How white wines are getting him through a mid-life crisis Driving with Richard Alfaro through his extensive vineyards in full spring green,...
A wine education with Soif’s experts As a veteran of many weekend wine “seminars” at Soif, I have to confess that I’ve...
Breakfast takes center stage at Gracia Krakauer’s Red Apple Cafe Before they moved to Aptos, Gracia and her husband Dan Krakauer would...
Route One Summer Farm Dinner You’ve been buying their insanely fresh produce for years now at farmers’ markets. Right? So now why...
Yan Belleville has owned Yan Flower, an affordable Chinese restaurant in Downtown Santa Cruz, with her husband Raymond for eight years, and...
A whirlwind tour of the latest from Santa Cruz’s culinary crafters Artisanal update! Once I finally turned my attention away from the...
Soif Restaurant and Wine Bar is still the go-to place for one of the best culinary experiences in Downtown Santa Cruz
Good service and inventive culinary fare invigorate Soquel’s Main Street Garden & Café Arriving at Main Street Garden & Café on a...
New study analyzes the local availability and marketing of food, alcohol and tobacco Adults may pay little mind to the barrage of...
Rosie McCann’s Irish Pub wins high marks for hefty portions and inventive fare If you’re Irish, come into the parlour, there’s a...
One of four Cabrillo College students featured in new Cooking Channel series spills the beans about ‘The Freshman Class: Santa Cruz’ What...
Regional Occupational Program holds student culinary showcase and local chef challenge In a competition that brings to mind television’s Iron Chef, Andrea...
Surprising flavors and budding beer culture on display at The Twisted Tasting After several exciting but exhausting years of participating in San...
Ashby Confections gives locals a taste of love Nothing says Valentine’s Day quite like chocolate. Whether you’re head over heels in love...
New Indian dining portal shows promise | By Josie Cowden India is a fascinating country. It’s an overload of sights, sounds and...
Assembly hits Santa Cruz with a promising menu and a delicious event tie-in to boot A much-anticipated restaurant on the Santa Cruz...
Stonehouse Bar & Grill’s new chef adds creative flair to the menu As a busy hotel serving breakfast, lunch and dinner daily,...
Home-delivered baked goods are all the rage, thanks to I Rise Bakery If you were to drive by Redwood Pizzeria in Felton...
Indulge in a taste of the wild side at the second annual Big Sur Foragers FestivalWeb extra: Chanterelle, Honey and Lavender Ice...
On the day of Bargetto Winery’s 80th anniversary celebration, Dec. 5, 2013, I headed to their tasting room to give my congratulations—where...
Laissez Les Bons Temps Rouler—Let the Good Times Roll at Louie’s Cajun Kitchen & Bourbon Bar If you don’t know the Cajun...
Capitola’s Takara Japanese Restaurant adds more zest to its overall creative flavor Take some sushi, sashimi, tempura, add some hot wasabi and...
This holiday season, let your taste buds be your guide Purchasing holiday gifts is so 2012. This year, why not put a...
New menu items and robust spirit invigorate Café Rio Café Rio has always been one of my favorite places to dine. After...
Geoff Hargrave of West End Tap & Kitchen adds intrigue to Santa Cruz’s Westside The Swift Street Courtyard complex has evolved into...
Sondra Bernstein of the girl & the fig on NorCal feasts and the art of culinary creations
Local chef Jonathan Miller offers advice for a stress-free Thanksgiving Thanksgiving is just days away, and for the person in charge of...
Shadowbrook’s executive chef marries creativity and innovation in the restaurant’s unforgettable dishes
Best-selling vegan cookbook author Isa Chandra Moskowitz hits Bookshop Santa Cruz
Katie Fox of Vino Tabi Winery helps fuel Santa Cruz County’s unique culture The first time Katie Fox stepped onto United States...