Food & Drink

Lots on Tap

From pizza deals at Watsonville’s Hangar to Beer Mule events and updates on Dharma’s, this week’s Santa Cruz dining scene is full of flavor and change.

Wine and Vines

From Kendall-Jackson’s crisp Brut Cuvée to non-alcoholic sparkling wines and bold rye whiskey, this week’s Vine & Dine offers something for every palate.

Brew Chew

A new Aptos Village spot blends craft beer with elevated comfort food. Other Brother Beer Co. offers everything from nostalgic classics to inventive small plates in a welcoming neighborhood setting.

Baby Food 

From a tongue-in-cheek Wharf debut to new pizza and vinyl in Aptos, plus updates from Watsonville and beyond, here’s a fresh roundup of Santa Cruz County dining news.

Fun Fusion

From authentic Szechuan roots to creative fusion dishes, Chef Hongmin Mo is cooking up something truly unique in Santa Cruz.

Style Points

With sleek cocktails, sharp style and a speakeasy vibe, Alley Oop delivers on its long-awaited debut in Santa Cruz.

Bar Thrall

Downtown Santa Cruz gets a double upgrade as The Hotel and Alley Oop open with inventive cocktails, stylish spaces and a renewed sense of nightlife.

Melded and Melted

At Originals Pizza in Soquel, chef Israel Arroyo fuses Mexican flavors with Italian tradition, creating bold, unexpected pies that stand out.

Hunger Gaming

The Santa Cruz Warriors and Second Harvest Food Bank team up to tackle food insecurity while new vegan dining events and local happenings add flavor to the Santa Cruz scene.

Succession Success

Sisters Melia and Lilly Spooner carry forward their grandmother’s legacy at Alta Organic Coffee, the beloved Westside Santa Cruz café known for small-batch organic roasting and a no-wi-fi community vibe.

Indian Spices

At LXV Wines in downtown Paso Robles, owners Neeta and Kunal Mittal pair bold Central Coast wines with Indian spice blends for a tasting experience unlike any other.

Bun Voyage

Santa Cruz Burger Week brings standout burgers across the city, including a beautifully simple grassfed burger at Gabriella Café—plus wine industry shakeups and new local deals.
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