In her biweekly column, Lookout wine expert Laurie Love recaps a successful showing for Santa Cruz Mountains wines at a prestigious wine event up the Peninsula, notes big enrollment numbers for Cabrillo College's wine programs and spotlights wine-centric events for Valentine's Day and beyond.
The annual Chefs’ Dinner, Oct. 25 at Holy Cross Hall, raises money for The Food Bank’s award-winning Food for Children initiative. A tasting menu features local wine paired with small courses from six chefs who donate their time and talent.
Reef Dog Deli in Capitola will shutter its doors for good on Sept. 23. Hours are currently 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday. Owner/chef Anthony Kresge hopes to reopen in a larger venue in the future.
Local bakery Emily’s Good Things to Eat (1129 Mission St.) has permanently shut down after more than 40 years in business. The venue’s popular menu items included savory and sweet croissants, breakfast burritos, quiche, cookies and muffins. Co-owners and husband/wife Emily Reilly and Robert Nahas have retired