Santa Cruz’s Venus Spirits is among a coalition of California craft distillers urging state legislators to make permanent their ability to ship directly to consumers, Jessica M. Pasko reports in her weekly look at local business.
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Craft distillers’ push to ship directly to customers faces legal and political hurdles
California craft distillers’ bid to make pandemic-era direct shipping permanent faces a series of challenges, state Sen. John Laird says, including court rulings on interstate commerce and resistance from within the industry.
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‘It’s very disheartening’: Restaurants in Capitola, Aptos damaged by waves — again
On Thursday morning, coastal storm surges damaged waterfront restaurants in Capitola and Aptos. Less than a year ago, the same businesses required lengthy repairs after similar storms caused major destruction.
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Venus Spirits releases festive new Scandinavian aquavit perfect for winter sipping
It’s a gray December afternoon, and the gloom that threatened at the edges of a blue winter sky all day finally closed in to drench the ground in a cold, persistent rain. Boots are stomped and umbrellas are shaken at the doorway of the Venus Spirits’ inviting Westside Santa Cruz tasting room, where garlands of […]
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Lily Belli on Food: Cheers to a big Venus Spirits win and to Lookout’s wine expert + farmers markets update
Welcome to Lily Belli on Food, a weekly food-focused newsletter from Lookout’s food and drink correspondent, Lily Belli. Keep reading for the latest local food news for Santa Cruz County — plus a few fun odds and ends from my own life and around the web. And do join us as a member, if you […]
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Lily Belli on Food: Checking in on Venus Beachside post-remodel, Soif 2.0 coming to Perg & chili crisp
Hello again! I have returned from a four-month break I took this spring to have a baby. Now, Cecilia is a bouncing, thriving 4-month-old, and I am brimming with new story ideas to bring to you, our Lookout readers. Thank you to Jessica M. Pasko, who kept you up to date on Santa Cruz County’s […]
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Remodeled Venus Beachside puts spirits front and center, leans into seafood
After a six-month makeover, Venus Spirits Cocktails & Kitchen Beachside is back open for business on the Esplanade in Rio Del Mar. Craft cocktails headline the new-look bar, and in addition to faves from its Westside sister location, Beachside boasts lobster rolls, clam chowder and a changing slate of dishes featuring freshly caught fish.
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Alderwood Santa Cruz back open, Venus Beachside soon to follow post-remodels
Downtown’s Alderwood Santa Cruz is cooking again, with a renewed emphasis on fine dining, while Venus Spirits’ Rio Del Mar restaurant is aiming to reopen in July. Both locations underwent a facelift, and Venus Beachside is promising some menu renovations, too.
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Crafting the perfect cocktail with Venus Spirits
Whether it’s margaritas, a drink that begs for a tiny umbrella or something fizzy, Westside Santa Cruz distillery Venus Spirits has a full slate of classes that’ll up your home cocktail game.
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EATERS DIGEST: Local panettone for the holidays, festive foodie events and brunch at Venus
If you enjoy panettone, the Italian Christmas bread, this time of year, find it freshly made at Emozioni Patisserie and Manresa Bread. Plus, kick off the season with two tasty holiday events.