News, notes, recommendations and more from around Santa Cruz County food & drink via Lookout correspondent Lily Belli.

Portland was — arguably — snubbed in Food & Wine’s Global Tastemakers awards. But the magazine at least commended the Rose City in one area it has made its mark in: Coffee. For the past three years ...

Beginning April 1, several Bay Area cities will have higher sales tax rates – meaning higher prices. Here's the full list.

T he Central Coast is packed with coastal charm, wine country views, and some of the most underrated inns in the state. These ...

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Where to stay: The Capitola Hotel has comfortable ... The boutique hotel is located in the heart of Avalon, close to restaurants, shops and the bay. Sitting atop verdant coastal headlands and ...

Seoul’s food traditions extend back centuries, from the hearty bowls of seolleongtang (ox bone soup) found in cozy restaurants to the simple vegan fare of Buddhist temples. Long-standing ...

Eating out is something we take very, very seriously. When we take time out to spend our hard-earned cash and enjoy time with our pals and loved ones over dinner, we want to be sure it’s at one of the ...

Formerly home to three Japanese car companies, the area still hosts a bevy of excellent Japanese restaurants, and Korean, Brazilian, Hawaiian, and even Oaxacan fare are now highlighted too.

From breweries and wholesale distributors to restaurants and bakeries, Santa Cruz County’s food and drink businesses ... local businesses such as Gayle’s Bakery and Rosticceria in Capitola, Fruition ...

What about sky-high views, a degustation that just doesn’t end, or a bunch of tiny plates and fun wines? Here I’ve whipped up a stack of options for you, a solid mix of new spots, casual fun and funky ...

Fortunately, outside the corporate headquarters and hotels, Downtown also offers many dining options. These essential Downtown restaurants play host to everything from high-stakes lunch meetings to ...