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Monterey Bay Restaurant Group Expands into Los Gatos
What does that word “ambrosia” mean to you? If you are of a certain vintage, you can’t help but think of a gelatinous pineapple, mandarin orange and Cool Whip creation—served upside down—that your grandma made on holidays. A special treat. Perhaps that’s not quite what...
Coyotes spotted in Santa Cruz neighborhoods
FREEDOM, Calif. — A post on social media about frequent coyote sightings worries some people living in a Santa Cruz neighborhood. The post says coyotes are becoming more aggressive with pets and humans on Berkeley Way. The Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter says it is mating season, and coyotes...
Mercury News: Sci fi-themed bar and grill to reopen in Downtown Campbell
The Mercury News published a nice introduction into what the owners of the soon to be opening 7 Stars Bar and Grill are trying to do with their new location in Downtown Campbell. Their location in Downtown Campbell is expected to be a continuation of their previous location in San Jose that closed in 2021.
Santa Cruz salmon anglers facing challenges keeping afloat
SANTA CRUZ, California (KSBW) — The abrupt end of salmon season, announced on April 10, has left commercial fishermen across the Central Coast grappling with economic fallout and seeking alternative income sources. “It’s frustrating to see, and I’m losing faith that we might ever even have salmon season again,”...
Lottery ticket worth $162,024 sold at San Jose gas station
SAN JOSE — Whether it was a spur-of the moment decision or a regular player is not known, but someone who stopped at a San Jose gas station Tuesday night bought a Fantasy 5 game ticket worth $162,024, officials said. The unknown winner shared the overall jackpot of $324,048...
Best Deli Restaurants in San Jose, CA
We highlight three exceptional establishments known for serving some of the best Deli sandwiches in San Jose. These featured restaurants—Grace Deli & Cafe, Antipasto’s, and Bertucelli’s La Villa Gourmet—offer a glimpse into the rich tapestry of flavors and traditions that define the local deli scene. San Jose is home to a vibrant and diverse deli food culture. They are known for serving some of the best Deli sandwiches in San Jose.
This San Jose Tortilleria Makes the Best Sonoran Flour Tortillas in the South Bay
In the United States, many Mexican food enthusiasts don’t consider flour tortillas to be as “authentic” as corn tortillas, arguing that they’re not a real part of the cuisine. And it’s true that the mass-produced flour tortillas you find in a Crunchwrap Supreme or packaged at the grocery store tend to compromise everything in favor of shelf stability. They have the same texture and flavor profile as a sheet of paper.
Saison Cellar Scotts Valley Welcomes New Manager
July 16, 2024 – Truth be told, I was shopping for something that ACE Hardware in Scotts Valley didn’t have when I noticed activity going on outside Saison Cellar & Wine Bar in the Kings Village Shopping Center. They were hosting a popup with Kikuchi x Yuko and at least a few Saison patrons were taking advantage of the opportunity. I was curious what they had on their list for Sauvignon Blanc and operations director Jane McElrone pointed me to two interesting French options, the 2020 Pascal Jolivet and the 2020 Saint Sulpice SB-Semillon, both of which I included in last Friday’s “Grape Escape” on Sauvy B.
Saratoga works to revitalize downtown amid budget constraints
Saratoga restaurant owner Nick Miller has fond memories of growing up in the city, spending time with family in its downtown area, trying out restaurants and attending community events. Miller eventually left Saratoga for college, but it was those memories that brought him back to the South Bay city to...
This new dessert spot offers cubed toasted marshmallow ice cream on a stick
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Satisfy your sweet tooth with the latest dessert creation to make its way to the Bay Area: cubed ice cream coated in torched marshmallow on a stick. This popular Korean street food can now be found in Sunnyvale at Coco S’more, which soft opened...
JAZZ ON THE PLAZZ Features Chris Cain Band In Concert In Los Gatos Park
Jazz On The Plazz features Chris Cain Band in a Free Outdoor Concert, August 7 at Los Gatos Town Plaza,. This outdoor summer concert series presents World-Renowned Musicians in a friendly picnic atmosphere. Bring a picnic basket and a lawn chair and enjoy free seating. Or purchase reserved seating and specialty foods and wine.
Bad Animal: The radical, Dionysian bookshop and natural-wine bar in Santa Cruz
There are people who like bookshops. Then there is Andrew Sivak, who once used a bookshop — Santa Cruz’s now-shuttered Logos Books & Records — to run an underground and only one-year college he claims had a 100 percent success rate in placing people into graduate schools.
Hidden Villa celebrates 100 years of promoting social justice amid natural beauty
Tucked away at the base of the Santa Cruz Mountains, the serene oasis that is Hidden Villa can feel far removed from the bustle of the Bay Area. The 1,600-acre ranch, however, has played a central role in promoting social justice in the Bay Area for 100 years. In 1924,...
Watch Free Movies Under The Stars This Summer At The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk In NorCal
There are few places more magical than the boardwalk in the summertime. The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is an iconic destination in Northern California. This summer, the Boardwalk is hosting free movie nights on the beach. So bring a big blanket, and some snacks, and join in on this fun event.
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