Food & Drink
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190Home Provides Ambiance and Eclectic Dining in Soquel
Launched by chef and owner Brad Briske, Home features local seasonal ingredients and head-to-tail butchery.
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182The Interesting History of Birichino’s 2019 Chardonnay Santa Cruz Mountains Grapes
Birichino is having a moment, as the winery’s varietals explore ever-more-satisfying creative territory.
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511Healthy Grapes, Less Regulations Spell Good News for Local Wineries
After a year of ups and downs, things are looking good for wineries in the Pajaro Valley, according to two long-standing wineries
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772Gilroy’s Martin Ranch Winery is Only Getting Better
Owners Thérèse and Dan Martin have been in the biz for 25 years
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1.2KWooden Nickel Bar and Grill Spans Generations
The locals gathering spot is described as a melting pot for the city of Watsonville.
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671After a Long Wait, Mentone Delivers on Every Level
The sleek and modern Aptos eatery is a hit.
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1.3K1Former Tech Engineer Launches New Food Venture, Mala’s Spices
A search for a new career brought Bapcha Murty back to his childhood.
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942Ryan Alfaro Carries On Family Tradition With Farm Cottage Wines
2019 Trout Gulch Vineyard Pinot Noir is a delicious mouthful
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764Why Charlie Hong Kong is Santa Cruz’s Street-Food King
Midtown favorite combines cheap-eat prices with quality ingredients
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812Santa Cruz Restaurant Scene Returns as Barceloneta Bounces Back
Why we love tapas and Taco Tuesday
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929Equinox Wines’ Celebration-Worthy Reserve Cuvée Ultra Brut 2016
This beautiful Reserve Cuvée is aged for 32 months
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9381Sid’s Smokehouse Offers Family-Friendly Sports Bar Vibe
Sid's is much more than a barbecue spot
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895Westside Dining Spot Copal Evokes Mezcal Dreams
Copal delivers the goods visually
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1.2KThe Penny Ice Creamery Joins The Hangar Project in Scotts Valley
Growing ice cream chain offers homemade, small-batch approach
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1.2KAlfaro Family Vineyards & Winery’s Bright Rosé of Pinot Noir
Plus, the Taste of Terroir dinner series returns
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1.0KWylder Space Offers a Unique Felton Dining Experience
Seasonally rotating menu features hyper-local ingredients
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1.1KMentone Opens Indoor Dining; Katherine Stern’s Food Comes to Ser
Mentone ending its Little Beach patio to focus on indoor dining
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1.6KThe Pizza Series Summer Pop-Ups Dish Out Artisanal Pies
Pizza pop-ups set for Fridays in Midtown
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1.2KPleasant Valley Farms Wins Best of Show at Olive Oil Competition
Pleasant Valley Farms olive oil has won numerous awards
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1.0KBeauregard Vineyards’ Superb, Rich Pinot Noir 2017
The 2017 Coast Grade Vineyard Pinot Noir is a ruby-red mouthful
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987Sϋda Serves Cali Fusion with Lively and Edgy Vibes
Neighborhood bar focuses on upscale, clean and flavorful offerings
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997Dining Leaders Reflect on Silver Linings from a Turbulent Year
From outdoor dining options to simplifying and revitalizing, dining industry is resilient
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1.2KFortino Winery’s Full-Bodied Zinfandel 2016 Perfect for Pairings
This Zinfandel is currently on sale
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1.1K1How Aloha Island Grille Brings the Aloha Spirit to Santa Cruz
Grille uses local suppliers to fuel quality, consistency
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1.0KWorld-Champion Santa Cruz Pizza Thrower Reflects on Career
Justin Wadstein holds 13 world titles in pizza throwing
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1.1KSones Cellars’ Dry and Hearty Rosé of Tannat 2018
Plus, check out this winery's refillable wine bottle program
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1.2K1Oyunaa’s Specializes in Mongolian Cuisine and Inviting Ambiance
Chef and owner Oyunaa Sophie moved to Santa Cruz from Mongolia in 2005
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1.1KReturning to Downtown’s Most Charming Dining Room: Gabriella Cafe
Gabriella Cafe makes lunches that are gorgeous and abundant
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1.4KHumble Sea Mountain Tavern Coming to Former Cremer House in Felton
Humble Sea Mountain Tavern slated to open mid-summer
