Dining Reviews
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561Venus Brings in Diners, Brings Out Striking Flavors
Distillery’s dining room opens with new options
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741River Cafe’s Menu Expands with Tibetan Dumplings
Owner Nomad Momo brings bold additions to local fixture’s menu
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807Bad Animal Brings Back its Cafe
Reopened book/cafe features “endless delights”
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964Abbott Square Returns to Form—and Locals Notice
With its central, open-air location and many dining and drink options, it’s once again the place to be
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1.2KThe Interesting History of Birichino’s 2019 Chardonnay Santa Cruz Mountains Grapes
Birichino is having a moment, as the winery’s varietals explore ever-more-satisfying creative territory.
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1.2KAfter a Long Wait, Mentone Delivers on Every Level
The sleek and modern Aptos eatery is a hit.
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1.2KSanta Cruz Restaurant Scene Returns as Barceloneta Bounces Back
Why we love tapas and Taco Tuesday
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1.1KWestside Dining Spot Copal Evokes Mezcal Dreams
Copal delivers the goods visually
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1.2KMentone Opens Indoor Dining; Katherine Stern’s Food Comes to Ser
Mentone ending its Little Beach patio to focus on indoor dining
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1.2KReturning to Downtown’s Most Charming Dining Room: Gabriella Cafe
Gabriella Cafe makes lunches that are gorgeous and abundant
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1.1KCafe Iveta Offers Cozy, Quiet Seating Indoors and Out
Plus, Barceloneta offers special to-go Mother’s Day Brunch
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1.2KBirichino Winemakers Grab Headlines for Elegant Touch
Birichino's al fresco tasting room tables are where the action is
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1.2KNew Restaurants, Bakeries and More Businesses Flock to Watsonville
Mexican food restaurant coming to Mansion House is just one of several new businesses
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1.3KCafe and Floral Boutique Flower Bar Blooms Downtown
This is the home of destination croissants
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1.2KLocal Wines, Gorgeous Appetizers Make Winning Combo at VinoCruz
These appetizers are the kind you can easily turn into a dinner
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1.3KHop Over to Vim Dining and Desserts for Prix Fixe Easter Brunch
Plus, remembering Odwalla and Califia Farms founder Greg Steltenpohl
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1.4KGilda’s Carries Unique Ambience and Dining Delights Across the Years
Gilda's ambience is priceless and offers a taste of history
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1.3KRestaurants Adjust as Santa Cruz County Moves to Red Tier
Soif reopens for outdoor dining; Avanti opens indoor dining at 25% capacity
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1.4KSproud, Latest Alt-Milk Innovation, Comes to Coffee Cat
Coffee Cat surfs the point of non-dairy milk
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1.3KHow Santa Cruz Tasting Rooms Are Navigating the Pandemic
Outdoor seating continues expanding and may linger post-pandemic
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1.5KHomeFry at Discretion Brewing Packs Big, Bold Flavors
Home team cooks up high-wattage flavors at new HomeFry
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1.3KA 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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1.8K1Chef Jessica Yarr Launches Ukrainian Soul Food Pop-Up
Yarr explores her culinary heritage in new venture called Chicken Foot
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1.5KTabitha 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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1.4KReal Thai Kitchen Delivers Spicy, Cozy Specialties
The brown rice alone packs flavor galaxies in every bite
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1.5KBetter-Late-Than-Never Dungeness Crabs Arrive at Staff of Life
Staff of Life lands live crabs directly from crabbers
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2.2KColectivo Felix Partners with Great Plates to Bring Seniors Delicious Meals
Plus, Pizzeria Avanti asks for community support amid pandemic
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1.8K1Pantry Pro Tips for Stepping Into a Tasty New Year
Stock these essential pantry items for quick dinners
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1.9K4Recalling the Best Santa Cruz Takeout Meals of a Hard Year
There were wonderful dishes and good memories shared this year
