‘Beanalicious Living’ author Elizabeth Borelli is on a mission to demystify and simplify healthy eating Nearly nine out of 10 American adults...
New Japanese grill and sushi bar from the owners of burger. takes on Aptos Kauboi Japanese Grill & Sushi Bar is the...
Center Street Grill continues to win points for its hospitality and exceptional menu I was on time to meet my friend Harriet...
Why one local distillery strives to take its time Winding through the Santa Cruz mountains, it isn’t hard to spot a vineyard....
Ag-based education gets a boost at Slice, the fifth annual farm dinner to support the Live Earth Farm Discovery Program Does a...
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...
Local chef Wendy Brodie encourages us to play with our food For Wendy Brodie, cooking goes far beyond a recipe—it’s an art...
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,...
Find these local breweries at the annual California Beer Festival Beer enthusiasts rejoice: for one afternoon this week, on Saturday, Aug. 10,...
Main St. Bagels offers traditionally made, unforgettable breads I was a lucky teenager during the time my mom was earning her degree...
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...
Booka breathes new life into Aptos Village When a new restaurant opens, word quickly spreads on its performance—with food, ambiance, warmth, courtesy...
Pop-Up Breakfast series creates fleeting hubs of artisan food and community-style dining Breakfast may lay claim to the title of most important...
Scotts Valley’s Jia Tella’s offers diverse tastes and plenty of history Often when dining out, I reach a satiety point, enjoy another...
On Sundays, Café Sparrow dishes up a delectable breakfast and brunch menu, peppered with house-made surprises in its little Aptos storefront.
Santa Cruz Aleworks A tantalizing smoky smell was carried by the breeze through the brewing room’s open door, drawing me zombie-like toward...
The popularity of old world yogurt is surging, and it’s easy to make at home Yogurt is a product of the ages....
Pono Hawaiian Grill rolls out Hawaiian-style weekend brunch Goodness, righteousness, virtuousness and fairness are some of the four-score English words that attempt...
Casa Nostra rolls out traditional Italian fare under the redwoods of Ben Lomond A trio of restaurateurs with backgrounds at local favorites...
Former owner of Wharf Bait Shop makes a splash with Felton Italian deli The students at San Lorenzo Valley High School may...
I was recently encouraged to try the all-you-can eat weekend brunch buffet at Mollie’s Country Kitchen in Scotts Valley. It’s a farmhouse-style...
Eastside venue wins points for its imaginative menu, stellar service and welcoming atmosphere Süda is a happening place. As my friend Jan...
An extensive repertoire of German favorites brings us back to Tyrolean Inn When my daughter returns to Santa Cruz from her new...
It’s time to dive into the healthy array of local salad buffets Here in Santa Cruz County, we are privileged to have...
Lunchtime at Mama Mia’s brings tasteful twists to the classics For more than 25 years Mama Mia’s has been delighting San Lorenzo...
Chef and owner Gaetano Balsamo infuses Capitola’s Bella Roma Caffe with authentic flair Bella Roma Caffe is a very sweet spot to...
Tasty recipes and charming service are customary at the Panda Inn For 30 years, the Panda Inn has served specialties of Northern...
