In her Tuesday newsletter, Lily Belli recaps her favorite Santa Cruz County menu items from last month, previews the new tenant at Watsonville Municipal Airport’s restaurant and notes upcoming local art events that might appeal to foodies.
Lily Belli on Food
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Lily Belli on Food: Passing the baton at Alta Organic Coffee; El Toro Bravo is back; Living Swell Kombucha’s brick-and-mortar spot
In her Tuesday newsletter, Lily Belli spotlights a changing of the guard at a Westside coffee stalwart, the reopening of a Capitola Village fave, where you now can find Living Swell Kombucha outside of local farmers markets and plenty more in Santa Cruz County food & drink.
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Lily Belli on Food: The dangers of death cap mushrooms; El Toro Bravo set to reopen in Capitola Village; a peek inside SARA’s Cellar
In her Tuesday newsletter, Lily Belli writes about a fungus for foragers to beware of, notes the reopening of a Capitola Village Mexican standby and previews a chance to taste some exclusive brews at Sante Adairius.
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Lily Belli on Food: Reporting the Pescavore story; Bad Animal’s bistro pivot; chowder cook-off on horizon
In her Tuesday newsletter, Lily Belli writes about the monthslong work on a story about a Santa Cruz seafood entrepreneur who’s facing stalking charges, notes the opening of French-forward Bad Animal Bistro and previews a coming local culinary favorite.
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Lily Belli on Food: Abbott Square food openings, Other Brother Beer Co.’s lively Aptos menu, Seabright business struggles
In her Tuesday newsletter, Lily Belli notes a reshuffling at downtown Santa Cruz’s Abbott Square Market, reviews the new Aptos Village outpost of Seaside’s Other Brother Beer Co. and catches up with business owners affected by the Murray Street Bridge closure.
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Lily Belli on Food: Last-minute NYE plans, Other Brother Beer opens in Aptos, and new chef at Bad Animal
The latest in Santa Cruz County food & drink news, notes, recommendations and more from Lookout correspondent Lily Belli.
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Lily Belli on Food: Boisterous bistro fare at Mane Kitchen & Cocktails; former local chef leading Chez Panisse offshoot; Lily’s Christmas Eve menu
In her Tuesday newsletter, Lily Belli dishes on Mane Kitchen & Cocktails in downtown Santa Cruz, notes a former local chef helming a sister restaurant for Berkeley’s famed Chez Panisse and an opening date for Dungeness crab season, and unveils her Christmas Eve menu.
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Lily Belli on Food: S.J. chain bringing Midtown brunch to downtown Santa Cruz; gluten-free Switch Bakery sets January café opening
The Breakfast Club at Midtown is set to take over the former Alderwood Pacific spot in downtown Santa Cruz, while a few blocks away, gluten-free farmers market standby Switch Bakery will open in the former Café Limelight early next month.
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Lily Belli on Food: Downtown holiday pop-ups, Bottega’s seasonal goodies and seeking NYC recs
In her Tuesday newsletter, Lily Belli notes happenings in downtown Santa Cruz this month, spotlights festive touches in Live Oak and Seabright and asks readers for tips for a quick New York City getaway.
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Lily Belli on Food: Mesmerizing mushrooms, Home Away launches and holiday cookie decorating workshops
Santa Cruz Mushrooms in Live Oak, the new Home Away in Soquel and Mission West on Santa Cruz’s Westside are just some of the spots Lily Belli is stopping at in her Tuesday newsletter.