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Lily Belli on Food: Into the Trout Farm pool, Beer Thirty’s Midtown spot has a name + a delightful shrimp boil
Heads up, foodies: I’m now sending alerts every time I publish a story. Sign up for texts from me here. Thanks to those of you who’ve already subscribed and offered your thoughts! And catch up on my recent work here. … I have a couple of big pieces of news to share — first, the […]
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Lily Belli on Food: Brew Cruz warms up the bus, Staff of Life’s Watsonville fun and whither free bread?
Heads up, foodies: I’m now sending alerts every time I publish a story. Sign up for texts from me here. Thanks to those of you who’ve already subscribed and offered your thoughts! And catch up on my recent work here. … Betty Jane rides again! That’s right, craft beer fans — after a hiatus of […]
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EATERS DIGEST: Vamonos Comida opens in the Octagon and farewell to Funk’s Franks
Belly Goat Burgers owners open a Mexican cantina in the Octagon, Chicago-inspired food truck Funk’s Franks says goodbye, and a few summer pleasures to enjoy before the season’s gone.
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Pleasure Point: Key characters and famous folks
Jay Moriarity My old neighbor and idol, Jay Moriarity showed a lot of patience with me. A world-renowned Mavericks charger and waterman by the time he graduated high school, he was one of my favorite people to surf with, especially when the waves picked up. He never barked at me for tugging his wetsuit sleeve, […]
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Pleasure Point: Iconic landmarks and can’t-miss institutions
Pony Park Nestled between Schwan Lake and 17th Avenue, Pony Park is a hidden gem for nature lovers. A grove of giant live oak trees provides a dense series of pathways that circle the park, some with tree branches the size of tree trunks! These living giants are perfect for kids to climb or as […]
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Pleasure Point: Beautiful quirks and local lore
The old Roadhouse before it got knocked down to make room for luxury houses. Credit: Via WikiMedia Commons The Roadhouse This establishment, situated a stone’s throw from the cliffs at 38th Avenue, has a long and exciting story. Constructed in 1902 by an Irishman named Henchy, midway through the effort it was decided to install […]
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Pleasure Point: A rapidly changing, surf-obsessed neighborhood with a gritty past
Pleasure Point’s beat-up beach cottages are being torn down to erect multistory, multimillion-dollar homes. For lifelong Point denizens like the author, the changing face of an iconic neighborhood — one of California’s last rough-edged coastal zones — hasn’t been without its pros and cons. While the scene has become livelier and friendlier over the years, the cost of living has soared, sending many longtime locals packing.
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Lily Belli on Food: SoFria launch party celebrates Latinx businesses and Capitola loses a culinary veteran
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Lily Belli on Food: Tomato Red Alert, a summer podcast playlist and Watsonville leads in compost
Heads up, foodies: I’m now sending alerts every time I publish a story. Sign up for texts from me here. Thanks to those of you who’ve already subscribed and offered your thoughts! And catch up on my recent work here. … Last spring, I reported on California’s new compost mandate and how it would roll […]
