Posts By Andrew Steingrube
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Food & DrinkLiving Room Vibes at Cozy Breakfast and Lunch Spot Avenue Café
Restaurant prides itself on warm and welcoming hospitality
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Food & DrinkHoly Smokes Country Barbeque Creates Divine Flavors in Smoking Style
Their barbeque smoker is set to low and slow
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Food & DrinkWater St. Grill Specializes in Handcrafted Farm-to-Table Cuisine
Local and organic ingredients put focus on lots of greens
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Food & DrinkMaya Mexican Restaurant Crafts Dishes with Original Family Recipes
Owner Ricardo Magana talks about their focus on fresh ingredients
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Food & DrinkWhy Westside Butcher Shop El Salchichero Is A Local Fave
Owner Chris LaVeque is a passionate charcuterie artisan
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Food & DrinkShowtime Pizzeria Dishes Up Fresh, Unique Pizza in Aptos
From thin-crust New York-style pizza to deep dish and more
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Food & DrinkSoquel Favorite Carpo’s Celebrates 40th anniversary
Fresh seafood and classic American favorites keep locals coming through the doors
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Food & DrinkAt Garden Deli, They Know You By Name—Or By Your Sandwich
Family-run business has made locally renowned sandwiches and salads for almost 50 years
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Food & DrinkPono Kitchen Brings Authentic Island Cuisine to Santa Cruz
Pono Hawaiian Kitchen & Tap offers traditional poke bowls served four ways
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Food & DrinkAptos St. BBQ Does Cali-Style Smoking, Low and Slow
Aptos St. BBQ roasts and smokes all of their own meats
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Food & DrinkAmazon Juices Keeps It Fresh and Friendly in Pleasure Point
Flagship offering is the super-popular acai bowl
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Food & DrinkThe Coastal-Casual Ambiance of Pixie Deli in Aptos
Custom-made breakfast burritos and other dishes highlight local ingredients
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Food & DrinkZameen Takes Its Mediterranean Fusion Cuisine to Watsonville
Co-owner Ed Watson talks about the restaurant’s origins and unique menu
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Food & DrinkHow Pacific Thai Stays at the Forefront of Food Trends
Downtown spot was among first Thai restaurants locally to serve Thai tea with boba
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Food & DrinkNew Wharf Spot Makai Makes Island-Influenced Cuisine and Drinks
Makai owner dishes on barbeque pork sliders, classic tiki drinks, and more
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Food & DrinkHeavenly Roadside Café in Scotts Valley Lets You Get Away from It All
Family business offers a warm, friendly ambiance
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Food & DrinkFarm-to-Table Menu Complements Craft Beers at Discretion Brewing
Discretion Brewing co-owner shares thoughts on business, beer, and food
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Food & DrinkEast Side Eatery’s Eclectic Breakfast Menu and Award-Winning Chili
Pleasure Point spot has racked up awards for both its chili and chowder
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Food & DrinkManuel’s Serves Classic Mexican Food Tied to Family Traditions
Aptos restaurant has dished out family recipes for more than half a century
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Cover StoriesSanta Cruz Restaurant Week: Menu Favorites and Navigating Tough Times
Santa Cruz Restaurant Week participants dish on what menu items they are most excited about
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Food & DrinkIconic Cowboy Bar and Grill Hangs Tough Amid Covid-19 and Fires
Felton mainstay rounds up creative American fare with Southwest flavors
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Food & DrinkExploring Gumbo, Gator and Cajun Cuisine at Roux Dat
Cajun food offers a melting pot of flavors from around the world
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Food & DrinkThe Authentic Greek Approach That Makes Vasili’s a Local Fixture
Fresh ingredients and family recipes help make this Greek restaurant popular
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Food & DrinkNew Beach Hut Deli Serves Up Sandwiches With a Surfside Vibe
Owners wanted to combine their love of good food, sports, and music
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Food & DrinkHow Downtown Restaurant Chocolate Is Navigating the Pandemic
Chocolate expands outdoor dining areas
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CoronavirusLocal Gyms Get Creative to Keep Members Safe and Fit
Gyms turn to outdoor setups, virtual classes, and loaning out equipment to keep members
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Food & DrinkHow Hindquarter Bar and Grille is Adapting Amid the Pandemic
Side courtyard, renovated patio offers outdoor dining options
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CoronavirusCoronavirus Pandemic Brings New Environmental Problems
Pandemic starts a new trash trend locally
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Cover StoriesBest of Santa Cruz County 2020: Shopping & Services
The best boat tour, jewelry, massage school and more
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Cover StoriesBest of Santa Cruz County 2020: Health and Recreation
The best esthetician, medi-spa, personal trainer, and more
