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.
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.
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.
Owner and chef Jun Park blends traditional sushi with modern creativity at Sushi Qu, a Watsonville favorite known for fresh fish and imaginative rolls.
Wood-fired sourdough pies, pickle-topped pepperoni, and hot honey magic: Pogonip Pizza lands on the Westside as Burger Week and local food culture collide.
Elevated pub fare, 20 beers on tap and a dog-friendly patio make Laughing Monk Brewing a Scotts Valley standout. Meet the gastropub that’s redefining comfort food.