Food & Drink
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274Storrs Winery’s 2017 Pinot Noir is a ‘Killer’ Halloween Choice
Plus, Bargetto Winery’s Regan Vineyards is an up-and-comer from the Santa Cruz Mountains
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340Johnny’s Harborside Rocks Fresh Seafood Enhanced by Worldly Flavor Profiles
Executive chef Nichole Robbins worked as a therapist before turning her attention to food
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272Barceloneta Celebrates Two Years as a Santa Cruz Tapestry of Tapas
Jon Silver’s documentary ‘Foodie for the People’ premieres at the Del Mar Theatre
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553Santa Cruz Mountain Vineyard’s 2019 Petite Sirah Goes Deep with Flavor
Plus, Paso Robles’ Allegretto Vineyard Resort is an ideal weekend getaway
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4951Oswald Immerses the Fine Dining Experience in a Sea of Casual Vibes
Owner/chef Damani Thomas’ popular fried chicken dish comes from his grandmother’s recipe
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475Santa Cruz Restaurant Owners and Staff Dish About Dining Out During the Pandemic
Chaos, struggle and perseverance have defined restaurant operations over the last 18+ months
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617Beauregard Vineyards’ Lost Weekend Old Vine Field Blend 2020 Represents Survival
Vines that the CZU Lightning Complex fire had surrounded were used to make Lost Weekend
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556Jalisco has Become a Watsonville Staple, Serving Up Homemade Mexican Classics
For nearly 40 years, Jalisco owner Stella Roma has delivered quality and comfort to diners
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642Venus Spirits Cocktails & Kitchen Flies High with Taste and Service
This year, the Homeless Garden Project is partnering with Growing the Table
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1.0KBottle Jack Winery Proves that Tasty Malbec Doesn’t Always Come From Argentina
Plus, the annual Gourmet Grazing on the Green fundraiser and two Sicilian rosé wines
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949Soquel’s Sunrise Café Offers Good Eats and Good Tunes
Popular breakfast and lunch fare pairs nicely with side of jazz
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966Innovative Cocktails and Fresh Seafood Fuel Capitola’s Paradise Beach Grille
More Michelin kudos for David Kinch and Aptos Village’s Mentone
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1.0KSilver Mountain Vineyards’ Oscar’s Wild Red 2012 Pays Homage to a Beloved Canine
Oscar’s Wild Red is a Merlot-dominant Bordeaux-style blend with a peppery tang
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1.1KThe Tyrolean Inn has Served Authentic Bavarian Cuisine in the Santa Cruz Mountains for 45 years
The Ben Lomond restaurant brings diners a slice of traditional German culture in traditional garb
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946From Sea to Sky Farm Squashes to Holey Roller Bagels, the Season is Bountiful for Local Farmers Markets
Plus, the Mountain Parks Foundation Lobster Feed and Katherine Stern’s Bad Animal is Back
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1.1KIt’s Always Summer with Stockwell Cellars’ Pinot Grigio Orange 2018
Like most Pinot Grigios, Stockwell’s pairs perfectly with meats and cheeses
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1.1KThe Point Kitchen and Bar Serves Up Heaping Portions of Versatility
When co-owner/head chef Erasmo “Lamo'' García took over the steakhouse, he added Latin-inspired flavors
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1.1KTaste and Learn from Home with La Posta’s Home Italian Wine Series
Plus, Santa Cruz indie coffee fave Lulu Carpenter’s opens new locale and more Michelin honors for Mentone and Alderwood
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1.2KIntegrity Prides Itself on Being an Immersive Experience, Not Just a Bottle of Wine
Nectarine, green apple and yellow peach highlight Integrity's 2019 Santa Lucia Highlands Riesling’s bright flavor profile
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1.1KAkira Constantly Attracts Dedicated Customers with Sushi that Bursts with Bold, Deep Flavors
Akira’s Silence of the Yams is a hearty veggie roll topped with avocado, shoestring yams, spicy miso and habanero sauce
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1.2KVim Dining and Desserts’ Craft Cocktail Renaissance
Plus, Gizdich Ranch to Pizzeria Delfina, Los Gatos’ Locale curates tasty local options for home delivery
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1.2KPelican Ranch’s Rosé of Zinfandel Showcases Expertly Grown Grapes
Blossom’s is part coffeehouse, part cornucopia of locally-sourced produce and homemade goods
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1.2K1Seabreeze Café’s Hearty Dishes Have Satisfied Seabright Diners for 25 Years
Scratch-made cinnamon rolls and fresh, piping hot coffee are Seabreeze staples
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1.1KTime to Shine’s Farm Discovery Gala; Gorgeous Cocktails in Two Parts
Farm Discovery offers families an education in farming through fun, immersive activities
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1.1K2019 Arroyo Seco Sauvignon Blanc Keeps Summer Alive
Pacific Catch’s ‘Endless Summer’ menu includes mouth-watering ceviche tacos
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1.2KBruno’s Bar and Grill Keeps Scotts Valley Bellies Happy
Feisty Tots, a Bruno’s original, is loaded with honey mustard pulled pork and bourbon bacon jam
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1.5KBantam Reopens; Michelin Recognizes a Pair of Santa Cruz County Restaurants
Alderwood and Mentone selected to appear in the coveted 2021 Michelin Guide
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1.3KArmitage Pairs Crisp Chard with its Up-and-Coming Live Music Venue
North Mississippi Allstars to perform intimate show at Armitage’s Scotts Valley vineyard
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1.3KPenny Ice Creamery’s Scratch-Made Ice Cream is Next-Level
Plans for a fourth Santa Cruz County location are underway in Scotts Valley
