Some 24 home cooks and bakers entered recipes in a contest to mark the Capitola landmark’s 45th anniversary, with first prize going to a concoction that stood out for its creativity, use of multiple Gayle’s products, ease of assembly and overall deliciousness.
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Double the Discretion: Brewhouse upgrade rings in Soquel brewery’s 10th anniversary
Discretion Brewing’s 20-barrel system has the capacity to brew twice as much beer and is more energy-efficient than the old 10-barrel system, and you can see it all in action March 11 when Discretion celebrates 10 years in business.
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EATERS DIGEST: Tacos and treats at Capitola Mall, fundraiser for Pie Ranch and Clam Chowder Cook-Off
Find quesabirria tacos, honey cake and more at locally owned businesses in the food court at the Capitola Mall. This weekend, chef Diego Felix fundraises for Pie Ranch and the Clam Chowder Cook-Off returns to the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk.
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Mariposa Coffee brings Vietnamese and Cuban coffee, vegetarian street food to downtown Santa Cruz
After incubating Mariposa Coffee Bar as a pop-up for two years, owners Tram Vu and Chelsea Cabrera have established a brick-and-mortar on Pacific Avenue in downtown Santa Cruz and expanded their menu of Cuban coffee and Cubanos to include Vietnamese coffee and street snacks.
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Lily Belli on Food: A bargain for crab fans, tasting Santa Cruz Mountains terroir & carbonara as a verb
This week — her last before her leave — Lily explains why crab prices are so low, previews a series of summer wine-pairing dinners and mines YouTube for tips on a pasta classic. Flooded market has Dungeness crab prices way down Live crabs are going for $9 per pound at H&H Fresh Fish Co. in […]
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Taste of Terroir dinner series uncorks Santa Cruz Mountains wines
With seven events on this year’s slate from March to November, oenophiles (or aspiring oenophiles) have plenty to choose from in exploring the Santa Cruz Mountains Agriculture Viticulture Area’s subregions, iconic wineries and grape varieties.
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Flooded market has Dungeness crab prices way down
Live crabs are going for $9 per pound at H&H Fresh Fish Co. in the Santa Cruz Harbor, less than half of the $20 mark seen in recent holiday seasons. “It’s great for the customer,” says an H&H co-owner, “but bad for the fishermen.”
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EATERS DIGEST: PilsGNAR fest returns, plus standouts at Vim and Alderwood Pacific
This week, Humble Sea Brewing Co. celebrates pilsner with a packed lineup at its PilsGNAR fest this Saturday, Paradise Beach Grille reopens in Capitola Village and dishes to savor from Vim Dining & Desserts and Alderwood Pacific.
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Creative, comforting cuisine, stellar desserts, warm service make Vim worth battling Mission St. traffic
Vim Dining & Desserts continues to fly under the radar for many Santa Cruzans, but wins repeat customers with its menu of new American cuisine and service with a thoughtful, personal touch on the Westside.
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Lily Belli on Food: Cooking for Capitola a smashing success, Burger Week is nigh & Valentine’s rib-eye
This week, Lily recaps the team effort by Capitola and Soquel chefs and their staffs that raised $40,000 to help workers affected by post-storm restaurant closures, previews Santa Cruz Burger Week and reveals a meaty splurge. All-star fundraiser Cooking for Capitola raises $40K for restaurant employees “When a disaster comes, chefs have a great opportunity […]