Food & Drink
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1.1KA Visit to the Farmers’ Market Lifts the Spirits on Winter Days
Great coffee and fresh pastries exert their siren song at local farmers’ markets
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1.2KSoquel Vineyards’ Pinot Noir Rosé 2020 Is A Knockout
Portion of this wine's sales support Meals on Wheels and Grey Bears
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1.4KMaya Mexican Restaurant Crafts Dishes with Original Family Recipes
Owner Ricardo Magana talks about their focus on fresh ingredients
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1.5K1Chef Jessica Yarr Launches Ukrainian Soul Food Pop-Up
Yarr explores her culinary heritage in new venture called Chicken Foot
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1.3KBirichino’s All Natural, Earthy and Rich Grenache 2019
This 2019 Grenache comes with a playful label that lays everything bare
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1.2KWhy Westside Butcher Shop El Salchichero Is A Local Fave
Owner Chris LaVeque is a passionate charcuterie artisan
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1.5K2Quarantine Cook Off Group Grows Into Global Community
Group helps people connect, cope through their love of food
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1.2KTabitha Stroup Talks Product Discovery and Highlighting Local Foods
Friend in Cheeses Jam Co. chef and founder recently scored another Good Food Award
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1.2KBeauregard Vineyards’ Chardonnay 2018 Worthy of a Special Occasion
Beauregard’s Chardonnay is a wine par excellence
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1.4KShowtime Pizzeria Dishes Up Fresh, Unique Pizza in Aptos
From thin-crust New York-style pizza to deep dish and more
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1.1KReal Thai Kitchen Delivers Spicy, Cozy Specialties
The brown rice alone packs flavor galaxies in every bite
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1.0KFortino Winery’s Bold and Powerful Charbono 2018
Try this wine with grilled steak or prime rib
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9081Soquel Favorite Carpo’s Celebrates 40th anniversary
Fresh seafood and classic American favorites keep locals coming through the doors
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1.2KBetter-Late-Than-Never Dungeness Crabs Arrive at Staff of Life
Staff of Life lands live crabs directly from crabbers
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1.6KDo Some Good With Sculpterra Winery’s Héroe Viognier 2019
Kick off the new year with a wine honoring vineyard workers
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1.6KAt 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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1.8KColectivo Felix Partners with Great Plates to Bring Seniors Delicious Meals
Plus, Pizzeria Avanti asks for community support amid pandemic
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1.7KThe Delightful 2019 Bates Ranch Rosé of Grenache
Sandar & Hem is a fairly new winery turning out notable wines
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1.9KPono Kitchen Brings Authentic Island Cuisine to Santa Cruz
Pono Hawaiian Kitchen & Tap offers traditional poke bowls served four ways
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1.7K1Pantry Pro Tips for Stepping Into a Tasty New Year
Stock these essential pantry items for quick dinners
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3.6K7Vote Now: Best Of Santa Cruz 2021
Cast your online ballot now for your favorite local businesses
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1.6KScheid Vineyards’ Bright and Lively Chardonnay 2018
This Chardonnay is a hit with its fruit-driven core of pineapple, pear and citrus
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1.7K1Aptos St. BBQ Does Cali-Style Smoking, Low and Slow
Aptos St. BBQ roasts and smokes all of their own meats
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1.6K4Recalling the Best Santa Cruz Takeout Meals of a Hard Year
There were wonderful dishes and good memories shared this year
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1.8KMiches and Ceviches Grows From Humble, Online Beginnings
Food trailer serves Mexican seafood dishes and unique michelada mix
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1.6KLoma Prieta Winery’s Blanc de Noirs Sparkling Pinotage 2015
Loma Prieta knows a thing or two about Pinotage
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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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1.4KToasting the Year’s End with Takeout Libations and Special Treats
Plus, treats galore for food lovers at Two Birds Books
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1.4KAllegretto Wines’ Crisp and Full-Bodied White Trio 2018
Allegretto Vineyard Resort offers beautiful wines and outstanding hospitality
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1.5KThe Coastal-Casual Ambiance of Pixie Deli in Aptos
Custom-made breakfast burritos and other dishes highlight local ingredients
