In her Tuesday newsletter, Lily Belli reports on the effects of high food prices and insecurity as the holiday season approaches, notes a national critic’s praise for a local wine and recommends a “Nightmare Before Christmas”-themed happening in downtown Santa Cruz.
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Lily Belli on Food: Manresa Bread spreads its wings, Miracle’s Christmas kitsch returning to Abbott Square and getting ready for Thanksgiving
In her Tuesday newsletter, Lily Belli notes Manresa Bread’s move into a bigger space, with a bistro to come, on the Westside, previews the return of Christmas-themed pop-up Miracle to Abbott Square and begins making Thanksgiving plans.
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Lily Belli on Food: Mane Kitchen & Cocktails opens downtown; Hanloh ending run at Bad Animal; Capitola Mall’s new sweet spot
In her Tuesday newsletter, Lily Belli gets a first taste of Art Deco-inspired Mane Kitchen & Cocktails, reports on the end of chef Lalita Kaewsawang’s Thai pop-up at Bad Animal, notes the opening of Spontaneous Confections in the Capitola Mall and plenty more from around Santa Cruz County food & drink.
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Lily Belli on Food: Restaurant community joins to help Gabriella Café chef; Moss Landing dining revival
In her Tuesday newsletter, Lily Belli spotlights local chefs collaborating on a fundraising dinner for Gabriella Café chef Gema Cruz as she faces cancer, gives readers a taste of newcomer The Landing and notes other local food & drink news and events of interest.
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Lily Belli on Food: Food safety net under strain; vote for your foodie faves on the Lookout List; getting back into the hosting groove
In her Tuesday newsletter, Lily Belli reports on challenging times for food-insecure Santa Cruz County residents and the nonprofits that help them, encourages readers to make their voices heard on the Lookout List and gets back into the dinner party swing.
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Lily Belli on Food: Inside Davenport Roadhouse’s update, a trio of fab fall foodie events and Santa Cruz Restaurant Week returns
In her Tuesday newsletter covering Santa Cruz County food & drink, Lily Belli shares what new owners have been up to at a Davenport landmark, spotlights three reasons to get out and about Saturday and lots more.
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Lily Belli on Food: More food businesses coming to downtown Santa Cruz, Alice Waters at the Rio and a ranch dressing recipe to try
In her Tuesday newsletter, Lily Belli has word on Mane Kitchen & Cocktails taking over the former Betty’s Eat Inn on Pacific Avenue and Switch Bakery coming to Café Limelight’s Cedar Street spot, highlights upcoming events and shares a recipe that’s been a recent hit.
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Lily Belli on Food: Inside New Leaf’s new River Street store; Soif’s slow progress; Open Farm Tours on the horizon
In her Tuesday newsletter, Lily Belli surveys the latest New Leaf, updates the progress of Soif Wine Bar and Merchant in the former Caffe Pergolesi, looks ahead to Open Farm Tours and more.
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Lily Belli on Food: Monterey restaurateur set for Watsonville airport landing; CZU’s impact on local wine industry; Extra Tasty Tour finale
In her Tuesday newsletter, Lily Belli covers news about Watsonville Municipal Airport’s on-site eatery, traces the effects of 2020’s CZU fire on Santa Cruz Mountains winemakers and spotlights upcoming food & drink events.
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Lily Belli on Food: Seeking personality at La Bahia; Verve union vote set for Sept. 30; Obló closes downtown
La Bahia’s food and drink options are beautiful and feature excellent service, Lily Belli writes, but a bit stiff and lacking in personality. Her Tuesday newsletter also has the latest on the unionization process at Verve Coffee, another downtown Santa Cruz closure and a local food brand’s offerings under recall.