Happy news: Local charcuterie wizard Chris LaVeque of El Salchichero has won a prestigious 2014 Good Food award. At a blind tasting last fall LaVeque’s Coppa wowed judges who chewed through over 1450 total entries from all over the country.
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Winterpalooza Festival
A crowd-sourced opera will go along with the museum’s family friendly winter wonderland-inspired event.
Foodie File: Café Rio
Two and a half years ago, Jeanne Harrison took over Café Rio and began renovations. Slowly, Harrison began introducing more gluten-free recipes, and two months ago brought in a new head chef, Jacob Wildman. “We used to go through 50 pounds of butter a week,” says Harrison, who worked 20 years at the restaurant as a server and manager under different owners. “Everything was very tasteful, but it just wasn’t the healthiest. Jacob has really come to the table with fresh everything. It’s all from scratch.”
Foodie File: Raymond’s Catering
Why Godfrey Raymond doesn’t eat tacos.
Aptos’ Booka Delivers Something New
From the kitchen to your door—831 Sandwiches is the newest in gustatory convenience.
Dance and Lit Merge at Ishmael Beah Event
Harry Weston wants to put you on an emotional roller coaster.
Review: Cabrillo Stage’s ‘Lunch’
The cast of ‘Lunch’ might just outshine the material.
A New Year of Santa Cruz Dining
What to watch for on the local culinary scene in 2014.
Christina Waters’ Top Meals of 2013
Christina Waters’ favorite dishes of the year.
A Guide to New Year’s Eve in Santa Cruz
Where to be and who to see on NYE.
