As we enter the first week of February, stave off winter colds with a citrus smorgasbord, enjoy Ice Cream for Breakfast Day at the Penny Ice Creamery, and Lily Belli looks for a local take on an iconic burger.
Eaters Digest
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EATERS DIGEST: Betty Noodles returns, Pizza Series pops up and El Vaquero Winery wins double gold
Betty Noodles returns to downtown Santa Cruz after closing in 2019, with bowls of soup that are bigger and better than ever. El Vaquero Winery wins two double gold medals for its carignan and cabernet franc, and The Pizza Series pops up in Scotts Valley with Detroit-style pies.
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EATERS DIGEST: Chanterelle pizza at Bookie’s, kraut class at Mountain Feed and Agri-Culture scholarships
This weekend, savor the season with a chanterelle and guanciale pizza at Bookie’s in Santa Cruz and learn to make golden sauerkraut with Mountain Feed & Farm Supply in Ben Lomond. Plus, a quick stop at Monterey’s Alta Bakery.
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EATERS DIGEST: Start the day at Busy Bees, Happy Boy Farms floods and a virtual D.E.W.N. wine tasting
Chef Ty Pearce offers comforting breakfast classics at Busy Bees Café and Catering in Capitola, Happy Boy Farms launches a GoFundMe to help keep it afloat after a devastating flood and a virtual wine tasting to challenge your palate.
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EATERS DIGEST: Egg-cellent breakfast sandwiches at Mad Yolks, Mushroom Month downtown and a chowder call-out
Find rainy day comfort in satisfying breakfast sandwiches from new downtown egg-themed spot Mad Yolks, shumai bento boxes from pop-up Yakitori Toriman and truffles at Mentone.
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EATERS DIGEST: NYE plans, and the best things I ate and drank in 2022
As 2022 draws to a close, Lily Belli reflects on some of her favorite dishes and drinks from the past year. Plus, some suggestions for a festive New Year’s Eve.
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EATERS DIGEST: Taste the plant-based love at Honey B, Gilman Brewing opens and live crab at H&H Fresh Fish
Plant-based sourdough cinnamon rolls, Spanish octopus and dark-chocolate-covered dried apricots made for good eating this week. Plus, Gilman Brewing announces its opening day and Shanty Shack turns 6.
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EATERS DIGEST: Fresh truffle bonanza, Dungeness delayed again and Mutari’s holiday cameo
In this week’s Eaters Digest, Lily Belli reveals where to find and what to do with fresh black and white truffles, Mutari Craft Chocolate opens its online store and another delay for Dungeness crab lovers.
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EATERS DIGEST: Local panettone for the holidays, festive foodie events and brunch at Venus
If you enjoy panettone, the Italian Christmas bread, this time of year, find it freshly made at Emozioni Patisserie and Manresa Bread. Plus, kick off the season with two tasty holiday events.
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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.