Suggestions for a delicious Father’s Day, a new taphouse opens in Capitola Village, Alderwood expands its chef’s counter tasting menu, a fish sandwich that ticks all the boxes at Seabright Deli and more as Lily Belli returns.
Eaters Digest
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EATERS DIGEST: New Driscoll’s strawberry, Avant Garden Party returns and fun summer drinks
Enjoy June’s arrival with these warm-weather recommendations, including a refreshing local pilsner, fun ciders, local pie crust and the return of Midtown Fridays and the Avant Garden Party.
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EATERS DIGEST: Olallieberries return, lattes at Honeylux & a downtown restaurant cruise
In this berry-licious issue of Eaters Digest, find rare and delicate olallieberries at Prevedelli Farms and treat yourself to a strawberries-and-cream berry tea latte at Honeylux in Watsonville.
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EATERS DIGEST: Funk’s Franks, Santa Cruz Mountain Brewing turns 17 and ‘All About Gin’
Chicago native Charlie Funk brings classics from the Windy City to Santa Cruz with his Funk’s Franks food truck, glass shortage shocks local wineries, plus this weekend’s beer-filled events.
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EATERS DIGEST: Sweet Bean’s vegan treats, Newtown Noir apple wine and Live Earth U-picks return
From a high-end Alderwood-Australian wine pairing to vegan breakfast pastries, we’ve got you covered for a great eating weekend ahead.
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EATERS DIGEST: Pizza Series, Gilman Brewing to replace two old Tony & Alba’s; Huda’s new flavor-packed vegan lunch
Pop-up Pizza Series finds a permanent home at the old Tony & Alba’s in Scotts Valley, while in Santa Cruz, Berkeley’s Gilman Brewing Co. plans a fall opening at the Tony & Alba’s location on Soquel Avenue in Midtown. Plus, Huda wows with a flavor-packed vegan lunch on Pacific Avenue.
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EATERS DIGEST: Wine tasting at Regan, Sandor Katz coming to Bookshop and Santa Cruz’s British chippy
New projects from John Bargetto and Luna Sea Vodka, and travel across the pond with Scrumptious Fish & Chips and Mentone. It’s all here as Lily Belli delivers another scoop of Eaters Digest.
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EATERS DIGEST: Blossom’s farm stand, new brunch spots and grants for small restaurants
Blossom’s Biodynamic Farm’s farm stand and coffeehouse in Corralitos is full of local goodies, yet another restaurant opens for brunch, Chef Enzo crafts a piña colada-inspired pastry and Food Truck Fridays return.
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EATERS DIGEST: Chubbs’ choice chicken, Coffee Conspiracy booted and El Mercado reopens
Happy Friday! Although I already miss the warm days from last weekend, I’m not mad about a little extra rain. Rain or shine, visitors can now stop into Big Basin Vineyards’ new satellite tasting room on lower Pacific Avenue, which opened Thursday to the public. The opening marks a significant shift for the area that […]
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EATERS DIGEST: The Prevedelli legacy, Easter eats and farmers market finds
Veteran farmer Frank Prevedelli’s legacy lives on through a memorial scholarship, and spring heats up with an April lineup of wine tasting events and outdoor dining.