Crab season is departing early, but salmon is on deck, and Santa Cruz spring has sprung in the form of a fine-dining spin on Detroit pizza inside Sante Adairius’ Midtown portal.
Eaters Digest
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EATERS DIGEST: Achilles by the Sea has heart; Humble Sea partners with East End Gastropub
The look and atmosphere of the new Mediterranean fast-casual restaurant at Morrissey and Soquel is a major upgrade on what used to be a Taco Bell, Lily Belli writes. Meanwhile, fans of Humble Sea are getting a mid-county outpost in Capitola.
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EATERS DIGEST: Restaurant Malik Williams opens in Aptos; Scotts Valley’s Pizza Series expands to Stanford
The newest chef on Santa Cruz County’s fine-dining scene is also its youngest in 21-year-old Malik Williams, and Lily Belli gives you an introduction to his eponymous Aptos establishment along with other bits, bites and sips in her latest Eaters Digest.
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EATERS DIGEST: Big Basin’s new downtown tasting room, plus where to celebrate St. Paddy’s
Lower Pacific’s food and drink scene is about to get a major upgrade, and there will be no shortage of places to shake your shamrock around Santa Cruz County next week, including a salute to the Poet & the Patriot.
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EATERS DIGEST: Chicken Foot fundraises for Ukraine; Venus releases California-grown agave spirit
The Westside’s Venus Spirits is among the first distillers in the Golden State to use only California-grown agave, part of a move to drought-resistant agriculture, while chef Jessica Yarr is honoring her Ukrainian heritage with a series of events.
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EATERS DIGEST: Vasili’s closing, new venture for Hanloh chef and chowder cook-off returns
A Mission Street staple is shuttering this weekend, though the spot might not be vacant long. Lily Belli also checks in on the next move for chef Lalita Kaewsawang and runs down foodie events you don’t want to miss in her latest Eaters Digest.
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EATERS DIGEST: Humble Sea Tavern opens, Fungus Fair fun and about that Kimchi Dog
Though the calendar claims it’s winter, Lily Belli is feeling in a springtime mood. The latest Eaters Digest contains the latest news about Humble Sea’s new location in Felton, a taste of the kimchi dog at Steamer Lane Supply, a preview of a fungus fair this weekend, and much more.
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EATERS DIGEST: Missed out on that Valentine’s Day reservation? Fear not
With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, Lily Belli has some ideas for you — both traditional and more alternative. She also has a rundown of the local SF Beer Week calendar, with events and specials happening around Santa Cruz County.
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EATERS DIGEST: Mutari’s chocolate cafe to close, Mentone happenings and stellar pastas at Lago di Como
Valentine’s Day marks a bittersweet last day downtown for Mutari, with the space it’s occupied for the past seven years set for demolition. But fear not, Lily Belli finds that there’s plenty of foodie love afoot in Santa Cruz County.
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EATERS DIGEST: Cruz Kitchen & Taps opens and a Santa Cruz Starbucks files for unionization
The chef behind Drunk Monkeys food truck has things cooking in the former Saturn Cafe spot in downtown Santa Cruz, while a growing Starbucks labor movement is looking to get foothold in California on Ocean Street.