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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After 114 years, iconic Santa Cruz dry cleaner Classic Vapor falls victim to remote work culture
After more than a century in business, Classic Vapor Dry Cleaners in Santa Cruz closes its doors Tuesday, citing financial strain from the pandemic and a lasting shift toward remote work and casual attire.
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Santa Cruz Restaurant Week returning Oct. 22-29
Santa Cruz Restaurant Week runs Oct. 22-29, featuring three-course fixed-price dinners at restaurants across Santa Cruz County to highlight the local culinary scene.
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Eaters Digest: Greens + Grains Bowl at Davenport Roadhouse
Lily Belli heads “just two songs north of Santa Cruz” to dig into one of the standout dishes on the rebooted Davenport Roadhouse menu.
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Best of Santa Cruz County food & drink events, Oct. 10-16
Lookout food & drink correspondent Lily Belli highlights top events happening around Santa Cruz County this weekend and into next week, plus more listings from Lookout’s BOLO events calendar.
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Historic Davenport Roadhouse gets a gentle reboot with new owners and new menu
New owners Gavin Parsons and Ginny Miller took over the historic Davenport Roadhouse in July, updating its menu, patio and outdoor spaces while preserving the beloved inn’s coastal charm.
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Open Farms Tours return to Santa Cruz County this weekend
The Santa Cruz County Open Farms Tours are happening again this weekend, with an expanded lineup of 16 farms and tours spread out over several days.
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Crop report: Santa Cruz County agriculture sees strong gains in berries, produce, nursery crops
Santa Cruz County’s 2024 crop report shows local farm production up 13% — led by booming berry, nursery and produce yields — while timber values fell nearly 20%.
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Seaside’s Other Brother Beer Co. aims to open Aptos taproom by end of year
Seaside-based Other Brother Beer Co. plans to open its first satellite taproom in Aptos Village by the end of the year, taking over the former Doon to Earth space. The new 1,400-square-foot location will feature 22 taps, a small food menu and seating for about 50, marking Aptos’ only craft brewery.
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This week in Santa Cruz County business: Zero Motorcycles to move headquarters abroad; Windmill Cafe’s owner prepares to pass the torch
In her weekly look at local business, Jessica M. Pasko reports on Scotts Valley pioneer Zero Motorcycles moving its HQ to the Netherlands and why the owner of Live Oak landmark Windmill Cafe is moving on, plus numbers, names and events to know.