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September 3, 2025
Local Catch
Long-standing local favorite La Perla Del Pacifico has been a jewel of the Watsonville dining scene for the last 35 years. Non-seafood options abound as well.
August 27, 2025
Pizza Prodigy
The Appily Ever After is a culinary collage of honeycrisp apples, applewood-smoked bacon, fresh jalapeño, goat cheese and honey.
August 20, 2025
A+ Aura
Entrée highlights at Mentone are rotating handmade pastas, wood-fired Neapolitan-style pizzas, roasted chicken and a French-inspired local black cod.
August 12, 2025
Cold Plunge
At Izzy's Ices downtown, the most popular pick is the multi-flavored Keep the Peace Rainbow. Also look for Pistachio Italiano, Maui Pineapple and Birchmont Blueberry.
August 6, 2025
Spurred On
At Watsonville's Silver Spur, look for classic favorites like French toast, chicken-fried steak and housemade biscuits with sausage gravy.
July 30, 2025
Story of Pie
At Mangiamo Pizza, David Bohigian’s personal favorite features mozzarella and ricotta cheeses, jalapeño, pineapple, pepperoni and bacon.
July 23, 2025
Mex & Match
The most popular pick is build-your-own burritos, tacos, quesadillas, nachos and salads with protein options like cilantro lime chicken, sirloin steak and al pastor pork
July 16, 2025
Farm Charm
Though he lacked direction after high school, Heriberto Dearo-Ortiz says he eventually found purpose as a chef, starting when he took the advice of...