Foodie File
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4791Oswald 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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547Jalisco 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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939Soquel’s Sunrise Café Offers Good Eats and Good Tunes
Popular breakfast and lunch fare pairs nicely with side of jazz
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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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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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1.1KAkira 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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1.2K1Seabreeze 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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1.2KBruno’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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1.3KPenny Ice Creamery’s Scratch-Made Ice Cream is Next-Level
Plans for a fourth Santa Cruz County location are underway in Scotts Valley
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1.5KWindmill Cafe Offers Home Cooking on the Eastside
Owner Mary Apra cooks, bakes, grows many of her own ingredients
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1.7KDonut Station Has a Hole Thing Going On
Distinctive donuts in Capitola
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1.6KSugo is a Local Take on Euro-Style Pasta Bar
Santa Cruz spot emphasizes simple and traditional flavors
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1.4KEl Jardin Has Mole and More in Midtown
Family recipes make for a distinctive menu of Mexican cuisine
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1.3KWhy Cliff Café is a Breakfast Favorite in Pleasure Point
Cozy spot has been a neighborhood fixture for decades
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1.7KRed Apple Café Delivers Quality, Service and Hospitality
The Aptos gem has served multiple generations since 1988
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1.7KLittle Tampico is a Local Tradition in Downtown Soquel
Founded more than 50 years ago, Mid-County fixture offers authentic Mexican cuisine in a creekside setting
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1.4KHome 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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2.6KWooden 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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1.6KWhy Charlie Hong Kong is Santa Cruz’s Street-Food King
Midtown favorite combines cheap-eat prices with quality ingredients
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1.5K1Sid’s Smokehouse Offers Family-Friendly Sports Bar Vibe
Sid's is much more than a barbecue spot
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1.4KWylder Space Offers a Unique Felton Dining Experience
Seasonally rotating menu features hyper-local ingredients
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1.3KSϋda Serves Cali Fusion with Lively and Edgy Vibes
Neighborhood bar focuses on upscale, clean and flavorful offerings
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1.5K1How Aloha Island Grille Brings the Aloha Spirit to Santa Cruz
Grille uses local suppliers to fuel quality, consistency
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1.6K1Oyunaa’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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1.5KCasa Nostra’s Authentic Italian Expands to Scotts Valley Location
Restaurant’s name means “our house” in Italian
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1.9KReef Dog Deli’s Gourmet Sandwiches, Breakfast Comfort Food, and More
Capitola Village sandwich shop honors a local legend
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1.7KCaruso’s Brings Rustic Tuscan Cuisine to Capitola
All their wine is imported from Italy
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1.3K1Zachary’s No-Frills Comfort Food is a Breakfast Favorite
Family-owned downtown spot keeps people coming back
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1.4KNubo Offers Exotic Brews and Barbecue in Pleasure Point
Owner and brewmaster Dan Satterthwaite learned to make beer in Germany’s Black Forest
