Lily Belli’s Tuesday newsletter covers a milestone in unionization efforts at Santa Cruz-based Verve Coffee Roasters, a new butcher shop/restaurant hybrid on East Cliff Drive, where to raise a glass to the late Dolly Parton and plenty more in the world of local food and drink.
Lily Belli on Food
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Lily Belli on Food: Our local martini bounty, farmers markets’ apple festival/fundraiser and a fun foodie weekend ahead
In her Tuesday newsletter, Lily Belli directs you to her top martini picks around Santa Cruz County, spotlights a cornucopia of food & drink events happening around the area and plenty more.
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Lily Belli on Food: August’s best bites; fall food & drink events to put on your calendar
Highlights from Lily Belli’s August culinary adventures plus a look ahead of autumn happenings around Santa Cruz County – you’ll find all that and more in her Tuesday newsletter.
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Lily Belli on Food: Scientists take plunge with Fathom Spirits; Pacific Cookie Company’s tribute to a legend
Lily Belli introduces the scientists who have turned their gin hobby into Watsonville’s newest distillery, relays how Pacific Cookie Company is honoring Dolly Parton, looks ahead to the Santa Cruz County Fair and plenty more in her latest newsletter.
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Lily Belli on Food: A passing at Dharma’s; Humble Sea’s crawfish boil; Open Farm Tours return for 12th year
In her Tuesday newsletter, Lily Belli shares news of the passing of Bernie Shapiro, notes upcoming events at Humble Sea Brewing Co., Bookshop Santa Cruz and farms around the county, plus plenty more.
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Lily Belli on Food: Stockwell Cellars’ pivot; The Neighbor’s, Over The Hill Gang Saloon closing; La Placa Italian Cuisine opens in Scotts Valley
It’s last call for Stockwell Cellars’ Westside Santa Cruz tasting room, at LGBTQ+-oriented pub The Neighbor’s downtown and at Pleasure Point mainstay Over The Hill Gang Saloon, Lily Belli reports in her Tuesday newsletter.
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Lily Belli on Food: Beauregard Vineyards’ worthwhile white zin; piloting pesticide alternatives
Lily Belli heads to Bonny Doon to taste a surprising new offering from Beauregard Vineyards, notes a program in which Pajaro Valley farmers will use steam as a fumigant substitute and shares a tip for making the most of your tomato harvest.
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Lily Belli on Food: Casalegno’s revival, La Placa’s Scotts Valley move and Testicle Festival returns
Big plans at Casalegno’s in the Soquel hills, La Placa Family Bakery closes in Ben Lomond and prepares to reopen as La Placa Italian Cuisine on Mount Hermon Road, upcoming festivals and more – it’s all in Lily Belli’s Tuesday food & drink newsletter.
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Lily Belli on Food: Apple farmers’ woes; Driscoll’s legal battles; ex-mayor’s ice cream journey
In her Tuesday newsletter, Lily Belli notes the latest challenges for apple growers across California, multi-front litigation for a Watsonville berry giant and Don Lane’s quest to visit 100 ice cream shops around the state this month.
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Lily Belli on Food: Homeless Garden Project milestone, Bookie’s move downtown, culinary greats at Bookshop
A big next step for Homeless Garden Project, a move downtown for Bookie’s Pizza, renowned culinary minds joining forces at Bookshop Santa Cruz – find all that and plenty more in Lily Belli’s Tuesday newsletter.