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Dec 31, 2020
35 Wrap up 2020 meals and restaurants
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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
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
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.
Sep 27, 2020
27 Copal
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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!
Sep 13, 2020
26 Pizzeria Avanti
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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!
May 31, 2020
24 Panda Express
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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 at
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!
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.
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.
Mel 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.
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.com
Thanks for listening and stay healthy!
Apr 12, 2020
17 Burger on Mission St in Santa Cruz
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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.
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 #CatandCloud
Thanks as always to androzguitar for our intro and outro music. You can find him on fiverr.com
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.
Feb 23, 2020
10 Cremer House
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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.
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.
Feb 09, 2020
08 Roux Dat
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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).
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!
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
Jan 19, 2020
05 El Huarache
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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.
Jan 12, 2020
04 Harbor Cafe
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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 Appetit
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.
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.
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.