Saturday, October 25, 2014

Santa Cruz Restaurants

Starting a list of restaurants we have visited/would like to visit.

VISITED
  1. Sabieng Thai Cuisine (1218 Mission St Santa Cruz; Lunch: Daily 11:30-3:00 p.m.; Dinner: M-R 5:00-9:30 p.m., F-Su 5:00-10:00 p.m.; (831) 425-1020)
  2. Sushi Totoro (1701 Mission St, Santa Cruz; Mon - Thu: 11:30 am - 2:30 pm, 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm Fri - Sat: 11:30 am - 2:30 pm, 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm Sun: 11:30 am - 2:00 pm, 5:00 pm - 9:00 am; (831) 426-6660). 
    • "Crispy Dragon" roll: deep-fried tempura roll garnished with masago (roe) and spicy mayo
    • Soba noodle soup
    • 4/10/2016: Golden Bell: deep fried salmon, avocado, cream cheese roll
    • 5/7/2016: Tempura roll: deep fried prawn roll with avocado and cucumber; I had inari, shiitake mushroom maki roll, and avocado maki roll...we split a Sapporo beer
    • Menu: https://www.facebook.com/Sushi-Totoro-111626978873439/menu/?p_ref=pa
  3. KAITO (830 41st Ave, Santa Cruz; Lunch :Tue - Sun : 12:00 ~ 2:30 Dinner : Tue - Sun : 5:00 - 9:00 Close : Monday; (831) 464-2586)
  4. Takara Japanese Restaurant (3775 Capitola Rd, Capitola; Su-R, 11:30-9:00 p.m., F-Sa 11:30-9:30 p.m.; (831) 464-1818)
  5. burger. (1520 Mission St, Santa Cruz; Mon - Sun: 11:00-11:00 p.m.; (831) 425-5300)
  6. Cafe Brasil (1410 Mission St, Santa Cruz; Daily 8:00-3:00 p.m.; (831) 429-1855)
  7. Falafel of Santa Cruz (1501 Mission St, Santa Cruz; Monday - Sunday 11:00-10:00pm ; (831) 459-0486)
  8. Taqueria La Cabaña (2332 Mission St, Santa Cruz; 9:00-9:00 p.m.; (831) 425-7261)
    1. Platos mas tradicionales: enchiladas (chicken): Corn tortillas stuffed with cheese, onions, and your choice of filling (chicken). Topped with cheese, sour cream, and choice of red, green, or mole enchilada sauce (mole). Served with rice, and refried or pinto beans (refried)
    2. California Burrito: Loaded with french fries, cheese, salsa fresca, guacamole, lettuce, sour cream, and choice of filling (chicken)
  9. Pizza My Heart (1116 Pacific Ave Ste B, Santa Cruz; Sun-Thu 11:00 a.m.-midnight, F-Sa 11:00 a.m.-2:00 a.m.; (831) 426-2511)
  10. Upper Crust Pizza & Pasta (2415 Mission St, Santa Cruz; Sun. - Th., 10 am to 10 pm, Fri./Sat., 10 am - 11pm; (831) 423-9010)
  11. At Thai Recipe (was: Thai Noodle House) (2106 Mission St, Santa Cruz; Daily, 11:00-9:00 p.m.; (831) 457-0238)
  12. Lago Di Como (21490 E Cliff Dr, Santa Cruz; For Dinner: Tuesday – Thursday 5pm – 9:30pm Friday – Saturday 5pm – 10pm, and Sunday 5pm – 9:30pm Lunch on Friday 11:30am – 2pm, closed Monday; (831) 454-8257)
  13. Kianti’s Pizza & Pasta Bar (1100 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz; Mon-Fri 11:00-10:00 p.m., Sa-Su 10:00-10:00 p.m.; (831) 469-4400)
  14. Hoffman’s Downtown (1102 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz; Su-R 8:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m., F-Sa 8:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m.; (831) 420-0135)
    • 9/25/2015:
      • Butternut Squash Ravioli: "spinach, pine nuts, bleu [sic] cheese cream sauce, cherry tomatoes"
      • Uncommon Brewers' Baltic Porter: "This is a Baltic Porter brewed with whole licorice root and star anise. 7.8% ABV. It is fermented warm with an ale yeast in flagrant disregard of modern style guidelines, instead working towards a heritage pre-lager treatment of the style. Subtle licorice and anise notes are present in the nose. The body is surprisingly light, with licorice sweetness helping to balance a smoky chocolate malt character. There should be clear notes of roasted barley on the finish." Verdict: awesome!
  15. Your Place (1719 Mission Street, Santa Cruz; 7 days a week 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. (831) 426-3564)
  16. Bantam 1010 (1010 Fair Ave, Santa Cruz; Mon-Thu 5:00-9:00 p.m., Fri-Sat 5:00-9:30 p.m. (831) 420-0101)
    • Beet soup
  17. Parish Publick House (841 Almar Ave, Santa Cruz; 11:00-2:00 a.m., daily (831) 421-0507)
    • Split a hamburger (mushroom swiss?)
    • Split Almar Shuffle sandwich, minus mayo (next time: hold cheese too), plus side salad with balsamic
  18. Roux Dat (3555 Clares St, Capitola; Sun-Thu: 11:30-8:00 p.m., Fri-Sat: 11:30-9:00 p.m. (831) 295-6372)
  19. Star Bene (21245 E Cliff Dr Ste B Santa Cruz; Sun-Thu 5:00-9:30 p.m.; Fri-Sat 5:00-10:00 p.m.; (831) 479-4307)
    • CHURRASCO ARGENTINO: "Rib Eye steak grilled, topped with our homemade Argentine chimichurri sauce (garlic, parsley, oregano, white pepper, extra virgin olive oil and vinegar)"
    • GNOCCHI DI JOAQUINA: "Bow Homemade potato dumplings in your choice of: pesto, creamy gorgonzola or fresh pomodoro sauce"
  20. Las Palmas Taco Bar (55 Front St, Santa Cruz; Daily: 10:00 a.m. open, closing varies by season; (831) 429-1220)
    1. Three Enchiladas - shredded chicken
  21. Mutari Chocolate House and Factory (1001 Center St., Santa Cruz; Mon: 5:00-10:00 p.m., Tue-Thu & Sun: 10:00-10:00 p.m., Fri-Sat: 10:00 a.m.-11:00 p.m.; (831) 687-8141)
    • Drinks tried:
      • Dark Ecuadorean Mocha
      • 100% dark sipping chocolate
      • Espresso mocha
      • Chocolate chip cookie
  22. I Love Sushi (516 Front St, Santa Cruz; Mon-Fri: 11:30-2:30 p.m., Mon-Sat: 5:00-10:30 p.m., Sun: 5:00-10:00 p.m. ; (831) 421-0706)
  23. Emily's Bakery (1129 Mission St, Santa Cruz; Mon-Fri: 5:30 a.m.-6:00 p.m., Sat-Sun: 6:30-6:00 p.m.; (831) 429-9866)
    • Foods tried:
      • Quiche slice & caprese (mozzarella cheese + pinwheel caprese)
      • Chocolate cake
      • Capri
    • Drinks tried:
      • Ollalieberry smoothie
      • Coffee
  24. Erik's Deli Cafe (155 Walnut Avenue Santa Cruz; Mon-Sat: 9:00-9:00 p.m., Sun: 10:00-8:00 p.m.; (831) 425-5353
  25. Mackenzies Chocolates (1492 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz; Mon-Fri: 9:00-5:30 p.m., Sat: 10:00-5:00 p.m., Sun: Closed; (831) 425-1492)
  26. Samba Rock Acai Cafe (291 Water St, Santa Cruz; Mon-Fri: 8:00-6:00 p.m., Sat-Sun: 9:00-6:00 p.m.; (831) 458-2224)
    • Smoothies
  27. West End Tap and Kitchen (334D Ingalls St, Santa Cruz; Mon-Thu: 11:30-9:30 p.m., Fri-Sat: 11:30-10:00 p.m., Sun: 11:30-9:30 p.m.; (831) 471-8115)
    • Beers tried: 
      • Hermitage 2 Tun 9.0% ABV Imperial Stout hints of cocoa, coffee, & roasted malts
      • Hermitage Maltopia Double Scotch Ale 9.0% ABV Scottish Light A very dark Scottish-style ale centered around malt flavors with distinct caramel notes.
    • Foods tried:
      • PARISIAN GNOCCHI $17 spring romesco, roasted mushrooms, hazelnuts, wild arugula & pecorino romano
      • HOUSE GROUND BURGER $12.95 lettuce, tomato, pickled onion, Gayle’s challah bun, served w/ fries
  28. Kelly's French Bakery (402 Ingalls St, Santa Cruz; Sat-Thu: 7:00-7:00 p.m, Fri: 7:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m; (831) 423-9059)
  29. Chocolate the Restaurant (1522 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz; Mon-Thu: 11:30-10:00 p.m., Fri: 11:30-11:00 p.m., Sat: Noon-11:00 p.m., Sun: Noon-10:00 p.m.; (831) 427-9900)
    • Chicken Mo'le: Mary's Free-range chicken braised in our own molè sauce, using organic bittersweet chocolate. Served with organic baby greens in balsamic vinaigrette & our cheesy Polenta Pie. 
      • Oaxaqueño: Made with plantains, peanuts, almonds, chocolate, 5 kinds of spicy toasted chiles)
      • Pablano (haven't tried yet): Made with roasted sweet peppers, peanuts, chocolate, garlic, and chipotle peppers.
    • Pasta rosettes: Fresh Pasta Pinwheels stuffed w/ ricotta & romano cheeses served with Organic Marinara Sauce, or Artichoke Pesto Cream Sauce
    • Desserts
      • Bianca: fragrant, top quality white chocolate. Rich, thick and sweet
      • Victoria: our finest organic bittersweet chocolate, dark and fragrant
      • Sofia: strong, full bodied, dark Italian coca for chocolate lovers
      • Ecstacy Sundae: Ecstacy cake, chocolate gelato, whipped cream, fudge sauce
      • Chocolate Mousse Cake Our Triple Layer Chocolate Mousse Cake is our most popular cake. 3 layers of bittersweet chocolate mousse and 3 layers of dark chocolate cake. Rich dark-chocolate ganache covers the whole cake
      • Adult Chocolate Misbehavior: for naughty adult chocolate fanatics. Our Tiramisu, a Rose Cream, Chocolate Gelato, & a shot of pomegranite wine
  30. Gary's Old Fashioned Snappy Dogs (930 Almar Ave, Santa Cruz; Sun-Mon: closed Tue-Thu: 11:00-5:00 p.m., Fri: 11:00-5:00 p.m. and 5:30-9:00 p.m., Sat: noon-9:00 p.m.; (831) 295-3610)
  31. Mobo Sushi (The Galleria, Downtown Santa Cruz, 105 South River St, Santa Cruz; Mon-Thu, 11:30-2:30 p.m., 5:00-10:00 p.m.; Fri, 11:30-2:30 p.m., 5:00-11:00 p.m.; Sat, Noon-11:00 p.m.; Sun, Noon-10:00 p.m.; (831) 425-1700)
    • Eliminator (unagi), miso soup
  32. Laili Restaurant (101 Cooper St, Santa Cruz; Tue-Sun, 11:30–2:30 p.m., 5:00–9:00 p.m.; (831) 423-4545)
    • Roasted Cauliflower: chickpeas, tomato ginger sauce, saffron basmati rice, salata
    • Lamb kabob: lamb tenderloin skewer, kabuli rice, mixed vegetables
  33. Münch (719 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz; Sun-Thu, Noon-10:00 p.m.; Fri-Sat, Noon-3:00 a.m.; (831) 316-5234)
    • Original Philly cheesesteak
  34. Denny's, Ocean Street (1515 Ocean St, Santa Cruz; Open 24x7; (831) 426-4628)
    • Foods tried:
      • Banana Pecan pancakes
      • Fit Fare Loaded Veggie Omelette
  35. Cold Stone Creamery #20515 (1129 Pacific Avenue, Santa Cruz; Sun-Sat, 11:00-11:00 p.m.; (831) 423-7015)
    • Desserts tried:
      • Founder's Favorite
      • Chocolate Devotion
  36. Marini’s Westside (332 Ingalls Street Santa Cruz; Mon-Sun, 9:30-9:00 p.m.; telephone?)
    • Ice creams
    • Brownie
  37. Caffe Pergolesi (418 Cedar St, Santa Cruz; Mon-Sat, 7:00 a.m.-11:00 p.m.; Sun, 7:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m.; (831) 426-1775)
    • Coffees
  38. Surfrider Cafe (429 Front St, Santa Cruz; Sun-Sat, 11:30-10:00 p.m.; (831) 713-5258)
    • Mac & cheese
  39. Jack's Hamburgers (202 Lincoln St, Santa Cruz; Mon-Thu, 10:00-7:00 p.m.; Fri-Sat, 10:00-8:00 p.m.; Sun closed; (831) 423-4421)
    • Split a regular hamburger
  40. Saturn Cafe (145 Laurel St, Santa Cruz; Sun-Wed, 10:00 a.m.-midnight; Thu-Sat, 10:00 a.m.-3:00 a.m.; (831) 429-8505)
    • Grilled cheese sandwich and side of tomato soup
    • Portobello Sliders
  41. Zoccoli's Deli (1534 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz; Mon-Sat, 8:00-6:00 p.m.; Sun, 10:00-6:00 p.m.; (831) 423-1711)
    • Split a veggie Breakfast Sandwich
  42. Gabriella Cafe (Mon-Fri, 11:30-2:30 p.m. and 5:30-close; Sat-Sun, 11:00-3.00 p.m. brunch and 5:30-close; (831) 457-1677)
    • Affogato
    • Seasonal fruit dessert
    • Housemade Pappardelle- rustic Bolognese & Reggiano
    • Chicken piccata with kale, capers, and roasted potatoes
    • Chocolate torte dessert with blackberries
    • Kir Royale
    • Sarah's Vineyard Central Coast Pinot Noir 2013
  43. The Buttery Bakery (702 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz; Daily, 7:00-7:00 p.m.; (831) 458-3020)
    • Soup and sandwich
  44. Sitar Indian Cuisine (1133 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, Mon-Fri, 11:30-9:30 p.m.; Fri-Sat, 11:30-10:00 p.m.; Sun: Noon-9:00 p.m.; (831) 427-3000)
    • Buffet
    • Lamp Tikka Masala
  45. Leyla World Frozen Yogurt (1306 Mission St, Santa Cruz; permanently closed)
  46. Shadowbrook Restaurant (1750 Wharf Rd, Capitola; Mon-Fri, 5:00-8:30 p.m.; Sat, 4:30-9:30 p.m.; Sun, 4:30-8:30 p.m.; (831) 475-1511)
    • Filet Brochettes & Black Truffle Gnocchi 6 oz. filet brochettes, char-grilled asparagus, fresh goat cheese Bechamel, white truffle oil drizzle
    • Soba Noodle Medley - Vegan Marinated tofu, soba noodles, Shiitake mushrooms, scallions, fresh ginger, garlic, cilantro and bean 
    • Forest Mushroom Bread Pudding
    • New England Clam Chowder With tender clams, oven-roasted sweet corn, bacon, fresh rosemary and 
    • Chocolate meltdown: Molten cake with fresh Vanilla Bean ice cream
    • Pelican Ranch Heritage Raspberry Wine
    • Birthday ice cream and fudge sundae, with candle and song : o )
    • Martini Prosecco
    • Piper Sonoma Brut
  47. Taqueria Los Pericos (139 Water St, Santa Cruz; Daily, 9:00 a.m.-midnight; (831) 469-7685)
    • Perico Burrito (With meat, Cilantro, Onion, Beens, Avocado and Cheese)
    • 1 Enchilada and 1 Taco, combination plate
    • Turbo burrito (fish and shrimp)
  48. Mission St BBQ (1618 Mission St, Santa Cruz; Mon - Sun: 11:30 pm - 9:00 p.m.; (831) 458-2222)
    • Combination plate, which we split: chicken, pulled pork, and ... (?)
  49. Cafe Mare (740 Front St #100, Santa Cruz; Mon - Fri: 11:30-2:30 p.m. , 5:00-10:00 p.m.; Sat - Sun: 11:30-10:00 p.m.; (831) 458-1212
    • Crespolini di Zucca: Housemade Crepe filled with butternut squash, walnuts & parmesan cheese in a brulee butter & sage sauce
    • Gemelli del Fattore: Gemelli pasta sautéed in a cream sauce with diced chicken breast, roasted pine nuts and baby spinach
    • Moet & Chandon “White Star” NV, France (note: half-bottle)
    • Soufflé: Dark flour-less chocolate soufflé with rich molten center
    • Beet pasta
  50. Betty's Eat Inn (1222 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz; Sun - Thu: 11:00-9:30 p.m.; Fri - Sat: 11:00-10:30 p.m.; (831) 600-7056)
    • Basic Betty: 1/3 lb. all natural burger with Betty’s secret lube (note: requested medium rare, delivered well done)
    • Point Grinder: Bacon, sautéed mushrooms, blue cheese and green onion lube
    • 50/50 Crispy n’ Sweet Fries (basket): would probably skip, next time (?) Note: Skinny fries; not bad, just too much
  51. Lillian's Italian Kitchen (1148 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz; Tue - Thu: 4:00-9:00 p.m.; Fri - Sun: 4:00-10:00 p.m.; (831) 425-2288)
    • Black Truffle Stuffed Gnocchi with your choice of sauce w/TOMATO CREAM with white wine and sautéed cremini mushrooms
    • Spaghetti Marinara: Spaghetti tossed with vine ripened tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, oregano and fresh basil. Ask for Arrabbiata and we'll spice it up with Calabrian chiles
    • Tiramisu: an Italian classic
  52. Mozaic (110 Church St, Santa Cruz; Everyday: 11:00-10:00 p.m.; (831) 454-8663)
    • Mozaic Salad: Baby arugula, beets, naval oranges, roasted almonds in an orange vinaigrette
    • Turkish Kafta Kebab: Skewered charbroiled ground beef and tomatoes seasoned with Turkish spices, over rice pilaf served with yogurt sauce and Greek salad
    • Triple Chocolate Fudge Cake: Delicate layers of Dark and Milk Chocolate topped with Whipped Cream
    • 805, Blonde Pale Ale, Firestone Walker, CA
  53. 515 Kitchen & Cocktails (515 Cedar St, Santa Cruz; Mon-Fri: 4:00-1:30 a.m.; Sat-Sun: 10:00-3:00 p.m., 4:00-1:30 a.m.; (831) 425-5051)
    • Stuffed Mushrooms: creamy artichoke heart and spinach filling with sourdough breadcrumbs
    • Baby Kale & Roasted Beet: red onion pistachio, gorgonzola crumbles, balsamic vinaigrette
    • Baked Orecchiette: gorgonzola cream sauce, breadcrumbs, parmesan
    • Cocktails:
      • On Stranger Tides: humboldt organic spiced rum, genepy des alpes, stone pine liqueur, pear liqueur, lime juice, angostura bitters, peychaud's bitters
      • Martini: gin, standard preparation
    • We requested the warm chocolate brownie dessert, but the waitress informed us they had not come out of the oven yet
  54. Rosie McCann's Irish Pub & Restaurant (1220 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz; Mon-Thu: 11:30 a.m.-midnight; Fri: 11:30 a.m.-1:30 a.m.; Sat: 9:30 a.m.-1:30 a.m.; Sun: 9:30 a.m.-midnight; (831) 426-9930)
    • Harp Lager Battered Fish & Chips: Alaskan Cod In Rosie’s Harp Lager Batter With Spicy Coleslaw And Tartar Sauce
    • Mccann’s Lamb Stew: Tender Lamb, Carrots, Celery, Leeks, Onions, Spices, Garlic And Mashed Potatoes With Guinness Gravy
    • Corned beef and cabbage
    • Beers:
      • Guinness
      • Harp lager
      • Murphy's Stout
      • Black Velvet (Guinness and Murphy's cider)
    • Dessert: Bailey’s Cheesecake
  55. Sesame Korean Grill (435 Front St, Santa Cruz; Fri-Sat: 5:00-9:30 p.m.; Sun: 5:00-8:00 p.m.; Mon: 5:00-9:00 p.m.; Tue: Closed; Wed-Thu: 5:00-9:00 p.m.; (831) 429-5555)
    • Dolsot Bibimbop: Rice served in a Hot Stone Bowl topped with vegetables and a sunny-egg; with chicken Bulgogi
    • Soon Dobu - Spicy Tofu Soup served hot in a ceramic bowl; with mushrooms
    • Big House White Blend (note: I think this is their Bootlegger White)...wanted the Samuel Smith's Nut Brown Ale, but had none to serve, at that time
  56. Santa Cruz Diner (909 Ocean St, Santa Cruz; Sun-Thu, 6:00 a.m.-11:00 p.m.; Fri-Sat, 6:00 a.m.-1:00 a.m.; (831) 426-7151)
    • Waffles: Strawberries & Cream
    • Pho - Vietnamese Noodle Soup Rice noodles, scallions, cilantro, bean sprouts, onion, and basil with a choice of chicken or beef, served in a savory broth
  57. Betty's Noodle House (920 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz; Tue-Sun, 11:00-3:30 p.m., 5:00-8:30 p.m.; Mon: Closed; (831) 426-2328)
    • B4. Vegetable Dumplings Noodle soup (V) Thick eggless wheat noodles, vegetable dumplings, and assorted vegetables in a vegetable broth
  58. Shogun Japanese Restaurant (1123 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz; Sun: 3:00-9:00 p.m.; Mon-Wed: 11:30-2:30 p.m., 5:00-9:00 p.m.; Thu-Fri: 11:30-2:30 p.m., 5:00-10:00 p.m.; Sat: 3:00-10:00 p.m.; (831) 469-4477)
    • Inari - Sweet tofu
    • Miso soup
    • Udon with Tempura 2 prawns and vegetables
    • Saketemp Roll* Shrimp tempura, cucumber, avocado, mayo; smoked salmon & avocado on top
    • Ankimo - Monkfish liver (sashimi, four pieces)
    • Madai - red seabream (nigiri, two pieces)
    • Freixenet Sparkling Cordon Negro Brut Cava (2x 187mL bottles)
    • "Jay Cutty" roll - shrimp, tempura, cucumber, avocado, salmon, lemon slices, unagi sauce, spicy mayo, lemon mayo, tobiko and crunch on top
  59. The Crow's Nest (2218 E Cliff Dr, Santa Cruz; Mon-Thu: 7:30 a.m.-9:00 p.m.; Fri-Sat: 7:30 a.m.-11:00 p.m.; Sun: 7:30 a.m.-9:45 p.m.; (831) 476-4560)
    • Thanksgiving dinner 2016: butternut squash soup, with ginger, rolls, turkey (white/dark), mashed potatoes, candied yams, dressing, cranberry relish
    • Thanksgiving dinner 2017: same
  60. Pleasure Pizza (multiple locations)
    • Don’s Chili Con Carne
    • Pizzas (forget all of them...lots of slices, some whole)
      • Juliet’s Garden - Pesto, feta, red onions, and red & green bells
      • Sweet Hawaiian - Canadian bacon & pineapple
  61. Assembly (1108 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz; Wed-Thu: 11:30-9:00 p.m.; Fri: 11:30-10:00 p.m.; Sat: 10:00-10:00 p.m.; Sun: 10:00-9:00 p.m.; Mon-Tue: Closed; (831) 824-6100)
    • Assembly Sticky Bun
    • House Made Yogurt and Granola with local honey
    • Dutch Baby Pancake - warm seasonal fruit, whipped cream and organic maple syrup
  62. The Cremer House (6256 Hwy 9, Felton; Tue-Thu: 11:30-2:30 p.m., 5:00-9:00 p.m.; Fri-Sat: 11:30-2:30 p.m., 5:00-10:00 p.m.; Sun: 11:30-2:30 p.m., 5:00-9:00 p.m.; Mon: Closed; (831) 335-3976)
    • The Cremer Burger: aged cheddar, aioli, bread and butter pickles, griddled challah bun, pickeled jalapeños upon request, prepared medium unless otherwise specified
    • Rigatoni: crumbled italian sausage, roasted red peppers, parmesan, mushrooms
    • Cinnamon Chocolate Porter (Santa Cruz Mountain Brewing) Note: we suspect this may represent a variation/misnamed Chocolate Pumpkin Porter (?)
    • The Hidden Fortress (porter; Corralitos Brewing Company, Watsonville, CA)
  63. Vasili's Greek Restaurant (1501A Mission St. Santa Cruz; Mon-Thu: 11:00-9:00 p.m., Fri-Sat: 11:00-9:30 p.m., Sun: Noon-9:00 p.m.; (831) 458-9808)
    1. Keftethakia: four beef and pork meatballs finished with lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, and greek spices
    2. Shish Kebab: marinated and charbroiled skewers of chicken breast or pork tenderloin finished with lemon juice, olive oil, and greek spices. Served with mixed vegetables, rice pilaf, and roasted potatoes
  64. Pleasure Pizza East Side Eatery (800 41st Ave, Santa Cruz; Mon-Thu: 11:00-9:00 p.m., Fri-Sun: 9:00-9:00 p.m.; (831) 431-6058)
    1. Acropolis: Organic romaine, artichoke hearts, black olives, roasted red bell peppers, feta. Tossed with red wine vinaigrette.
    2. Clam Chowder (Manhattan style, "red"), Served with a sourdough roll.
  65. Santa Cruz Ale Works (150 Dubois St, Santa Cruz; 11:00-6:00 p.m., daily; (831) 425-1182)
    1. DARK NIGHT OATMEAL STOUT Our darkest ale is a true American Stout. Black as a moonless night and full of chocolate and roasted barley flavor, This beer has a creamy, velvety texture from the oats and finishes smooth. Alc./Vol. 6.0% BU’s:35
    2. Soup of the day: Tomato Bisque
    3. Mouse Trap hot sandwich: Keep it real with this comfort food standard, toasted, buttery white bread, filled with Swiss, American and cheddar cheeses.
  66. Mollie's Country Cafe (219 Mt Hermon Rd F, Scotts Valley; Mon-Sat: 6:00-3:00 p.m., Sun: 7:00-3:00 p.m.; (831) 438-8313)
    1. All-you-can-eat Brunch Buffet
    2. Banana Nut Pancakes, short stack...nuts were walnuts, I think
  67. Auntie Mame's (3103 Scotts Valley Dr, Scotts Valley; Daily: 7:00-2:00 p.m.; (831) 438-1840)
    1. Hash and Eggs (note: special), with Biscuit and Gravy: the hash was shredded corned beef, a few country potatoes, and onion, most likely in celebration of St. Patrick's Day
    2. Short stack of Buckwheat Banana Pancakes
  68. Surfrider Café (429 Front St, Santa Cruz; Sun-Thu: 11:30-10:00 p.m., Fri-Sat: 11:30-11:00 p.m.; (831) 713-5258)
    1. Avocado Fries - Wedges of fresh avocado rolled in Japanese bread crumbs. Then fried to golden crisp. Served with our homemade jalapeño aïoli.
    2. Skippy Burger - 1/3 lb natural Angus burger topped with Monterey Jack cheese, peanut butter and honey bacon.
    3. Surf City Cider's Santa Cruz Scrumpy Pomegranate Cider - Apple & Pomegranate This cider was created by harmoniously blending in bright pomegranate flavors with complex apple aromas. Food friendly and complex.
  69. Quickly (1010 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz; Mon-Thu: Noon-9:00 p.m., Fri-Sun: Noon-10:00 p.m.; (831) 469-4849)
    • Egg Puffs (Gai Dan Jai)
    • Milk Tea w/Boba:
      • 042 - Jasmine Milk Green Tea w/Boba
      • 048 - Chocolate Milk Tea w/Boba
      • 051 - Matcha Milk Tea w/Boba
      • 055 - Hazelnut Milk Tea w/
      • 058 - Horlick (Malt) Milk Tea w/Boba
      • 069 - Rose Milk Tea w/Boba
      • 074 - Tiger Milk Tea w/Boba
  70. El Jardin Restaurant (655 Capitola Rd, Santa Cruz; Sun-Thu: 11:00-9:00 p.m., Fri-Sat: 11:00-10:00 p.m.; (831) 477-9384)
    1. Lemon Chicken Taco: A soft corn tortilla, filled with strips of chicken breast sauteed with garlic and lemon juice and topped with lettuce, sour cream, guacamole, pico de gallo, cabbage, and cheese
    2. Enchiladas de Mole: Two corn tortillas filled with chicken breast sauteed in a rich dark sauce with a hint of peanut butter and chocolate and topped with melted cheese
    3. Margaritas:
      1. House w/salt
      2. Pomegranate w/sugar
  71. Buttercup Cakes & Farmhouse Frosting (1411 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz; Daily: 8:00 a.m.-9:00; p.m.; (831) 466-0373)
    1. ​Double Chocolate Eloise: Fudge Puddle Frosting on ​Chocolate Eloise Cake
    2. Frida Kahlo
  72. Pacific Thai Restaurant (1319 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz; Mon-Thu: 11:30-9:30 p.m., Fri: 11:30-9:30 p.m., Sat: Noon-10:00 p.m., Sun: Noon-9:30 p.m.; (831) 420-1700)
    1. Milk boba tea:
      1. Lavender
      2. Taro
      3. Almond with honey boba
  73. The Tea Zone and Fruit Bar (1717 Mission St, Santa Cruz; Mon-Sat: 11:00-11:00 p.m, Sun: 11:00-10:00 p.m.; (831) 772-1717)
    1. Milk tea:
      1. White Tiger with honey boba
      2. Caramel with honey boba
  74. Humble Sea (820 Swift St, Santa Cruz; Tue-Fri: Noon-10:00 p.m., Sat-Sun: 11:00-10:00 p.m., Mon: Closed; (831) 431-6189)
    1. Mobile Farm
    2. Iced Vanilla Latte
    3. Outboard Motor
    4. Milk Stout with coconut, vanilla, coffee
    5. Grower's Pale
    6. Yeasty Pale Ale
  75. Heavenly Roadside Cafe (1210 Mt Hermon Rd, Scotts Valley; Daily, 7:30-2:00 p.m.; (831) 335-1210)
    1. Belgian waffle
    2. Just two eggs, potatoes & toast
  76. Shanty Shack Brewing (138 Fern St, Santa Cruz; Sun-Mon, Noon-9:00 p.m.; Tue: Closed; Wed-Thu, Noon-9:00 p.m.; Fri-Sat, Noon-10:00 p.m.; (831) 316-0800) 
    1. MELODIOUS MELON - TART SESSION ALE 4% This partially kettle soured beer delivers a mild and quenchable tartness while the heavy dose of Hull Melon Hops adds (you guessed it) melon flavors. 
  77. Shun Feng (420 River St, Santa Cruz; Sun-Thu, 11:00-10:00 p.m.; Fri-Sat, 11:00-10:30 p.m.; Sun, 10:00-10:00; (831) 423-9888)
    1. #106 Vegetable pot stickers (6)
    2. #662 Chicken chow mein w/soup
    3. Note: Workers were sitting down to eat plates full of pan fried pancakes with egg, onion, and so forth (not on menu)
  78. Charlie Hong Kong (1141 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz; Open Daily 11AM - 11PM; 831.426.5664)
    1. Vietnamese Chicken Noodle Soup (Pho Ga) - Carefully prepared aromatic, star anise infused, chicken broth made with sustainably grown Rocky chickens. Served with chicken breast, wide rice noodles, accompanied with a side of bean sprouts, basil, jalapeno peppers and fresh limes (Non-Vegan)
    2. Green Curry Chicken Rice Bowl - A bowl of white Jasmine rice, garnished with organic grated carrots and green onions. All rice bowls gluten free
  79. The Crepe Place (1134 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz; Mon-Thu, 11:00 a.m.-midnight; Fri, 11:00 a.m.-1:00 a.m.; Sat-Sun, 9:00 a.m.-midnight; (831) 429-6994)
    1. 3 Rolled Crepes – 8.00 With your choice of 1 topping: we tried Apricot, Nutella, Lemon Sauce, and Sugar & Cinnamon (nutella only standout)
  80. Pour Taproom Santa Cruz (110 Cooper St Suite 100B, Santa Cruz; Mon-Sat, Noon-11:00 p.m.; Sun, Noon-10:00 p.m.; (831) 535-7007)
    1. Five-spice roasted duck tacos: served with cabbage slaw, avocado, tomatillo salsa, cilantro & lime
    2. Abita Root beer - Abita Brewing Company
  81. The Giant Artichoke Restaurant (11261 Merritt St, Castroville; Daily: 8:00-8:00 p.m.; (831) 633-3501)
    1. Artichoke tea
    2. Artichoke burger
    3. Artichoke cupcake
  82. The Walnut Avenue Cafe (106 Walnut Ave, Santa Cruz; Mon-Fri, 7:00-3:00 p.m.; Sat-Sun, 8:00-4:00 p.m.)
    1. Linguine pasta with chicken, green pesto, and cheese, served with garlic bread (special)
    2. Muffin - zucchini and nuts
    3. Avocado, Mushrooms & Cheese Omelette, served with homefries
    4. 9-Grain Pancakes topped with boysenberry sauce (with homefries, as a side)
    5. Cranberry muffin
  83. Pono Hawaiian Grill (120 Union St, Santa Cruz; Mon-Wed, 11:00-10:00 p.m.; Thu-Sat, 11:00-11:00 p.m.; Sun, 10:00-10:00 p.m.; (831) 426-7666)
    1. Plate (comes with Furikake rice, Seaweed salad, house made kim chi, edamame & sushi ginger) - Salmon-Cilantro & Avocado Poke (cubed salmon filet, sweet onions, green onions, tomato, fresh minced cilantro, and sliced avocado, mixed with our own 'ono shoyu poke sauce, black sesame seeds, and sushi ginger on top), with sides of poi and dessert of haupia coconut pudding and a chocolate macadamia nut brownie, plus a can of Hawaiian Sun Strawberry Lilikoi
POSSIBILITIES / SUGGESTIONS
  • Hindquarter Bar & Grille (303 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz; Mon: 11:30 am - 2:30 pm, 5:30 pm - 9:30 pm Tue - Fri: 11:30 am - 2:00 pm, 5:30 pm - 9:30 pm Sat: 11:30 am - 10:00 pm Sun: 10:30 am - 2:30 pm, 5:30 pm - 9:30 pm ; (831) 426-7770)
  • Beer santay andarius - recommended by a Lyft driver
RECOMMENDED AGAINST
  • Thai Orchid Restaurant (now 831 Vietnamese?) Note: too many changes in management over the years; poor food quality



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