In Scotts Valley, a long-delayed opening for Faultline Brewing in the Hangar complex approaches next month. And Lily Belli muses on the difficulties in pulling off an exclusive, one-night-only dinner event.
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Lily Belli on Food: Brew Cruz warms up the bus, Staff of Life’s Watsonville fun and whither free bread?
Heads up, foodies: I’m now sending alerts every time I publish a story. Sign up for texts from me here. Thanks to those of you who’ve already subscribed and offered your thoughts! And catch up on my recent work here. … Betty Jane rides again! That’s right, craft beer fans — after a hiatus of […]
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EATERS DIGEST: Vamonos Comida opens in the Octagon and farewell to Funk’s Franks
Belly Goat Burgers owners open a Mexican cantina in the Octagon, Chicago-inspired food truck Funk’s Franks says goodbye, and a few summer pleasures to enjoy before the season’s gone.
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Lily Belli on Food: SoFria launch party celebrates Latinx businesses and Capitola loses a culinary veteran
Heads up, foodies: I’m now sending alerts every time I publish a story. Sign up for texts from me here. Thanks to those of you who’ve already subscribed and offered your thoughts! And catch up on my recent work here. … I have some sad news to share from Capitola. Sharon Kay Hadley, the owner […]
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Lily Belli on Food: Tomato Red Alert, a summer podcast playlist and Watsonville leads in compost
Heads up, foodies: I’m now sending alerts every time I publish a story. Sign up for texts from me here. Thanks to those of you who’ve already subscribed and offered your thoughts! And catch up on my recent work here. … Last spring, I reported on California’s new compost mandate and how it would roll […]
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Lookout Update: Family of Aptos High stabbing victim files lawsuit against PVUSD, high school officials
Almost one year after a 17-year-old student died after being stabbed at Aptos High School, the family has filed a lawsuit against the Pajaro Valley Unified School District and Aptos High officials, alleging negligence and wrongful death.
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EATERS DIGEST: A pét-nat parade at Birichino, Hop N’ Barley beer festival returns and a new culinary cozy
Birichino winery is putting its own spin on fizzy, fun pét-nats, a beloved local beer festival returns to Scotts Valley and a chance to experience the as-yet-unopened Trout Farm Inn from your yoga mat — it’s all here in this week’s Eaters Digest.
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Lily Belli on Food: Giant leap for Cabrillo wine program, restaurant supply gets a boost and an apricot bonanza
Heads up, foodies: I’m now sending alerts every time I publish a story. Sign up for texts from me here. Thanks to those of you who’ve already subscribed and offered your thoughts! And catch up on my recent work here. … When longtime Cabrillo College culinary arts instructor Sue Slater retired in 2019, some wondered […]
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There was no shortage of smiling faces at ‘World’s Shortest Parade’ in Aptos
Massive waves rolled through the Santa Cruz County coastline Thursday, as forecast by the National Weather Service…
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Venus Beachside: A creative, nuanced addition to the traditional comforts of Rio Del Mar
Sand dabs, lobster and tastes of the low country. The second Venus brings a bit of Westside panache to Aptos’ Rio Del Mar area as mid-county grows its fine dining scene.