Dining Reviews
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667HomeFry at Discretion Brewing Packs Big, Bold Flavors
Home team cooks up high-wattage flavors at new HomeFry
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808A 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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1.2K1Chef Jessica Yarr Launches Ukrainian Soul Food Pop-Up
Yarr explores her culinary heritage in new venture called Chicken Foot
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1.1KTabitha 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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933Real Thai Kitchen Delivers Spicy, Cozy Specialties
The brown rice alone packs flavor galaxies in every bite
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1.0KBetter-Late-Than-Never Dungeness Crabs Arrive at Staff of Life
Staff of Life lands live crabs directly from crabbers
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1.6KColectivo Felix Partners with Great Plates to Bring Seniors Delicious Meals
Plus, Pizzeria Avanti asks for community support amid pandemic
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1.6K1Pantry Pro Tips for Stepping Into a Tasty New Year
Stock these essential pantry items for quick dinners
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1.5K4Recalling the Best Santa Cruz Takeout Meals of a Hard Year
There were wonderful dishes and good memories shared this year
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1.3KToasting the Year’s End with Takeout Libations and Special Treats
Plus, treats galore for food lovers at Two Birds Books
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1.4K1Oswald Chef Damani Thomas Serves Up Sophisticated Comfort Food
Consistently wonderful Oswald team creates expert, innovative dishes
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1.2KThe Glorious Takeout Menu from Tapas-Driven Barceloneta
Barceloneta’s signature Ibiza Hippie Salad is a thrilling bounty of flavors
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1.2KVenus Spirits Cocktails and Kitchen’s Stylish Outdoor Dining
Venus Kitchen offers a playful menu and great service
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1.2KSavvy Winemakers Expand Their Tasting Potential with Outdoor Tents
Sleek row of festival tenting now unites several outdoor tasting spaces
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1.2KHow Companion Bakeshop Makes the Perfect Pumpkin Pie
Plus, let Barceloneta supply the side dishes for your holiday meal
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1.2KAlice Waters and Homeless Garden Project Join Forces
At-home tasting experience will include digital keynote from food innovator Waters
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1.2KNeighborhood Favorite Tramonti Delivers Delicious Value
Tramonti makes everybody feel welcome
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1.2KEnormous, Playful Menu Makes Beach Hut Deli Stand Out
Ample outdoor dining area offers space to safely enjoy this deli
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1.3KSavoring Sensuous and Inventive Flavors at Sawasdee
Soquel restaurant serves up tender house dumplings, loaded curries, and more
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1.4K1Katherine Stern Serves up Fresh, Local Fare at Farmers’ Markets
Stern was chef at La Posta for 10 years, helping put it on the Central Coast dining map
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1.1KUnpacking a Delicious Takeout Meal from Pizzeria Avanti
Plus, the hot and zesty joys of the Gyro Pita at Nick the Greek
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1.5KThe Importance of Attention to Quality at This Precarious Time
Restaurants should focus on dishes they can do well to keep patrons returning
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3.4KExploring the Bold Flavors Served at The Hollins House
John-Paul Lechtenberg makes meals fun and exciting in Pasatiempo
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1.5KLearning to Love Dessert Again Thanks to Vim Dining and Desserts
Vim serves up terrific take-home dinners and memorable desserts
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1.5K1Local Chefs Make Meals for First Responders, Fire Evacuees
Local chefs, growers, and restaurants pooled their resources for massive effort
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1.4KThe Local Dining Community’s Importance in Times of Crisis
Avanti and La Posta offered welcome comfort to one writer who left home due to the fire
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1.3KDavid Kinch Says Restaurants Should End ‘Archaic Tipping System’
Kinch calls for restaurants to ask patrons to help cover true costs of dining out
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1.4KVenus Spirits Cocktails and Kitchen Opens for Outdoor Dining, Takeout
Plus, Soif and La Posta are now offering outdoor dining
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1.6KExploring the Mountainous Burger at West End Tap and Kitchen
Plus, more Santa Cruz restaurants add outdoor dining
