Santa Cruz, United States (Local)
Not enough data
Mark C. Anderson's coverage centers around local businesses, culinary events, and the food and beverage industry in the Monterey Bay area of California. His focus on expert commentary, announcements, event coverage, reviews, and promotional deals indicates that he may be interested in pitches providing insights from local experts within the food and beverage industry or those closely tied to the business community in Monterey.
Pitches should offer unique perspectives on new culinary ventures or events taking place within this specific geographic region to align with Mark's localized focus. Additionally, given his emphasis on review content, potential sources might include entrepreneurs involved in launching new dining establishments or individuals with expertise in local gastronomy trends.
Lastly but importantly for reaching out successfully to him would be focusing topics related specifically to "Food & Drink," "Restaurants," "Local Businesses," and "Culinary Events."
This information evolves through artificial intelligence and human feedback. Improve this profile .
So went one of the memorable mantras dished up by Zen priest and cookbook author Edward Espe Brown—aka Jusan Kainei or “Longevity Mountain Peaceful Sea”—in the first session of a class called “Dogen's Tenzokyokun” (or “Instructions to the Head Cook.”)
By: Mark C. Anderson
May 12, 2026—Sorry Woody Harrelson, Natalie Portman and (you too) Joaquin Phoenix. What you’re scripting on vegan could use a stronger supporting cast. Santa Cruz area restaurants are here to provide it. That thought proved intrusive—and tangible, and tastable—at today’s awards lunch for the first ever Santa Cruz Vegan Chef Challenge, which lasted the length ... Read more
By: Mark C. Anderson
May 15, 2026—We're barely into Coastal Kitchen's seven-part tasting menu when it dawns on me I've been talking to myself more during this meal than any in recent memory.
Santa Cruz dining news includes Switch Bakery’s gluten-free treats, Bruno’s Bar & Grill deals, beer coverage insights and local food updates.
May 19, 2026—It might ring a touch pretentious to hear Tony's Grill & Mexican Cuisine's grand opening announcement starts with, “We know you've all been waiting for it.”
By: Mark C. Anderson
As she takes over the executive chef role at beach-adjacent Dream Inn in the heart of Santa Cruz's waterfront, the things she learned as a kid still resonate.
May 22, 2026—The Shockwave ride at Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk thrills two dozen humans at a time by strapping them to a whirling disk as it swoops up and down a huge arc.
May 26, 2026—Any discussion of greater Santa Cruz's most influential chefs of the past half century would be incomplete without mention of Chef David Kinch of Manresa fame
I mean, the place harnesses 300 acres of mountaintop views, pool-side food trucks, live music performers, plus a redwood sanctuary that could qualify as a small state park.
By: Mark C. Anderson
The oldest among them appeared on Earth six months ago. As chef-new-mom Jessie Curran started planning for her offspring's arrival, Curran realized her demanding (and celebrated, and fun) work helping run an award-winning family of restaurants in San Francisco would come to term.
