New Japanese grill and sushi bar from the owners of burger. takes on Aptos Kauboi Japanese Grill & Sushi Bar is the...
Exploring the local food and wine scene Silver Mountain Winery’s Harvest FestivalMole & Mariachi FestivalFarm-to-Table Dinner at ChaminadeSanta Clara Valley Fall Passport...
Center Street Grill continues to win points for its hospitality and exceptional menu I was on time to meet my friend Harriet...
Located in the northern region of the Santa Lucia Highlands appellation of Monterey County, Lucia Highlands Vineyard is in a prime grape-growing...
Why one local distillery strives to take its time Winding through the Santa Cruz mountains, it isn’t hard to spot a vineyard....
Jack Galante wears a cowboy hat, boots and jeans, and looks every inch like he’s right off the range, which is not...
Ag-based education gets a boost at Slice, the fifth annual farm dinner to support the Live Earth Farm Discovery Program Does a...
“Redemption” Reserve Pinot Noir 2011 By Josie Cowden When visiting Dan and Pat Lester’s property, one is greeted by acres and acres...
The Italian word for “redhead” is Testarossa. Years ago, when the co-founder of Testarossa Vineyards, Rob Jensen, was a university student in...
Soquel’s Sawasdee earns great views at Casablanca Inn I was looking forward to a Thai lunch, and an almost waterfront table overlooking...
It occurred to me that my children may have grown up deprived. I prepared thousands of cooked-from-scratch meals, albeit with some barely...
Timeless and authentic, Tortilla Flats continues to impress in its 35th anniversary year There are probably not many restaurants in Santa Cruz...
Cabernet Franc 2008 Cabernet Franc is one of my favorite wines, and Burrell School makes a good one. The 2008 Cab Franc...
Local chef Wendy Brodie encourages us to play with our food For Wendy Brodie, cooking goes far beyond a recipe—it’s an art...
There’s nothing like killing two birds with one stone. I had been meaning to write about Rexford Winery for some time, and...
The inventive team behind Sid’s Smokehouse gets a (delicious) GT grilling Barbecue is an all-time popular food—think Fourth of July, family get-togethers,...
In between wining and dining, I wanted to shed light on five local businesses that have hit my radar this summer.Chardonnay II...
Find these local breweries at the annual California Beer Festival Beer enthusiasts rejoice: for one afternoon this week, on Saturday, Aug. 10,...
Sauvignon Blanc 2012 Although Windy Oaks is known mostly for its outstanding red wines, they are now producing some excellent whites as...
Main St. Bagels offers traditionally made, unforgettable breads I was a lucky teenager during the time my mom was earning her degree...
Pat Paulsen Vineyards Moscato 2012 A very fun wine to try that won’t break the bank is Pat Paulsen Vineyards’ Moscato 2012...
When a young man of Vietnamese descent inquired as to whether there was decent pho noodle soup in the area. I sent...
Santa Cruz resident Hannah Balliet puts her gluten-free dessert to the test on Lifetime’s ‘Supermarket Superstar’ Upon looking for ways to control...
Winemaker Ryan Beauregard was raised around the aromas of sandy loam topsoils and fresh dew on the vines. Growing up at the...
Booka breathes new life into Aptos Village When a new restaurant opens, word quickly spreads on its performance—with food, ambiance, warmth, courtesy...
Artesana Winery is famous for its production of Tannat, Uruguay’s signature varietal. Although Uruguay does not always spring to mind when one...
Pinot Noir 2011 Birthdays are always fun to celebrate, and it’s also a good time to open a bottle of vino or...
Pop-Up Breakfast series creates fleeting hubs of artisan food and community-style dining Breakfast may lay claim to the title of most important...
Rio Del Rhone 2010At a recent event put on by the Corralitos Wine Company in one of their vineyards next to the...
Scotts Valley’s Jia Tella’s offers diverse tastes and plenty of history Often when dining out, I reach a satiety point, enjoy another...
