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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 SantaCruznKitchen@gmail.com 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! You can reach us at SantaCruznKitchen@email.com Thanks 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 at SantaCruznKitchen@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 at SantaCruznKitchen@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 at SantaCruznKitchen@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 link https://www.gofundme.com/f/we-will-get-by-with-a-little-help-from-our-friends For 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/bingo 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. 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.com Thanks 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 logo Thanks 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 HEALTHY Andrea and Mel   Link to downtown restaurants providing delivery and pick up: https://downtownsantacruz.com/downtown-delivered?fbclid=IwAR1UoopzI_kPMU0Uk2B82V4_qtQNwNjV5S675hOmAIBAG-GuTtQsRL1ATWo