Sand dabs, lobster and tastes of the low country. The second Venus brings a bit of Westside panache to Aptos’ Rio Del Mar area as mid-county grows its fine dining scene.
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EATERS DIGEST: Superlative seafood, Venus Beachside opens and can the Perg rise again?
Enjoy your Independence Day weekend with local seafood recommendations, a free treat at the Boardwalk and weekend events for craft beer lovers.
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Lily Belli on Food: Venus taps chef John Harry for Beachside, Glaum gains, Zayante mysteries & ‘foodies’ vs. ‘buffs’
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 month, Venus Spirits owner Sean Venus announced plans to open a second restaurant […]
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Smack-dab beachside: Chef John Harry matches low country eats to the bay at second Venus
Our wealth of fresh organic produce enticed John Harry, the new chef of Venus Spirits Cocktails & Kitchen Beachside, to California. Now, the veteran of Alderwood and Post Ranch Inn is working to create a novel taste for Santa Cruz County on the Esplanade in Rio Del Mar.
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Lily Belli on Food: Venus to open new kitchen in Aptos, PNW chefs visit Big Basin and Pie for the People returns
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! … Some big news came in over the weekend: The team behind Westside distillery Venus Spirits announced that it will open a second […]
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EATERS DIGEST: Chicken Foot fundraises for Ukraine; Venus releases California-grown agave spirit
The Westside’s Venus Spirits is among the first distillers in the Golden State to use only California-grown agave, part of a move to drought-resistant agriculture, while chef Jessica Yarr is honoring her Ukrainian heritage with a series of events.
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Restaurants, distilleries bracing for changes in alcohol distribution, consumption laws
Starting Jan. 1, restaurants, distilleries and consumers throughout California will be dealing with changes to the state’s booze laws. These include tightened restrictions on to-go beverages and a renewal of the prohibition on shipping spirits within the state.
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Keeping It Local: Get your loved ones toasting with Santa Cruz’s quaffable best
Lookout’s “ Keeping It Local” gift guide continues with Lily Belli’s list of drinkables from spirits, wine and beer to coffee. Lily and Wallace Baine will be taking turns this week on various guides, from art to food to clothing, so stay tuned!