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Mackenzies Kandy Kitchen, also known as Mackenzies Chocolates, is permanently closing on Dec. 24, 2024. “After 40 years, it’s time to call it quits,” says manager Ian Mackenzie, who co-owns and runs the shop with his wife Mary Rose. ....
The brewery and taproom New Bohemia Brewing Co., also known as NUBO, has shuttered its doors. Co-founder and brewmaster Dan Satterthwaite announced the closing on Instagram late last week, and included the fact he has brewed more than 100 different lagers and ales during the brewery’s nearly-nine-year tenure. ....
The Gourmet Grazing on the Green fest will be held from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday in Aptos Village Park. The annual food, wine and beer festival brings together 60-plus local farmers, chefs, winemakers, brewers, distillers, artisans, restaurateurs, and other vendors. ....
Marianne’s Ice Cream has created a new ice cream flavor to honor Santa Cruz’s famous otter. The ice cream, Otter 841, is cinnamon caramel featuring chunks of snickerdoodle dough from local Pacific Cookie Co. A portion of proceeds will be donated to ocean conservation efforts ....