Lily Belli’s exhaustive search for Santa Cruz County’s best BLT has yielded not one but two winners, classics from Sicily and Genoa play well on Water Street, a sweet local bakery lands in the Capitola Mall and a tasty reason to head to Skypark are all on the menu in the latest Eaters Digest.
Eaters Digest
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EATERS DIGEST: Big flavors at Namaste India Bistro, a farmers market guide and new brunch pop-up
Big, bold flavors from northern and southern India brighten up Westside Santa Cruz, and one local chef brings a fresh take on brunch with a new pop-up. Plus, two events for wine lovers … and don’t miss Lookout’s farmers market guide.
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EATERS DIGEST: Hakouya’s probiotic miso dressing, culinary birthdays and the BLT search continues
August is birthday month for several Santa Cruz County culinary establishments, and they’re celebrating in style. Plus, Lily’s new favorite local condiment and her search for a great local BLT.
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EATERS DIGEST: Tea at Vim, Burger in Aptos closes and Madson Wines opens Westside tasting room
This week in food and drink news, afternoon tea at Vim delights, Madson Wines joins the Westside scene and Burger suddenly shutters its Aptos location. Plus, a Ukrainian cultural festival fundraises in Felton.
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EATERS DIGEST: Faultline Brewing nears Scotts Valley opening, and the challenge of wine-pairing dinners
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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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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EATERS DIGEST: Top local Yelp spots, an Asian snack shack and a Pretty Good burger
This week’s roundup of great things to eat in the county includes a veggie smash burger, Asian snacks and fiddlehead ferns.
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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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EATERS DIGEST: Superlative seafood, Venus Beachside opens and can the Perg rise again?
Enjoy your Independence Day weekend with local seafood recommendations, a free treat at the Boardwalk and weekend events for craft beer lovers.
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EATERS DIGEST: A guide to food trucks and pop-ups, yakitori and takoyaki on the Westside and the weirdest cookie
Use Lookout’s guide to food trucks and pop-ups to help you navigate Santa Cruz County’s thriving scene, including a pair of pop-ups serving yakitori and takoyaki on the Westside. Plus, Ser and Madson wineries grace the pages of Wine Enthusiast.