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Chef Andy Huynh of Santa Cruz dumpling and ramen shop Full Steam Dumpling has launched Back Door Bánh Mí, a pop-up that...
G’morning, news connoisseurs. It’s Friday, Aug. 18, and the Santa Cruz County forecast is similar to what we’ve seen all week: morning clouds, afternoon sun, temps in the 70s and 80s. And that’s about where we’ll be through the weekend, with the possibility of a few raindrops Sunday night into Monday from what will then be the remnants of Hurricane Hilary (about which more later).
Rather spin the wheel on Lookout’s latest than take my guided tour? Have at it.
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An iconic Santa Cruz brand is going national, and Ashley Spencer has a look at where Verve Coffee Roasters stands as its partnership with Capital One brings its boutique, surfer-chic vibe to dozens of the bank’s cafés.
With next steps in Cabrillo College’s renaming process delayed, Hillary Ojeda talked to folks on both sides about strategy. More in-person public engagement is the goal for those leading the move to change the school’s name.
And ahead of her Eaters Digest newsletter, coming later Friday, Lily Belli samples the Vietnamese-style sandwiches of Back Door Bánh Mí, a pop-up from chef Andy Huynh of Full Steam Dumpling. Read on for her verdict and for info on when you can get a taste yourself.
Friday’s headlines also include Wallace Baine’s roadmap to the weekend around Santa Cruz County — let’s go.
The bravado, the brand and the beans: Verve Coffee achieves a national footprint
As a partnership with banking giant Capital One catapults Verve Coffee Roasters into dozens of highly visible locations across the U.S., the artisanal brand that started on 41st Avenue in 2007 continues to spread its wings well beyond Santa Cruz. Read more here from Ashley Spencer.
➤ BIG BRANDS ON LOCAL SCENE: Wait, it’s Denny’s? The rise of virtual restaurants and the mysterious origins of your delivery order
With delay in Cabrillo College renaming, what are supporters and opponents of the change planning?
More public engagement around the proposed name change, and a possible new survey, are under consideration by Cabrillo College trustees. Keeping the Cabrillo name is not. Meanwhile, opponents of the name change say they have not settled on a new strategy. Hillary Ojeda reports.
➤ CABRILLO COLLEGE NAME CHANGE: Find Lookout’s continuing news and opinion coverage here
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Cheers to a pleasant Friday, and have a safe, relaxing weekend.
Will McCahill
Lookout Santa Cruz
Upcoming events in Santa Cruz County
FRIDAY 10/20
The Mountain Affair @Ristorante Casa Nostra
Beers, Bikes and Bon Bons @Santa Cruz Mountain Brewing
Vine to View Dinner @Chaminade Resort & Spa
10 O’Clock Lunch Band @Mid-County Senior Center
“The Thin Place” by Lucas Hnath @Santa Cruz Actors’ Theatre
SATURDAY 10/21
Wonderland – The Gala @Hotel Paradox
Pickleball Tournament @Cabrillo College
20th Annual Bonny Doon Art, Wine & Brew Festival @Crest Ranch
The 7th Annual Floating Pumpkin Patch @Simpkins Family Swim Center
Pleasure Point Sip & Stroll @Pleasure Point
Symphony Concert: Operas Of Seville @Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium
Uncork Corralitos @Alladin Nursery
SUNDAY 10/22
Symphony Concert: Operas Of Seville @Henry J. Mello Center for the Performing Arts
Lydia Pense & Cold Blood @Moe’s Alley
Gaby Castro @Chaminade Resort & Spa
Solidarity Records: The Fully Baked Tour @Shanty Shack Brewing
An Evening With Patty Griffin & Todd Snider @Rio Theatre
