It’s the holiday season and for many, it’s also gift-shopping season. Have a foodie on your shopping list? Santa Cruz County has an incredible number of local businesses where you can find fabulous food- or kitchen-related gifts. Here are some recommendations.
At the recent Boardwalk Chili Cook-off, Pleasure Pizza-East Side Eatery won first place with its “Death Wish Chili” for People’s Choice Professional. The Boardwalk’s Cocoanut Grove team won Best Professional Con Carne; Jack O’Neill Restaurant & Lounge received second place for the second consecutive year. Far West Fungi won Best Professional Vegetarian Red.