Foodie File
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648Sugo is a Local Take on Euro-Style Pasta Bar
Santa Cruz spot emphasizes simple and traditional flavors
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825El Jardin Has Mole and More in Midtown
Family recipes make for a distinctive menu of Mexican cuisine
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860Why Cliff Café is a Breakfast Favorite in Pleasure Point
Cozy spot has been a neighborhood fixture for decades
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1.1KRed Apple Café Delivers Quality, Service and Hospitality
The Aptos gem has served multiple generations since 1988
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1.2KLittle 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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1.1KHome 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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1.9KWooden 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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1.2KWhy Charlie Hong Kong is Santa Cruz’s Street-Food King
Midtown favorite combines cheap-eat prices with quality ingredients
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1.2K1Sid’s Smokehouse Offers Family-Friendly Sports Bar Vibe
Sid's is much more than a barbecue spot
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1.2KWylder Space Offers a Unique Felton Dining Experience
Seasonally rotating menu features hyper-local ingredients
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1.1KSϋda Serves Cali Fusion with Lively and Edgy Vibes
Neighborhood bar focuses on upscale, clean and flavorful offerings
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1.2K1How Aloha Island Grille Brings the Aloha Spirit to Santa Cruz
Grille uses local suppliers to fuel quality, consistency
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1.3K1Oyunaa’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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1.3KCasa Nostra’s Authentic Italian Expands to Scotts Valley Location
Restaurant’s name means “our house” in Italian
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1.4KReef Dog Deli’s Gourmet Sandwiches, Breakfast Comfort Food, and More
Capitola Village sandwich shop honors a local legend
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1.4KCaruso’s Brings Rustic Tuscan Cuisine to Capitola
All their wine is imported from Italy
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1.2K1Zachary’s No-Frills Comfort Food is a Breakfast Favorite
Family-owned downtown spot keeps people coming back
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1.2KNubo 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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1.1KCheese Shop 831 Guarantees Crunchies on Your Grilled Cheese
Artisan cheese emporium carries diverse international selection
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1.4KLocal Hawaiian Spot Hula’s Island Grill Perseveres
Their mission statement is “everybody who leaves, leaves happy”
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1.3KLiving Room Vibes at Cozy Breakfast and Lunch Spot Avenue Café
Restaurant prides itself on warm and welcoming hospitality
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1.5KHoly Smokes Country Barbeque Creates Divine Flavors in Smoking Style
Their barbeque smoker is set to low and slow
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1.5KWater St. Grill Specializes in Handcrafted Farm-to-Table Cuisine
Local and organic ingredients put focus on lots of greens
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1.7KMaya Mexican Restaurant Crafts Dishes with Original Family Recipes
Owner Ricardo Magana talks about their focus on fresh ingredients
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1.6KWhy Westside Butcher Shop El Salchichero Is A Local Fave
Owner Chris LaVeque is a passionate charcuterie artisan
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1.7KShowtime Pizzeria Dishes Up Fresh, Unique Pizza in Aptos
From thin-crust New York-style pizza to deep dish and more
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1.1K1Soquel Favorite Carpo’s Celebrates 40th anniversary
Fresh seafood and classic American favorites keep locals coming through the doors
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1.9KAt 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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2.6KPono Kitchen Brings Authentic Island Cuisine to Santa Cruz
Pono Hawaiian Kitchen & Tap offers traditional poke bowls served four ways
