Foodie File
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740Water St. Grill Specializes in Handcrafted Farm-to-Table Cuisine
Local and organic ingredients put focus on lots of greens
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1.0KMaya Mexican Restaurant Crafts Dishes with Original Family Recipes
Owner Ricardo Magana talks about their focus on fresh ingredients
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934Why Westside Butcher Shop El Salchichero Is A Local Fave
Owner Chris LaVeque is a passionate charcuterie artisan
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1.2KShowtime Pizzeria Dishes Up Fresh, Unique Pizza in Aptos
From thin-crust New York-style pizza to deep dish and more
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7811Soquel Favorite Carpo’s Celebrates 40th anniversary
Fresh seafood and classic American favorites keep locals coming through the doors
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1.4KAt 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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1.6KPono Kitchen Brings Authentic Island Cuisine to Santa Cruz
Pono Hawaiian Kitchen & Tap offers traditional poke bowls served four ways
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1.5K1Aptos St. BBQ Does Cali-Style Smoking, Low and Slow
Aptos St. BBQ roasts and smokes all of their own meats
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1.2KAmazon Juices Keeps It Fresh and Friendly in Pleasure Point
Flagship offering is the super-popular acai bowl
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1.4KThe Coastal-Casual Ambiance of Pixie Deli in Aptos
Custom-made breakfast burritos and other dishes highlight local ingredients
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1.3KZameen Takes Its Mediterranean Fusion Cuisine to Watsonville
Co-owner Ed Watson talks about the restaurant’s origins and unique menu
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1.2KHow 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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1.1K1New 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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1.2KHeavenly Roadside Café in Scotts Valley Lets You Get Away from It All
Family business offers a warm, friendly ambiance
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1.4K1Farm-to-Table Menu Complements Craft Beers at Discretion Brewing
Discretion Brewing co-owner shares thoughts on business, beer, and food
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1.1KEast 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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1.1KManuel’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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1.2KIconic 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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1.2KExploring Gumbo, Gator and Cajun Cuisine at Roux Dat
Cajun food offers a melting pot of flavors from around the world
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1.5KThe 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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1.5KNew 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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1.3KHow Downtown Restaurant Chocolate Is Navigating the Pandemic
Chocolate expands outdoor dining areas
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1.4KHow Hindquarter Bar and Grille is Adapting Amid the Pandemic
Side courtyard, renovated patio offers outdoor dining options
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1.5K1The Secret Sauce is Compassion at Veg on the Edge
Akindele Bankole follows his passion of preparing award-winning vegan meals
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3.7KShrine Coffee’s ‘Soul Purpose’ Is Welcoming Everyone
New coffeehouse seeks to create community connections
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2.8KHow Expert S.T. Young Prunes a Fruit Tree
Also: What is the prettiest fruit tree, really?
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2.8KSatisfy Your Sweet Tooth Craving With Burger’s Luther
Skip traditional sesame buns for a donut with this sweet and savory specialty
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3.6KMonster Pot Mixes up the Soup Scene
The Chinese restaurant offers a hot-pot spin on Betty’s Noodle House soups
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3.7KRawake Vegan Expands from Ghee-Like Spreads to Cakes
Vegan Gold isn’t ghee, but it tastes good on popcorn
