John Haffey and Ryan Cooley, two sommeliers from Michelin-starred Aubergine in Carmel, have opened Vin Vivant, a new wine bar in Capitola Village, offering a curated but approachable list of French, European and California wines.
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Eaters Digest: Support your favorite Seabright or harbor restaurant
Beleaguered businesses on either side of the closed Murray Street Bridge could use a shot in the arm, and Lily Belli has plenty of suggestions for where to get your food & drink on.
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Best of Santa Cruz County food & drink events, Aug. 15-21
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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This week in Santa Cruz County business: Darco’s closing after 53 years, Hook Outlet opens on Westside, farewell to county’s digital wallet program
A longtime Santa Cruz stationery and printing store will shutter at week’s end, Jessica M. Pasko reports in her weekly look at local business. She’s also got word on The Hook Outlet opening its doors at Mission and Laurel and a variety of news, notes and numbers.
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Santa Cruz County business filings: Week of Aug. 12
Lookout Santa Cruz reviews the public filings from local businesses to report on new businesses starting in the area.
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Lily Belli on Food: Hope in pop-up crab traps; local’s canning how-to book; lemon cucumber overload
Around Santa Cruz County food & drink with Lookout correspondent Lily Belli.
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Facing immigration fears and inflation, a 25-year Watsonville family business fights to survive
Watsonville businesses are struggling with the dual pressures of inflation and immigration fears, with some reporting sales down 70%. At La Minita clothing store, inside a discount mall on Rodriguez Street, Maria Ceballos has added home delivery as customers opt to stay home.
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Eaters Digest: Dahlias at Dynomite Farm
A Live Oak u-pick oasis is Lily Belli’s destination this week, and her Friday newsletter also includes food & drink event recommendations for the weekend and beyond, plus news you might’ve missed.
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This week in Santa Cruz County business: Woodstock’s union moves forward, Joby’s big acquisition, replacement eyed for Ella’s at the Airport
In her weekly look at local business, Jessica M. Pasko has the latest on unionization efforts at downtown Santa Cruz’s Woodstock’s Pizza, a Joby Aviation acquisition and Watsonville considering proposals to take over its airport restaurant.
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Santa Cruz County business filings: Week of Aug. 5
Businesses operating in Santa Cruz County must register with the county clerk. Lookout Santa Cruz reviews the public filings from local businesses to report on new businesses starting in the area.
