Andrew Steingrube

Switch Bakery's breads are headlined by the rice flour-based focaccia with rosemary and garlic, seeded and brown sandwich breads, baguettes and buns.

Intimately involved with food throughout her entire life, Kae Bailes was born and raised in northeastern Thailand before moving to Santa Cruz 22 years...

Entrée favorites at Circle & Square are chargrilled ribeye steak with chimichurri, a pork belly sandwich and weekend seafood specials.

For Patrice Boyle, founding and owning the thoroughly Italian bistro La Posta is the dovetailed culmination of her evolved passions throughout life.

At San Marcos Charquito, traditional favorites are as authentic as it gets north of the border. Lupita’s quesadilla is one headliner; tortas and burritos are also hits, with fish, shrimp and al pastor tacos on handmade tortillas.

Jia Tellas Cambodian cuisine includes red curry stew with chicken and veggies, spicy basil chicken stir fry and a traditional deep-fried white fish.

At Ashby Confections, flagship chocolate stand-outs include truffles like fresh banana, mocha, roasted hazelnut and award-winning raspberry.

Vin Vivant wine bar is small and quaint, with vintage art, a plant wall and an ocean view patio providing ample ambiance. The wine selection features 400 labels.