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May 17, 2022
Café Sparrow Delivers an Authentic French Dining Experience in Aptos
From traditional cuisine to ambiance, co-owner Bailey Suesens brings a slice of France to Santa Cruz County.
May 17, 2022
Second Venus Spirits Cocktails Location Coming to Rio Del Mar
Plus, Santa Cruz author Leslie Karst's ‘The Fragrance of Death’ drops on Aug. 4, and inflation hits local restaurants hard
May 10, 2022
El Vaquero Winery’s 2019 Carignane is Tasty and Story-filled
Also, Collectivo Felix Dinners at the Swift Street Courtyard and Aptos’ newly opened California Coffee
May 10, 2022
Flats Bistro Offers Coffee, Pizza and Beach Vibes
The Rio Del Mar beachfront operation serves up traditionally made coffee and brick-oven pizza
May 10, 2022
Staff of Life Celebrates 53 Years with Special Wine Tasting
Plus, commercial salmon season opens, and Big Basin Vineyards’ Winemaker Night series kicks off
May 3, 2022
Sling & Stone Wines’ 2019 Paloma Creek Cab Scores High
Also, Newtown Noir Open House and Release Party and Annieglass’ Mother’s Day treasures
May 3, 2022
Bruster’s Brings Rich and Creamy Goodness to Aptos
The renowned ice cream spot serves up wild flavors like Southern Banana Pudding—oat milk-based vegan options are also available
May 3, 2022
Santa Cruz Mountains’ Farmers Markets Lowdown
Plus, Cruz Kitchen and Taps offers ambitious breakfast, lunch and dinner menus
April 26, 2022
Odonata’s Santa Lucia Highlands 2019 Blanc De Blanc
Also, Chaminade’s Vine to View dinner series and Half Moon Bay Wine & Jazz Festival
April 26, 2022
Bookie’s Detroit-style Pizza is a Hit
Todd Parker’s pizza operation goes from pop-up to permanently available at Sante Adairius Brewery
April 26, 2022
Seabright’s Tramonti Serves Up Authentic Italian
Plus, Wine in the Redwoods at Big Basin Vineyards estate vineyard and winery
April 19, 2022
Back Nine Grill and Bar Does Comfort Food with Flair
Before executive chef Ben Kralj’s culinary career, he was a pilot
April 19, 2022
Humble Sea Tavern is a Tasty New Felton Destination
Plus, Gabriella Café adds live music to its menu
April 12, 2022
Sarah’s Vineyard’s 2018 Madonne
Also, Chaminade’s Vine to View dinner series and the Santa Cruz Mountains Grand Wine Tasting
April 12, 2022
Arslans’ Turkish Kebabs Hit Downtown
The authentic Turkish street food has quickly become a Santa Cruz staple
April 12, 2022
Big Basin Vineyards’ Santa Cruz Debut
Plus, mini croissants at the Flower Bar and Passover and Easter dinner at Gayle’s Bakery
April 5, 2022
Charmant Vineyards’ 2019 Chardonnay Flourishes with Tondré Grapefield Grapes
Also, fiber and antioxidants make dates an ideal snack food.
April 5, 2022
Gabriella, the Unofficial ‘Date-Night’ Destination of Santa Cruz
The downtown spot’s Northern Italian cuisine and cozy atmosphere is a formula for romance.
April 5, 2022
The Fate of Downtown Santa Cruz’s Parklet Dining
Plus, Bookie’s ‘inauthentic Detroit-style’ pizza and Gabriella’s springtime menu.
March 29, 2022
Hahn Family Wines’ 2019 SLH Pinot Noir is a Fruit Cornucopia
Also, Gayle’s Bakery & Rosticceria offers traditional hot cross buns, hamantaschen and support for Ukraine.
March 29, 2022
Vino Cruz Delivers a Variety of Innovative Dishes to Soquel Diners
Head chef Kaitlyn Woodward discovered her culinary calling after graduating with a global studies degree.
March 29, 2022
Mentone’s Lunch Menu Pops with House-Cured Salmon and More
Plus, ‘designer drinks’ and Achilles by the Sea, Seabright’s new Mediterranean spot.
March 22, 2022
Wrights Station Vineyard and Winery 2018 Zin Erupts with Raspberry, Blueberry and Plum Flavors
Also, Chef Brandon Miller’s mobile paella and the Santa Lucia Highlands 2022 Sun, Wind and Wine Festival.
March 22, 2022
Ambrosia India Bistro Serves Up Delicious Indian Fare Throughout the Central Coast
Sam Khanal brought mouth-watering North Indian cuisine to Monterey and Santa Cruz counties.
March 22, 2022
Westside’s Sushi Totoro’s Sleek Makeover Pairs Well with Their Popular Rolls
Plus, how to use Dalmatia’s green olive and rosehip spreads to make a stellar vinaigrette.
March 15, 2022
Frank Family Vineyards’ 2015 Blanc de Blancs is a Festival of Flavor and Finesse
Also, Steeped Coffee’s Fair Trade Certified Nick Stellino Italian Coffee and La Selva Beach Spice Company.