Food & Drink

Thai Game

Chef Nongluk Ritter brings recipes rooted in her childhood in Thailand to Poon Sup Thai Cuisine, the new Scotts Valley restaurant she owns with husband Myles Ritter.

Fusion Fantasy

The Scotts Valley Art, Wine & Beer Festival brings food, drink and a weekend of dog-friendly fun to Skypark, while new Filipino-Italian kitchen Osso adds another flavor to Scotts Valley.

Secret Identities

Hidden inside Grady’s Market, Casa Birria serves quesabirria, fish tacos, burgers, asada fries and playful birria creations at neighborhood-friendly prices.

Peak Dumplings

River Café owner Rabgee Kunchok brings the flavors of his Tibetan childhood to Santa Cruz with scratch-made momo dumplings, noodle soup and a welcoming community spirit.

Foamy Fun

Beer Thirty celebrates 12 years with a Soquel beer festival as its family of local taphouses expands with live music, poolside events and new dining plans.

Brothers Brew

Brothers Joel and Brayden Estby built 11th Hour Coffee into a Santa Cruz gathering place fueled by creative drinks, housemade food and community connection.

Flower Time

La Bahia Hotel’s High Tide restaurant pairs Pacific Rim-inspired seafood and ocean views with a pale-pink Flowers Sonoma Coast Rosé.

Not Dead Yet

The Monterey Bay Salmon and Trout Project marks 50 years of protecting threatened coho salmon and steelhead with an Aug. 1 anniversary fundraiser in Watsonville.

By the Sea

Dos Pescados in Aptos pairs coastal Mexican cuisine with ocean views, serving local fish tacos, grilled prawns, calamari and housemade desserts.

Brighten Up

Seabright delivers stacked sandwiches, memorable pizza and strong coffee, while Bookie’s Pizza prepares for a larger downtown Santa Cruz location.

New York Style

The Alley-Oop brings moody New York cocktail-lounge style to downtown Santa Cruz, pairing classic drinks with small plates and late-night date-night atmosphere.

Ideal Nectar

Alfaro Family Vineyards’ 2025 “A” Estate Chardonnay offers bright pear, apple and white peach flavors, while a summer reception pairs local wine with photography.