Food & Drink
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991Bad Animal Blends 1960s Greenwich Village with Adventurous Cuisine
Santa Cruz’s wonderful oddity brings books, wine, food and culture together
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1.0KTalbott Vineyards’ Kali Hart 2019 Chardonnay Unleashes Notes of Lime and Pineapple
Get your Santa Cruz Wine Walk tickets before it’s too late; Monterey’s Sea Root rocks some of the freshest seafood in town
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1.0KBagel Café & Bakery: The Original Watsonville Bagel Shop
Veronica Carrillo’s spot on Main Street a fixture after 30 years
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1.1KSanta Cruz Restaurant Week 2021 a Success
Plus, 50 years of local celeb chef Jozseph Schultz, Avanti Santa Cruz thrives and Verve Coffee’s amazing holiday gifts
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1.2KAptos Vineyard’s 2019 Syrah Boasts Flavors of Sweet Tobacco, Plum and Licorice
‘Pop-up’ release of the Syrah to be held at Sante Arcangeli’s tasting room in Aptos Village
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1.5KDowntown Santa Cruz’s Café Gratitude Offers a 100% Vegan Menu
Plant-based dishes like the fried ‘Magical Mushrooms’ have built a dedicated fanbase
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1.4K11th Hour Coffee Takes Over Former Kelly’s Space on Westside
The new Westside spot serves tasty fresh-roasted coffee, breakfast paninis and local beer and wine
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975I.Brand & Family’s 2017 Grenache Bursts with Red Ripe Fruit and Spice Flavors
Plus, a beginner’s guide to the world of dates, the fruit, in Palm Desert
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1.5KThe Crepe Place Continues to Rock Tasty Crepes with a Side of Stellar Music
Four years ago, local rocker Chuck Platt, Good Riddance bassist, took over as owner
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1.6KNick Sherman’s New Capitola Spot Trestles Already Has a Following
Trestles boasts an inspired wine list, creative dishes and an inviting atmosphere
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2.6KNew Doc ‘Foodie for the People’ Showcases Local Culinary Innovator Jozseph Schultz
Filmmaker Jon Silver’s feature-length documentary will have its world premiere at the Del Mar
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1.1KStorrs Winery’s 2017 Pinot Noir is a ‘Killer’ Halloween Choice
Plus, Bargetto Winery’s Regan Vineyards is an up-and-comer from the Santa Cruz Mountains
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1.3KJohnny’s Harborside Rocks Fresh Seafood Enhanced by Worldly Flavor Profiles
Executive chef Nichole Robbins worked as a therapist before turning her attention to food
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1.0KBarceloneta Celebrates Two Years as a Santa Cruz Tapestry of Tapas
Jon Silver’s documentary ‘Foodie for the People’ premieres at the Del Mar Theatre
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1.2KSanta Cruz Mountain Vineyard’s 2019 Petite Sirah Goes Deep with Flavor
Plus, Paso Robles’ Allegretto Vineyard Resort is an ideal weekend getaway
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1.2K1Oswald Immerses the Fine Dining Experience in a Sea of Casual Vibes
Owner/chef Damani Thomas’ popular fried chicken dish comes from his grandmother’s recipe
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969Santa Cruz Restaurant Owners and Staff Dish About Dining Out During the Pandemic
Chaos, struggle and perseverance have defined restaurant operations over the last 18+ months
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1.3KBeauregard Vineyards’ Lost Weekend Old Vine Field Blend 2020 Represents Survival
Vines that the CZU Lightning Complex fire had surrounded were used to make Lost Weekend
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1.3KJalisco has Become a Watsonville Staple, Serving Up Homemade Mexican Classics
For nearly 40 years, Jalisco owner Stella Roma has delivered quality and comfort to diners
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1.1KVenus Spirits Cocktails & Kitchen Flies High with Taste and Service
This year, the Homeless Garden Project is partnering with Growing the Table
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1.6KBottle Jack Winery Proves that Tasty Malbec Doesn’t Always Come From Argentina
Plus, the annual Gourmet Grazing on the Green fundraiser and two Sicilian rosé wines
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1.6KSoquel’s Sunrise Café Offers Good Eats and Good Tunes
Popular breakfast and lunch fare pairs nicely with side of jazz
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1.5KInnovative Cocktails and Fresh Seafood Fuel Capitola’s Paradise Beach Grille
More Michelin kudos for David Kinch and Aptos Village’s Mentone
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1.3KSilver Mountain Vineyards’ Oscar’s Wild Red 2012 Pays Homage to a Beloved Canine
Oscar’s Wild Red is a Merlot-dominant Bordeaux-style blend with a peppery tang
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1.7KThe Tyrolean Inn has Served Authentic Bavarian Cuisine in the Santa Cruz Mountains for 45 years
The Ben Lomond restaurant brings diners a slice of traditional German culture in traditional garb
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1.1KFrom Sea to Sky Farm Squashes to Holey Roller Bagels, the Season is Bountiful for Local Farmers Markets
Plus, the Mountain Parks Foundation Lobster Feed and Katherine Stern’s Bad Animal is Back
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1.5KIt’s Always Summer with Stockwell Cellars’ Pinot Grigio Orange 2018
Like most Pinot Grigios, Stockwell’s pairs perfectly with meats and cheeses
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1.4KThe Point Kitchen and Bar Serves Up Heaping Portions of Versatility
When co-owner/head chef Erasmo “Lamo'' García took over the steakhouse, he added Latin-inspired flavors
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1.4KTaste and Learn from Home with La Posta’s Home Italian Wine Series
Plus, Santa Cruz indie coffee fave Lulu Carpenter’s opens new locale and more Michelin honors for Mentone and Alderwood
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1.4KIntegrity Prides Itself on Being an Immersive Experience, Not Just a Bottle of Wine
Nectarine, green apple and yellow peach highlight Integrity's 2019 Santa Lucia Highlands Riesling’s bright flavor profile
