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the vibe
Healthy living is a way of life in Santa Cruz County, where local
eateries keep the focus on fresh produce and sustainability.
Restaurants serve fare as eclectic as the clientele, so there are a
number of places to nosh that make tasty grub interesting too. Not
in the mood for a sit-down meal? Check out the on-site eats at a
local farmer’s market, where food trucks,
freshly shucked oysters, and a mobile, wood-
fired pizza oven create some of the best
to-go options around, with live music and
atmosphere aplenty!
PALATE PLEASERS
CAFÉ CRUZ
This mid-county hotspot offers
ambience aplenty, and a tantalizing
menu which can be enjoyed alongside
an outdoor adobe-style fireplace.
EL PALOMAR
A local favorite on the taco trail, this
eatery – housed in an historic 1929
hotel – features authentic Mexican
food and weekly Happy Hour in the
cantina.
SOIF RESTAURANT
AND WINE BAR
An eclectic mix of farm-to-table fare
where nothing goes to waste - paired
with wines from around the world -
make for delicious surprises at Soif.
Utilizing “leftover” ingredients on the
menu, Soif’s mixologist transforms
them into garnishes, mixes, and
infusions on the reimagined drink
menu – resulting in unexpected
concoctions.
GAYLE’S BAKERY & ROSTICCERIA
A savory menu mixed with sweet
baked goods tempts guests from
near and far. The California-chic
countryside décor makes you feel like
you’re in a homey kitchen.
CHARLIE HONG KONG
Charlie Hong Kong specializes
in healthy, organically-sourced
Asian street-food. The hip, casual
atmosphere can be enjoyed on a
covered outdoor patio, year around.
TO TRY
5
PHOTOS FROM TOP:
Mixing cocktails at Soif
Restaurant and Wine Bar,
tacos from El Palomar
PHOTO BY GARRICK RAMIREZ
PHOTO BY ALYSSA TWELKER
45
the vibe
Healthy living is a way of life in Santa Cruz County, where local
eateries keep the focus on fresh produce and sustainability.
Restaurants serve fare as eclectic as the clientele, so there are a
number of places to nosh that make tasty grub interesting too. Not
in the mood for a sit-down meal? Check out the on-site eats at a
local farmer’s market, where food trucks,
freshly shucked oysters, and a mobile, wood-
fired pizza oven create some of the best
to-go options around, with live music and
atmosphere aplenty!
PALATE PLEASERS
CAFÉ CRUZ
This mid-county hotspot offers
ambience aplenty, and a tantalizing
menu which can be enjoyed alongside
an outdoor adobe-style fireplace.
EL PALOMAR
A local favorite on the taco trail, this
eatery – housed in an historic 1929
hotel – features authentic Mexican
food and weekly Happy Hour in the
cantina.
SOIF RESTAURANT
AND WINE BAR
An eclectic mix of farm-to-table fare
where nothing goes to waste - paired
with wines from around the world -
make for delicious surprises at Soif.
Utilizing “leftover” ingredients on the
menu, Soif’s mixologist transforms
them into garnishes, mixes, and
infusions on the reimagined drink
menu – resulting in unexpected
concoctions.
GAYLE’S BAKERY & ROSTICCERIA
A savory menu mixed with sweet
baked goods tempts guests from
near and far. The California-chic
countryside décor makes you feel like
you’re in a homey kitchen.
CHARLIE HONG KONG
Charlie Hong Kong specializes
in healthy, organically-sourced
Asian street-food. The hip, casual
atmosphere can be enjoyed on a
covered outdoor patio, year around.
TO TRY
5
PHOTOS FROM TOP:
Mixing cocktails at Soif
Restaurant and Wine Bar,
tacos from El Palomar
PHOTO BY GARRICK RAMIREZ
PHOTO BY ALYSSA TWELKER
