.Food & Drink

July 16, 2025

Farm Charm

Though he lacked direction after high school, Heriberto Dearo-Ortiz says he eventually found purpose as a chef, starting when he took the advice of...
July 16, 2025

Mad Scramble

So Capitola can now bask in the drippy-delicious-delirious bounty of Mad Chick, crusted SPAM and breakfast burger egg sandwiches, plus a site-specific breakfast burrito.
July 9, 2025

Tapped In

Happy half century Good Times in the shape of a hang outside GT’s office at 107 Dakota Ave., Santa Cruz 4–7pm Friday, July 11, with live music and food trucks.
July 9, 2025

Otter Fodder

Salty Otter's pinch-me-I’m-dreaming breakfast burger has smoked Gouda and American cheeses, over-easy egg, bacon, honey bbq sauce on funnel cake waffle bun.
July 2, 2025

Tasting Room Treat

Although roussanne is mainly known as a blending grape, its luscious notes of honeysuckle, pear and golden apple reveal an enticing elegance.
July 2, 2025

Soquel Supernova

At Star of Siam, favorites include pan-fried salmon in panang curry and Thai basil spaghetti. Dessert leans tropical with sweet coconut cream tapioca.
July 2, 2025

Fogging Up

At Humble Sea, lip-smacking beers—Fog of Fidens, Fog This!, Life Finds a Way and Significant Otter included—were to be expected.
June 25, 2025

Class Cuisine

Pino Alto Restaurant tucks into the historic Sesnon House on the west side of Cabrillo College, occupying what feels like a senator’s mansion.
June 25, 2025

Yesteryear Yums

Bests include pulled pork sandwich with homemade barbecue sauce, and the Zesty Zayante with spicy mayo, salami, pepper jack, pepperoncini and jalapeño.
June 18, 2025

Trail Blaser

I’m about a week into exploring Mazatlán, Mexico, and its revelations have been relentless—open air taxis, beachside bandas, and fresh fried fish.
June 18, 2025

Mountain Fresh

Dreamers' lunch picks include mushroom/Swiss and BBQ western burger, veggie cheese melt, and fresh salads with housemade dressings.
June 18, 2025

Floral Lift

A trip to Napa is always wonderful, especially when it involves excellent wine. And that was the case when we visited Titus Vineyards in St. Helena.
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