Category Archives: Food & Food News

Santa Cruz County food & drink changes & closures, as of May 3, 2020

Here is the current status of many local restaurants, grocery stores and other food/drink vendors, as of the end of the day May 3. Some of the several items in this article that are new since last time: Coffeetopia (some … Continue reading

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Santa Cruz County food & drink changes & closures, as of April 26, 2020

Santa Cruz County food & drink changes & closures, as of April 26, 2020 Here is the current status of many local restaurants, grocery stores and other food/drink vendors, as of April 26 (as far as I know). Exciting news: … Continue reading

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Santa Cruz County food & drink changes & closures, as of April 18, 2020

Hi again. Here is the latest status of many local restaurants, grocery stores and other food/drink vendors. Some highlights: the restaurant section includes new info on sweet treats from Aunt LaLi’s & The Penny Ice Creamery, lots of Mexican options … Continue reading

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Santa Cruz County food & drink changes & closures, as of April 11, 2020

Hi there. During Shelter In Place, here’s the latest status of many local restaurants and other businesses. Hope it helps you simultaneously support local businesses and nourish yourselves—it’s current as of the end of the day yesterday, April 11 (as … Continue reading

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Santa Cruz County food & drink changes & closures, as of April 1, 2020

Hi everyone. Thanks to everyone who has emailed me with more restaurants to add, and to those who have thanked me for all the energy I’m spending on these lists. Both are appreciated! I am publishing new articles as often … Continue reading

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Santa Cruz County food/drink closures & changes, as of March 25, 2020

Hi — I am still doing what I can to share information during the Coronavirus pandemic. Here’s the latest list I’ve been able to gather. Please forgive any mistakes in these listings, 1) because it’s a constantly changing situation, and … Continue reading

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Santa Cruz County food/drink closures & changes, as of March 21, 2020

As I mentioned in my post Thursday, I am doing what I can to share information during the Coronavirus pandemic. Hoping this helps those of you who are either buying groceries or ready-to-eat food and drinks, and also helps the … Continue reading

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Santa Cruz County food/drink closures & changes, as of March 19, 2020

Hi everyone – I wanted to help share some information in this unprecedented environment. As this is constantly evolving and I don’t have the time or resources to gather everything at once, I am starting with one list today & … Continue reading

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Christmas and Hanukkah goodies at Whole Foods Market in Santa Cruz & Capitola

Christmas and Hanukkah are coming soon—in case you need some inspiration, I looked to Whole Foods Market for a few tips. Whole Foods Market locations in Capitola (1710 41st Ave.) and Santa Cruz (911 Soquel Ave.) always have lots of … Continue reading

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Thanksgiving highlights for Santa Cruz County

Thanksgiving is almost here, and there are many Santa Cruz County restaurants offering special menus—here are a few highlights in Santa Cruz, Capitola and Aptos. Shadowbrook, 1750 Wharf Rd., 831-475-1511, shadowbrook-capitola.com, has its Rock Room Lounge & Bar open from … Continue reading

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