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.Dining Reviews
January 6, 2026

Animal Instincts

Bad Animal—part bookstore, part wine bar, part restaurant—returns to in-house bistro cooking with chef Nick Hahn, bringing Parisian bistro flair and Santa Cruz soul to downtown.
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.Foodie File
January 6, 2026

Downtown Deli-ciousness

Zoccoli’s has been a downtown Santa Cruz institution since 1948, serving old-school Italian deli classics, handmade soups and sandwiches.
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.Dining Reviews
December 31, 2025

Level-Up Liquids

Other Brother Beer Co. has debuted its second location in Aptos Village with a strong roster of craft sours, IPAs, lagers and collaborative brews.
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.Foodie File
December 31, 2025

Family Affair

Imura in Watsonville blends Japanese and Korean cuisines with a deeply personal approach, from fresh sushi and bento boxes to bibimbap and dumpling soup.
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.Vine & Dine
December 31, 2025

Strong Finish

“Rich and elegant, Storrs' handcrafted 2021 Zinfandel is filled with vibrant flavors of blackberry, boysenberry and olallieberry.”
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.Dining Reviews
December 23, 2025

Franchise Player

The Breakfast Club at Midtown, a buzz-worthy hit since its line-out-the-door debut in San Jose, is coming to Santa Cruz Downtown in 2026.
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.Foodie File
December 23, 2025

Sunflower Soul

The mobile pop-up Girasol Pizza is bringing authentic Chicago tavern-style thin-crust pizzas and Italian beef sandwiches to Santa Cruz.
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.Vine & Dine
December 17, 2025

Chard Times

At Uncork Corralitos, Ferrari Ranch’s 2022 Estate Chardonnay surprised even the skeptics, offering structure, minerality, and bright fruit from sustainably farmed vines.
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.Foodie File
December 17, 2025

Pastry Prowess

Spontaneous Confections features unique French-leaning pastries that combine worldly inspiration with Chef Justin’s own creative instincts and talents.
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.Dining Reviews
December 17, 2025

City Centered

Downtown Santa Cruz is finding fresh momentum through food, drink, and community—from a thriving farmers market to pop-up taprooms and creative holiday markets.
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.Dining Reviews
December 10, 2025

Away We Go

Home Away, a new fast-casual spot in Soquel, features hyper-local dishes, oysters, empanadas, and creative takes on Chef Brad Briske's Home classics.
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.Foodie File
December 10, 2025

Taco Tradition

Las Palmas Taco Bar, first opened in 1955, features Jalisco-born recipes, blending traditional Mexican favorites with American touches.
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.Foodie File
December 3, 2025

Ocean’s Bounty

At Moss Landing's Sea Harvest, the cioppino shines, also grilled fish Caesar salad, shrimp Louie, steak-cut calamari strips and inflation-proof $2 brownie.
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