SantaCruznKitchen Podcast

In this episode Andrea and Mel sit down and rewind 2020 and chat about some memorable meals and restaurants. Andrea will be leaving for a while. If you have any interest in joining Mel for a meal and a podcast, please let me know at

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Thanks for joining us, it's been so much fun. Hope you've enjoyed it as well.

This week Andrea and Mel review Gabriella in downtown Santa Cruz during Restaurant Week 2020. 

This week Andrea and Mel review Kianti Pizza and Pasta on Pacific Avenue downtown Santa Cruz outdoors on a Friday evening during the pandemic.

This week Andrea and Mel review East Side Eatery in Pleasure Point for some outdoor dining during the pandemic's slow re-opening. 

In this week's podcast Andrea and Mel discuss a Sunday lunch at Persephone in Aptos CA. This was one of our favorite meals of all time!

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Andrea and Mel review Cowboy Diner aka Cowboy Grill and Bar in Felton where we discuss ribs, bbq, cornbread, QR codes and the beautiful outdoor patio. Join us and Enjoy!

Here is a link to the 25 top outdoor dining restaurants 

https://goodtimes.sc/cover-stories/best-things-about-outdoor-dining-takeout-santa-cruz/

This week Andrea and Mel stopped in for sandwiches at Beach Hut Deli, a relatively new restaurant at the corner of Ocean St and Soquel Ave. 

Restaurant Week participants and menus can be found here:

https://www.santacruzrestaurantweek.com

Mel and Andrea review Social Seabright which was previously Seabright Brewery.

Our options are limited during the pandemic and the wildfires and Social Seabright made it possible to enjoy a meal on their outdoor patio.

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In this podcast Andrea and Mel review Copal on Mission St at Laurel serving Oaxacan Mexican food with an extensive Mescal offering. 

This restaurant opened right after the COVID19 quarantine. They are serving take out from a scaled back menu.

Enjoy! Buen Provecho!

After a pandemic podcast pause, Andrea and Mel are back with a review of Pizzeria Avanti in Santa Cruz. Come for the pizza, stick around for the lamb burger. We've missed you!