The cafe-bakery will spotlight her gift for organic and plant-based pastries and bread

‘Building the community up on a small scale’ is part of what inspires owner-operator Katie Belanger

From Alvarado Street Brewery’s latest spot to Cali Glizzy Hot Dogs, historic Main Street is hopping

Gayle and Joe Ortiz’s scratch-made pastries have been a hit with locals and tourists from the beginning

Pizza lovers and foodies have anticipated the arrival of the new Soquel restaurant for a long time

Its Walnut Avenue location spotlighted in new Michelin Guide

Santa Cruz’s Far West Fungi and Capitola’s Cheese Shop 831 rock tasty grilled cheese options

The longtime local go-to continues to refresh their menu and ambiance

A hot dog stand, a Mexican counter joint and a tamale house—all classic and all yummy

The new Pacific Avenue spot is known for its killer egg sandwiches like the Mad Chick (crispy chicken, over-easy egg, pickled cabbage, baby arugula and garlic aioli)

The San Juan Bautista native’s Bar La Afición project has one more run at Apéro Club before the talented chef returns to Mexico City

From ‘the definitive’ burger to an unforgettable lunchtime pizza, Santa Cruz County delivered a bounty of deliciousness this year