Foodie File
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7161Oyunaa’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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856Casa Nostra’s Authentic Italian Expands to Scotts Valley Location
Restaurant’s name means “our house” in Italian
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954Reef Dog Deli’s Gourmet Sandwiches, Breakfast Comfort Food, and More
Capitola Village sandwich shop honors a local legend
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1.2KCaruso’s Brings Rustic Tuscan Cuisine to Capitola
All their wine is imported from Italy
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1.0K1Zachary’s No-Frills Comfort Food is a Breakfast Favorite
Family-owned downtown spot keeps people coming back
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1.0KNubo Offers Exotic Brews and Barbecue in Pleasure Point
Owner and brewmaster Dan Satterthwaite learned to make beer in Germany’s Black Forest
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945Cheese Shop 831 Guarantees Crunchies on Your Grilled Cheese
Artisan cheese emporium carries diverse international selection
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1.2KLocal Hawaiian Spot Hula’s Island Grill Perseveres
Their mission statement is “everybody who leaves, leaves happy”
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1.2KLiving Room Vibes at Cozy Breakfast and Lunch Spot Avenue Café
Restaurant prides itself on warm and welcoming hospitality
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1.3KHoly Smokes Country Barbeque Creates Divine Flavors in Smoking Style
Their barbeque smoker is set to low and slow
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1.4KWater St. Grill Specializes in Handcrafted Farm-to-Table Cuisine
Local and organic ingredients put focus on lots of greens
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1.5KMaya Mexican Restaurant Crafts Dishes with Original Family Recipes
Owner Ricardo Magana talks about their focus on fresh ingredients
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1.4KWhy Westside Butcher Shop El Salchichero Is A Local Fave
Owner Chris LaVeque is a passionate charcuterie artisan
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1.5KShowtime Pizzeria Dishes Up Fresh, Unique Pizza in Aptos
From thin-crust New York-style pizza to deep dish and more
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9711Soquel Favorite Carpo’s Celebrates 40th anniversary
Fresh seafood and classic American favorites keep locals coming through the doors
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1.7KAt 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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2.2KPono Kitchen Brings Authentic Island Cuisine to Santa Cruz
Pono Hawaiian Kitchen & Tap offers traditional poke bowls served four ways
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1.8K1Aptos St. BBQ Does Cali-Style Smoking, Low and Slow
Aptos St. BBQ roasts and smokes all of their own meats
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1.4KAmazon Juices Keeps It Fresh and Friendly in Pleasure Point
Flagship offering is the super-popular acai bowl
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1.6KThe Coastal-Casual Ambiance of Pixie Deli in Aptos
Custom-made breakfast burritos and other dishes highlight local ingredients
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1.6KZameen Takes Its Mediterranean Fusion Cuisine to Watsonville
Co-owner Ed Watson talks about the restaurant’s origins and unique menu
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1.3KHow 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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1.4K1New 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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1.3KHeavenly Roadside Café in Scotts Valley Lets You Get Away from It All
Family business offers a warm, friendly ambiance
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1.7K1Farm-to-Table Menu Complements Craft Beers at Discretion Brewing
Discretion Brewing co-owner shares thoughts on business, beer, and food
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1.2KEast 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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1.3KManuel’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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1.4KIconic 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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1.4KExploring Gumbo, Gator and Cajun Cuisine at Roux Dat
Cajun food offers a melting pot of flavors from around the world
