed events
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2.6KKickin Chicken Opens Kitchen at Motiv
Upstairs kitchen at Motiv changes hands, plus two must-go events
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1.4KFive Farmers Market Hacks for Longer-Lasting Produce
From basil to berries, here are some clever tricks to extending the life of summer’s bounty
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2.2KAlex Krause and John Locke to Open Birichino Tasting Room
Birichino will offer an intimate wine tasting experience with an old-world feel
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1.3KDine Al Fresco at Sustain Supper and Avant Garden Party
This weekend’s Sustain Supper benefit, plus a garden party with Jozseph Schultz
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954Odonata Winery Releases a Wine for Alzheimer’s
Odonata Winery releases Remembrance, with proceeds funding a cure for Alzheimer’s
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3.3KAbbott Square Brings Six Restaurants and Two Bars to Downtown
Abbott Square seeks to have a big impact on the dining scene
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1.7KOasis 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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1.6KLunch 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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1.7KBella Villa is an Elegant Date-Night Destination
Authentic Italian and idyllic atmosphere in historic Aptos hotel
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2.2KVerve in Pleasure Point Re-Opens After Remodel
Expanded food menu and more space for the first Verve location
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1.5KMay 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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2.3K1The 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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3.1KEl Palomar, The Most-Loved Taco Bar in Town
The ever-popular El Palomar Taco Bar
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3.3KZameen Brings Mediterranean to Pleasure Point
Plus Verve’s latest gluten-free treat, and a liquor license for Bantam
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1.9KCocktail 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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1.3KUCSC 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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2.3KSpanish Wines a Hit at Shopper’s Corner
Why Spanish wines are the fastest-selling import section at Shopper’s Corner
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4.6KDining at the New Sotola Bar & Grill
Newly opened Sotola Bar & Grill brings farm-to-table concept to Capitola
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1.7KKaito’s Ramen Game is On Point
Ramen and sushi are another reason to visit Pleasure Point’s culinary hub
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3.4KSanta 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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2.5K2Gluten-Free Report, Gayle’s Pastries and Wine of the Week
Find out which gluten-free products passed the toasting test
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2.4KA Festival of Spices at Ambrosia India Bistro in Scotts Valley
Culinary pyrotechnics at new Scotts Valley restaurant
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2.5KLocally 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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2.7KNew 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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4.4KBrad 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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2.3KThai 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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2.4KOswald Cocktails, Best Pumpkin Pie, and Cleaning Out the Fridge
Toasting the new year with fine mixology and a fresh culinary start