Alderwood Santa Cruz, the city’s only restaurant listed in the prestigious Michelin Guide, has closed. The restaurant announced its decision on Instagram on Tuesday. A reason wasn’t specified, but news of the flagship restaurant’s closure comes after a turbulent year and half for Santa Cruz Sky, Alderwood’s parent company.
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Alderwood loosens its tie under new chef Mikey Adams
Mikey Adams stepped in as the new executive chef of Alderwood in downtown Santa Cruz in June, following the departure of chef Jeffrey Wall in March. Adams’ concise inaugural menu offers around a dozen vivid yet unstuffy appetizers and entrees, ushering in a more relaxed atmosphere for the Michelin-listed restaurant.
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Alderwood Santa Cruz executive chef Jeffrey Wall quits suddenly
“Quit my job today. Call me if you want good food,” Jeffrey Wall wrote Friday on Instagram. It’s unclear why Wall left Alderwood or who will take the reins of the Santa Cruz fine-dining restaurant now that he’s gone.
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2023 was a challenging year for the local dining scene. Will 2024 be better?
Following the pandemic revival in 2022, 2023 was a slow and difficult year for many Santa Cruz County restaurants. As we enter 2024, some business owners might attempt to lure budget-conscious customers in with more affordable menus and special events.
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‘Temporarily closed’: Alderwood Pacific shutters suddenly
Alderwood Pacific, the sister restaurant to Michelin-mentioned Alderwood Santa Cruz, closed suddenly at the end of September after a highly anticipated opening in downtown Santa Cruz earlier this year. The reason for and length of the closure are unclear.
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Alderwood Santa Cruz back open, Venus Beachside soon to follow post-remodels
Downtown’s Alderwood Santa Cruz is cooking again, with a renewed emphasis on fine dining, while Venus Spirits’ Rio Del Mar restaurant is aiming to reopen in July. Both locations underwent a facelift, and Venus Beachside is promising some menu renovations, too.
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Review: Alderwood Pacific offers thought-provoking fare with the feel of an elevated neighborhood restaurant
At Alderwood Pacific, the new casual sibling to fine-dining staple Alderwood Santa Cruz, executive chef Jeffrey Wall’s menu is more approachable from a gastronomic and financial perspective, but still emphasizes the seasonal, creative fare that Alderwood is known for. Its beverage menu, however, lacks compelling nonalcoholic options.
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As Alderwood Pacific opens, Alderwood Santa Cruz set for refresh
Alderwood Pacific, the more casual sibling of Alderwood Santa Cruz, will open its doors downtown Friday; the fine-dining establishment, meanwhile, is getting some updates and will return in the spring.
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EATERS DIGEST: Faultline Brewing opens in Scotts Valley, the Collective’s can party and Alderwood expands
Scotts Valley gains a spacious sports bar in Faultline Brewing, which opened in October, and Sante Adairius Rustic Ales becomes the first 100% woman-owned brewery in Santa Cruz County. Plus, Collective Santa Cruz is back with a can-themed party Saturday.
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Alderwood group Santa Cruz Sky aims to revitalize downtown Santa Cruz
Alderwood, Santa Cruz’s only restaurant with a Michelin nod, is adding new branches to its family tree. Under its parent company, Santa Cruz Sky, several new culinary projects are slated to open within the next few months, including casual sibling Alderwood Pacific.