Foodie File
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1.1KPono Kitchen Brings Authentic Island Cuisine to Santa Cruz
Pono Hawaiian Kitchen & Tap offers traditional poke bowls served four ways
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1.2K1Aptos St. BBQ Does Cali-Style Smoking, Low and Slow
Aptos St. BBQ roasts and smokes all of their own meats
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1.1KAmazon Juices Keeps It Fresh and Friendly in Pleasure Point
Flagship offering is the super-popular acai bowl
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1.2KThe Coastal-Casual Ambiance of Pixie Deli in Aptos
Custom-made breakfast burritos and other dishes highlight local ingredients
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1.1KZameen Takes Its Mediterranean Fusion Cuisine to Watsonville
Co-owner Ed Watson talks about the restaurant’s origins and unique menu
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1.0KHow 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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1.0K1New 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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1.0KHeavenly Roadside Café in Scotts Valley Lets You Get Away from It All
Family business offers a warm, friendly ambiance
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1.2K1Farm-to-Table Menu Complements Craft Beers at Discretion Brewing
Discretion Brewing co-owner shares thoughts on business, beer, and food
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947East 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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991Manuel’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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1.1KIconic 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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1.1KExploring Gumbo, Gator and Cajun Cuisine at Roux Dat
Cajun food offers a melting pot of flavors from around the world
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1.4KThe 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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1.3KNew 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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1.2KHow Downtown Restaurant Chocolate Is Navigating the Pandemic
Chocolate expands outdoor dining areas
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1.3KHow Hindquarter Bar and Grille is Adapting Amid the Pandemic
Side courtyard, renovated patio offers outdoor dining options
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1.4K1The Secret Sauce is Compassion at Veg on the Edge
Akindele Bankole follows his passion of preparing award-winning vegan meals
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3.6KShrine Coffee’s ‘Soul Purpose’ Is Welcoming Everyone
New coffeehouse seeks to create community connections
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2.7KHow Expert S.T. Young Prunes a Fruit Tree
Also: What is the prettiest fruit tree, really?
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2.7KSatisfy 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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3.4KMonster Pot Mixes up the Soup Scene
The Chinese restaurant offers a hot-pot spin on Betty’s Noodle House soups
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3.5KRawake Vegan Expands from Ghee-Like Spreads to Cakes
Vegan Gold isn’t ghee, but it tastes good on popcorn
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4.7KHole Foods Dreams Up Healthy, Vegan Donuts
Hole Foods Vegan Donuts cuts the butter and deep-frying
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3.4KGrey Bears and the Perks of Giving Away Free Food
What volunteers get out of food distributions for the needy
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4.7KBlack Point Market Pioneers the Beach Bodega
Convenient comfort food with gourmet touches at East Cliff one-stop-shop
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8.1KCentral Coast Creamery’s Cheesy New Abbott Square Outpost
Sheep’s milk ice cream, goat cheese grilled cheese and more
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4.3KLocal Teacher Takes on Industrial Agriculture
Retired teacher-turned-novelist Mary Flodin shines a light on pesticides near schools in her new book, "Fruit of the Devil"
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4.2KSante Adairius Serves Up a Fresh Twist on Pub Fare
Chef Chris Pester on cooking with beer and playing with the seasons
