From traditional cuisine to ambiance, co-owner Bailey Suesens brings a slice of France to Santa Cruz County.

Plus, Santa Cruz author Leslie Karst's ‘The Fragrance of Death’ drops on Aug. 4, and inflation hits local restaurants hard

Also, Collectivo Felix Dinners at the Swift Street Courtyard and Aptos’ newly opened California Coffee

The Rio Del Mar beachfront operation serves up traditionally made coffee and brick-oven pizza

Plus, commercial salmon season opens, and Big Basin Vineyards’ Winemaker Night series kicks off

Also, Newtown Noir Open House and Release Party and Annieglass’ Mother’s Day treasures

The renowned ice cream spot serves up wild flavors like Southern Banana Pudding—oat milk-based vegan options are also available

Plus, Cruz Kitchen and Taps offers ambitious breakfast, lunch and dinner menus

Also, Chaminade’s Vine to View dinner series and Half Moon Bay Wine & Jazz Festival

Todd Parker’s pizza operation goes from pop-up to permanently available at Sante Adairius Brewery

Plus, Wine in the Redwoods at Big Basin Vineyards estate vineyard and winery

Also, the Los Gatos Spring Wine Walk

Before executive chef Ben Kralj’s culinary career, he was a pilot

Plus, Gabriella Café adds live music to its menu

Also, Chaminade’s Vine to View dinner series and the Santa Cruz Mountains Grand Wine Tasting

The authentic Turkish street food has quickly become a Santa Cruz staple

Plus, mini croissants at the Flower Bar and Passover and Easter dinner at Gayle’s Bakery

Also, fiber and antioxidants make dates an ideal snack food.

The downtown spot’s Northern Italian cuisine and cozy atmosphere is a formula for romance.

Plus, Bookie’s ‘inauthentic Detroit-style’ pizza and Gabriella’s springtime menu.

Also, Gayle’s Bakery & Rosticceria offers traditional hot cross buns, hamantaschen and support for Ukraine.

Head chef Kaitlyn Woodward discovered her culinary calling after graduating with a global studies degree.

Plus, ‘designer drinks’ and Achilles by the Sea, Seabright’s new Mediterranean spot.

Also, Chef Brandon Miller’s mobile paella and the Santa Lucia Highlands 2022 Sun, Wind and Wine Festival.

Sam Khanal brought mouth-watering North Indian cuisine to Monterey and Santa Cruz counties.

Plus, how to use Dalmatia’s green olive and rosehip spreads to make a stellar vinaigrette.

Also, Steeped Coffee’s Fair Trade Certified Nick Stellino Italian Coffee and La Selva Beach Spice Company.