Foodie File

Mangia Market

New York–Italian style sandwiches, fresh handmade pasta, and curated Italian specialties make La Bottega del Lago a welcome new addition to Live Oak.

Pho-nomenal

In Watsonville, a deeply loved neighborhood spot is doing everything right, from soul-warming bowls of pho to scratch-made boba drinks to keep regulars coming back again and again.

Hot New Spot

Blue Lava Café brings French-inspired crepes, classic eggs Benedict, and locally sourced breakfasts to Capitola, taking over the former Sweet Peas space with a fresh, ocean-themed vibe.

Arrive and Thrive

Tucked into the historic Brookdale Lodge, Brookdale Diner channels classic midcentury Americana with a menu built on comfort and nostalgia.

Cheesy Check

At d20 Pizza, Detroit-style pies meet board games and gastropub flair, creating a welcoming third space for Santa Cruz diners.

Downtown Deli-ciousness

Zoccoli’s has been a downtown Santa Cruz institution since 1948, serving old-school Italian deli classics, handmade soups and sandwiches.

Family Affair

Imura in Watsonville blends Japanese and Korean cuisines with a deeply personal approach, from fresh sushi and bento boxes to bibimbap and dumpling soup.

Sunflower Soul

The mobile pop-up Girasol Pizza is bringing authentic Chicago tavern-style thin-crust pizzas and Italian beef sandwiches to Santa Cruz.

Pastry Prowess

Spontaneous Confections features unique French-leaning pastries that combine worldly inspiration with Chef Justin’s own creative instincts and talents.

Taco Tradition

Las Palmas Taco Bar, first opened in 1955, features Jalisco-born recipes, blending traditional Mexican favorites with American touches.

Ocean’s Bounty

At Moss Landing's Sea Harvest, the cioppino shines, also grilled fish Caesar salad, shrimp Louie, steak-cut calamari strips and inflation-proof $2 brownie.

Switch It Up

Switch Bakery's breads are headlined by the rice flour-based focaccia with rosemary and garlic, seeded and brown sandwich breads, baguettes and buns.
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