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 atSantaCruznKitchen@gmail.comThanks 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!You can reach us at SantaCruznKitchen@email.comThanks for listening!

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.Thanks for listening.

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!

This week, Mel has a special guest while Andrea Shelters-In-Place in Seattle. Sam and Mel review Panda Express.Thanks for listening and if you want to leave a comment or suggestion, you can reach us atSantaCruznKitchen@gmail.com

This week Andrea and Mel review Charlie Hong Kong take out. Enjoy and Thanks for listening.You can send us comments or suggestions atSantaCruznKitchen@gmail.com

This week Andrea and Mel review Holy Smokes BBQ and Catering on East Cliff in Santa Cruz. Recorded during the pandemic, we ordered and picked up this meal. Also included for your listening pleasure is a chocolate cake taste test. Enjoy!Thanks for listening.You can reach us for comments and suggestions at SantaCruznKitchen@gmail.com

In this weeks review we enjoyed take out dinner from Star Bene on East Cliff in Santa Cruz. During the Covid-19 pandemic, we are having our meals off site.We compare tortillas - homemade, yellow corn and white corn.Enjoy! And remember you can support your favorite local restaurants even if they are not open. Buy a gift certificate for yourself or to thank a friend.Thanks for listening You can reach us for suggestions or comments atSantaCruznKitchen@gmail.com

In this episode Andrea and Mel take out lunch from Pretty Good Advice in Soquel.During Shelter In Place in Santa Cruz County CA, we are doing pick up and take away meals from local restaurants.Thanks to all our listeners near and far. Stay Healthy!Thanks to androzguitar for our musical intro and outro, Thanks to Larry for our most awesome logo.If you'd like to support Michaels On Main, here is the GoFundMe linkhttps://www.gofundme.com/f/we-will-get-by-with-a-little-help-from-our-friendsFor suggestions and comments, you can reach us at SantaCruznKitchen@gmail.com

Mel and Andrea order pizza delivery on Sunday afternoon from Woodstock Pizza. Learn all about Downtown Bingo (see link below) and a Santa Cruz landmark on the wharf is closing its doors permanently.https://downtownsantacruz.com/bingoMel is looking for a co-host for delivery and take out. Andrea is staying in Seattle for the rest of the shelter in place. If you'd like to join Mel for a meal and to record the podcast, please drop me an email.Thanks for listening. Comments or suggestions are welcome at SantaCruznKitchen@gmail.com 

In this episode, the last podcast recorded before the Shelter In Place came into effect in Santa Cruz, Andrea and Mel enjoy a dinner at Zameen at the Point followed by a little desert at Penny Ice Creamer. Starting next week all podcast reviews will be for take out, pick up or delivery during SIP. If you have any questions or feedback, we can be reached at:SantaCruznKitchen@ gmail.comThanks for listening and stay healthy!

This week Andrea and Mel review a dinner at Burger during Burger Week in Santa Cruz. We also briefly talk about Whale City Bakery, Urbani and Bocci's Cellar. Thanks to androzguitar on fiverr for our music.Thanks to Larry for our super cool logoThanks for listening.For questions or comments, email us at SantaCruznKitchen@gmail.com 

This week Andrea and Mel enjoy a burger at Soif to celebrate Burger Week in Santa Cruz.Mel describes 50 cent taco night at Harrison Idaho's best restaurant One Shot Charlies. Drop us a line with a suggestion or question at SantaCruznKitchen@gmail.com.Thanks to androzguitar for our intro and outdo music and Thanks to Larry for our fantastical logo. Thanks for listening.#Harrison #Idaho #OneShotCharlies #SantaCruz #BurgerWeek #Soif # winebar

Special Edition with a note about podcasting during Shelter in Place starting March 16, 2020.Thanks for listening and Please STAY HEALTHYAndrea and Mel Link to downtown restaurants providing delivery and pick up:https://downtownsantacruz.com/downtown-delivered?fbclid=IwAR1UoopzI_kPMU0Uk2B82V4_qtQNwNjV5S675hOmAIBAG-GuTtQsRL1ATWo 

This week Andrea and Mel review Abbott Square in Downtown Santa Cruz at Front and Cooper St. Also mentions of #SeabrightBrewery #OaxacanFood #Mezcal #CopalApologies again to my neighbor Mike, sorry my cat Benito caught and ate your fish. Thanks for listening and if you have suggestions or comments, you can reach us at SantaCruznKitchen@gmail.com

This week Andrea and Mel enjoy a dinner at Chocolate restaurant on Pacific Ave in Santa Cruz after 8 Tens at 8 (short play festival).Note: this dinner and episode took place before the Corona Virus "Sheltering in Place" went into effect in Santa Cruz County in March 2020. You can reach us at SantaCruznKitchen@gmail.comThanks for listening!  

In this episode, Andrea and Mel review Sweet Pea's Cafe and Catering in Capitola, known for their delicious crepes and unconventional location.We also include a taste test of oat milk (home made recipes) by Andrea.Thanks to androzguitar for our magical music and Thanks to Larry for our awesome logo.To our listeners close by and far and wide... Thanks for listening.We can be reached for comments or suggestions atSantaCruznKitchen@gmail.com

This episode is dedicated to my food loving friend Charity Dasenbrock. We had our last meal out at Lillian's. In this episode Andrea taste tests Santa Cruz coffee houses with"Cat" in the name. Then we go to Lillian's for dinner. Join us for dinner and a few laughs.#Lillians #TabbyCat #CoffeeCat #CatandCloudThanks as always to androzguitar for our intro and outro music. You can find him on fiverr.com For comments or suggestions, you can reach us at SantaCruznKitchen@gmail.comThanks again for listening!

In this episode Andrea and Mel enjoy a dinner at Pono in Capitola.Thanks to Larry for our logo and Thanks androzguitar on fiverr for our delta blues intro music.Thanks to our listeners locally and listeners in far away lands - Canada, Mexico, Panama, Chile, UK, Netherlands, Ukraine and South Africa.

This week Andrea and Mel enjoy lunch at Felton's Cremer House.Thanks to androzguitar on fiverr for out intro and outro music. It was exactly what we were looking for. Thanks to our local Santa Cruz listeners and thanks to our listeners in Nevada, Idaho, Missouri, North Carolina, Ohio, New York, Pennsylvania and Michigan.email us at SantaCruznKitchen@gmail.com Thanks for listening!

Welcome to Santa Cruzn Kitchen episode 09 where Mel and Andrea enjoy a lunch at Sapporo Ramen.  Special Thanks to androzguitar on Fiverr.com for our intro and outdo music. And Thanks to Larry for our super cool logo. 

This week Andrea and Mel enjoy lunch at Roux Dat. We also discuss our coffee syrup taste test. And there is also a discussion of health code violations in Santa Cruz County (link below).Thanks for listeningComments and questions: SantaCruznKitchen@gmail.comWe also have a Facebook page where you can see photosCounty Health Code report mentioned in the podcast:http://sccounty01.co.santa-cruz.ca.us/EHRestaurantInspection/Home/GetInspections?sortBy=FACILITY_NAME&ascending=True&print=False&fbclid=IwAR1HgfGtkaSzBkJkZ5X3PB7I-ga62CuMQvfQjnBTqS5hcsRyXWfQjbB5Zp8 

Welcome to Santa Cruzn Kitchen podcast. In this episode Andrea and Mel discuss breakfast at Avenue Cafe in Capitola. Stay tuned for an in-depth discussion of coffee serving temperature. Shout out to Larry for our most awesome logo!You can reach us at SantaCruznKitchen@gmail.com with your suggestions and comments.Enjoy and Thanks for listening!

Thanks for joining us for episode 6 where we review Monster Pot, a relatively new restaurant serving Chinese food and individual hot pot. We also discuss self-ordering, hot pot dishes, atmosphere and lunch. Enjoy

This week Andrea and Mel wander over to El Huarache - a hidden gem in the heart of downtown Santa Cruz. Join us for a stand up lunch and a few laughs.

Andrea and Mel enjoy breakfast at a Santa Cruz classic breakfast restaurant - Harbor Cafe.Join us for a meal and a some laughs. Enjoy and Bon AppetitYou can email comments and suggestions to SantaCruznKitchen@gmail.com

In Episode 3, we review Hopscotch in Oakland. Mel, Andrea and their friend Jen venture up to the Fox Theater to hear Ray Lamontagne in concert and drop into Hopscotch for a pre-concert dinner.Bonus: Andrea gives us a helpful seating hint about the Fox Theater.Enjoy!You can email us comments and suggestions at: SantaCruznKitchen@gmail.com

Hi and welcome to Santa Cruz Kitchen where two friends, Andrea and Mel choose a Santa Cruz California restaurant to enjoy and discuss. In episode 2 we savor a meal at West End Tap and Kitchen. In our discussion Andrea confesses to breaking her own rule about eating out in a restaurant.Your comments are welcome at SantaCruznKitchen@gmail.com  

Andrea and Mel, two friends in Santa Cruz California go out to eat good food around town and record this podcast for their entertainment and yours! Enjoy our review of Home (Restaurant) in Soquel.You can email us comments at SantaCruznKitchen@gmail.com