Food & Drink
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225Kaito’s Koji Gotu Talks Noodles
The Japanese restaurant’s name loosely translates to ‘ocean lover’
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323The Local Mount Eden Vineyards Wine That Was Served at Royal Wedding
Plus a Pork & Pint party at Home restaurant, and foraged mushrooms from Ocean2Table
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931Santa Cruz Poke is a Healthy Destination in Capitola Village
With Hawaiian leanings and a small eco footprint, Santa Cruz Poke is a must-try
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212Bottle Jack Cellars’ Fiercest Bottles
Syrah-Grenache 2014 is a fierce, unique wine of the Santa Cruz Mountains appellation.
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648New Leaf’s Deli and Juice Bar Save Lunch in a Pinch
Plus Pour Taproom Turns 2, and a gluten-free product of the week
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784Kathryn Kennedy Winery’s Expertly Crafted Wines
Sauvignon Blanc 2016 is a bright and crisp summertime staple
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792Meet the Couple Behind Tiny House Chocolate
Why less is more in California’s bean-to-bar movement
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594Bottle Jack Winery Maintains Momentum, Plus Bargetto’s La Vita Release
John Ritchey of Bottle Jack Winery is winning top honors for his big reds
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356Point Market’s Cali Burrito On Pointe
A heavenly, harty combination that includes seasoned French fries
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200Allegretto Vineyards’ Rosé of Tannat
Rosé of Tannat 2016 features notes of anise, cinnamon and red cherries
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899Mahalo Mondays at Hula’s Benefit Local Causes
Plus pop-up Farmers Market breakfasts are selling like hotcakes, and half-bottles of Le Cigare Volant
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631Westside’s Stockwell Cellars Offers Nearly 20 Wines
Stockwell Cellars’ Chardonnay 2016 is a bright, flinty unoaked wine
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616Food Not Bombs Celebrates 38 Years
Keith McHenry on how he fuels his volunteer-run outfit to feed the homeless
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1.7KVinoCruz: Local Libations Meet Well-Crafted Bites
A happier hour at VinoCruz, plus a yogurt so decadent it moonlights as dessert
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690A Visit to Mesa Del Sol Winery
Award-winning wines and bucolic accommodations on the Arroyo Seco River
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1.2K2An Ode to Day’s Market’s Wow Wow Tuna
As Day’s Market prepares to change hands, the future of the Wow Wow Tuna sando is in question
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1.1KBonny 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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610River Run Vintners Masters the Blend
Boutique winery on the outskirts of Watsonville finds the perfect synergy in its Rogue Blend
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1.1KMother’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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378Silver Mountain Vineyards’ 2012 Syrah
A rich and full-flavored Syrah 2012 from the Santa Cruz Mountains
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1.2KPatricia Davis Shares the Secrets of the Perfect Loaf
Quail Hollow Kitchens founder holds regular sourdough breadmaking workshops
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2.0KPacific 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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766Aunt 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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337Tom Brooks Winery’s Take on Petite Sirah
Petite Sirah 2013 just gets smoother with age
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965Consistently Delicious Breakfast and Lunch at River Cafe
Cozy vibe, fresh-baked pastries and organic lunch lineup at River Cafe
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999Steeped Coffee Introduces a Simplified Approach to Coffee
Local company revolutionizes the single-serving cup of jo
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788Chardonnays from Wrights Station Vineyard & Winery
Oaked and unoaked Chardonnays are a longtime success at Wrights Station Vineyard & Winery
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930Staff 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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1.3K1Gluten-free Business In The Breadbox Takes On Edibles
Jenn Ulmer Jenkins’ kitchen hosts several edibles companies, plus her own line, Sweet Blossoms
