Food & Drink | Good Times

.Vine & Dine

March 25, 2025

Easter Treat

Aphrodise’s Greek Charmat Rosé Sparkling Wine is made from indigenous Xinomavro (dry/red) grapes, which are sourced from vineyards in northwestern Greece.

.Food & Drink

.Dining Reviews

March 25, 2025

Old Is New

Dreamers Restaurant offers throwback breakfast-lunch hits, like omelet with cheddar and red onion, and elevated sloppy Joe barbecued beef on a French roll

.Foodie File

March 25, 2025

Buddy System

Cavaletta's mains include handmade pasta and a New York steak accompanied by broccolini puree, onion jam, potato pavé and Bordelaise sauce.

.Dining Reviews

March 19, 2025

Feeling Felton

Shockwave quesabirria” tacos, “mountain burgers,” shawarma wraps and smoked pork sandwiches roll out from the kitchen at Felton Music Hall

.Foodie File

March 19, 2025

No-Frills Franks

The standard dog comes with mustard, sweet relish, onions and Matt’s grandma’s proprietary beef chili recipe—not too sweet, not too spicy and with no beans

.Foodie File

March 12, 2025

Real Deal Meal

At Green Papaya in Aptos, Panang salmon in a thick red curry and pork belly sautéed with Thai basil, chili and garlic sauce are standouts.

.Dining Reviews

March 12, 2025

Sunny Side Up

At the Surf City institution that is Walnut Avenue Cafe, Mike Bobadilla says street-side seating has essentially given him another restaurant.

.Vine & Dine

March 11, 2025

Sparkling View

Pete’s Fish House is now a go-to spot for excellent food and panoramic ocean views.

.Dining Reviews

March 4, 2025

Choc It Up

A new incarnation of Mutari—The Chocolate Studio—has hatched for a three-month pop-up in the former Flower Bar space.

.Foodie File

March 4, 2025

Fresh Start

Panda Inn changed ownership five months ago and is now in the hands of Yanna Tan-Smith, born and raised in Southern China.

.Vine & Dine

March 4, 2025

Liquid Passion

The seeds of Lemoncello sprouted while Enrico Zampieri was working as a waiter at an Italian restaurant in midtown Santa Cruz.

.Food & Drink

February 25, 2025

Isn’t That Special!

For a full 12 days, starting Feb. 26, Santa Cruz Burger Week will be tempting diners across Santa Cruz County, with special deals at...

.Dining Reviews

February 25, 2025

Saddle Up

It’s time for double the apple-walnut pancakes, double the egg bread French toast, double the Cowboy omelets, double the calamari steaks and eggs and double the chicken cutlet BLTs.