FOOD & DRINK
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce spotted in Carmel-by-the-Sea
CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA, Calif. — Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are the couple everyone in the country wants to know about and make headlines everywhere they go. It seems they made a trip to the Central Coast over the weekend at the peak of their popularity. On the heels of releasing...
Check, Please! Bay Area reviews: Shadowbrook, Villa Azteca, Wild Fish
Check, Please! Bay Area, season 19, episode 2, airs Thursday, April 25, at 7:30 pm, on KQED 9. See other television airtimes. Check, Please! Bay Area makes more waves in the Monterey Bay Area! Located next to Soquel Creek in Capitola, the historic Shadowbrook serves up their signature Pacific Rim salmon and prime rib alongside an extensive and locally-focused wine list, all set in rustic yet undeniably classy quarters. Then, with unique favorites like buttery roasted bone marrow, Villa Azteca brings an unexpected twist to Mexican cuisine in Salinas — alongside classics like chile relleno and chilaquiles. Finally, just off of Lighthouse Avenue, Wild Fish in Pacific Grove dishes up organic bistro fare — from ling cod katsu to bouillabaisse — that’s locally fished, farmed, and foraged. Reporter Cecilia Phillips rounds out this week’s episode with a visit to Gizdich Ranch in Watsonville for a taste of its jams, fruit picking, and famous seasonal pies.
Pet of the Week: Meet Olivia!
Olivia’s brother was featured on Pet of the Week two weeks ago. They were both part of a 5-week-old litter being given away in Soledad to any passersby who would take them. The first family who took them quickly realized they were overwhelmed caring for such young kittens and surrendered them to Our Neighborhood Pet Project. Her brother, Oliver, was featured 2 weeks ago and this time it's Olivia's turn!
The 'Great San Juan Bautista Rib Cook Off' heats up for 19th year
SAN JUAN BAUTISTA, Calif. — The "Great San Juan Bautista Rib Cook Off" starts Friday for its 19th year. Teams from all over the country, and even one from Australia, are competing to see which BBQ can make rib falls off the bone and jaws hit the floor the most.
Salinas City Elementary School District hosts first-ever student film festival
SALINAS, California (KSBW) — Students from a dozen elementary schools participated Friday evening in Salinas City Elementary School District’s first-ever student film festival. About 150 students in grades K-12 made short films. In total, 72 entries were submitted by students. Parents also got a chance to see their...
Watsonville chef turns castoff produce into culinary treasures
In a grocery world that dotes on the perfect looking peach or apple, Watsonville chef Tabitha Stroup is a devotee of the idea of perfection within imperfection. Dimpled pears? Contorted apples? Splotchy peaches? Twisty carrots? They’re all gems in the grand melting pot of Stroup’s kitchen, where she’s known for innovative jams, jellies, marmalades and preserves.
Fawning season begins on the Central Coast
PACIFIC GROVE, Calif. — -Video from previous coverage. Fawn season has begun on the Central Coast and drivers should be extra cautious while driving on the Monterey peninsula. Every April-June, newborn deer can be seen in Pacific Grove, Monterey and Pebble Beach. In past years, Pacific Grove has told...
A call to local artists
The City of Watsonville has sent out a call to local artists to help create a mural for the new nature center coming to Ramsay Park. As part of the Ramsay Park Renaissance Project, community members are invited to provide input on the mural design, said Brooke Sampson, Development and Community Outreach Director for Watsonville Wetlands Watch (WWW).
The Performing Otters put on a great show: “The Addams Family”
At least 60 to 80 people gathered in the World Theater for a show by The Performing Otters, “The Addams Family” on Saturday, April 20. The musical/play was something that brought together students, staff and families. The Performing Otters is a student-led theater group on campus. The group...
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