Two new vendors are joining Abbott Square Market, with longstanding farmers market stall India Gourmet opening a permanent kiosk and Luna’s Borikén Bites preparing to debut Puerto Rican dishes in the Octagon. The additions expand the downtown Santa Cruz food hall’s lineup with globally inspired menus.
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This week in Santa Cruz County business: Graniterock facing lawsuit over Pajaro River; housing development at former Outdoor World site moves forward
In her weekly look at local business, Jessica M. Pasko reports on a lawsuit filed by environmental groups against Watsonville’s Graniterock, development continuing in downtown Santa Cruz and plenty more names, numbers and dates to know.
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Lily Belli on Food: Too Good To Go’s foodie win-win; Scotts Valley, Felton farmers markets returning; NYT’s local faves
Lily Belli test-drives a national app that helps restaurants cut down on food waste and gets customers big discounts, notes the return of a pair of Santa Cruz Mountains farmers markets and relays the local attractions that got New York Times shout-outs recently.
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Santa Cruz County business filings: Week of April 21
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.
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Leftover meals, low prices, less waste: Why some Santa Cruz County restaurants are turning to Too Good To Go
A small but growing number of Santa Cruz County restaurants and grocery stores are using the Too Good To Go app to sell leftover food in discounted “surprise bags,” helping reduce waste while recouping some costs. Customers trade choice for steep savings, and businesses say the program not only keeps food out of landfills but can also bring in new patrons.
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Watsonville’s El Frijolito adds takeout-only taco spot near Highway 1
Watsonville mainstay El Frijolito has opened a second location, Tacos El Frijolito, offering a takeout-only menu of Mexican staples near the Highway 1 corridor. The expansion builds on the family-run restaurant’s nearly 40-year history and recent remodel of its original downtown location.
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This week in Santa Cruz County business: Paystand’s new partnership, U.S. trade commission to investigate claims against Joby, Dharma’s cry for help
Jessica M. Pasko’s weekly column is back with news of local payments company Paystand partnering with a big name, a U.S. Trade Commission investigation in to Joby Aviation, upcoming dates to know, and more.
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Lily Belli on Food: Salmon season opens; Grey Bears expands; and ramen-slurping poetry
The latest in Santa Cruz County food & drink news, notes, event recommendations and more from Lookout correspondent Lily Belli.
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This week in Santa Cruz County business: County reaches settlement with Walgreens; businesses invited to partake in World Cup promotions
Jessica M. Pasko’s weekly column returns with news of Santa Cruz County getting more than half a million from pharmacy giant Walgreens and local businesses’ chance to get in on World Cup fever, plus names, numbers and dates to know.
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Santa Cruz County business filings: Week of April 7
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.
