Anniversary party at Humble Sea

Humble Sea Brewing Co. (820 Swift St., 831-621-2890, humblesea.com) is hosting an eighth anniversary party this weekend. The main event is Saturday, with a “full anniversary beer drop,” several food trucks (including a Nico’s Ice Cream collab beer float), live music from 2-4 p.m. and face painting. Cracked Cookies will appear, and you can reserve your treats through its Instagram @crackedcookiessc.

As a preview on Friday, there is an “early can release” of My Other Ride is a Submarine (collab with Green Cheek Beer) plus food from The Real Taco (noon to 8 p.m.) and Sleight of Hand (4-8 p.m.). As a final anniversary celebration on Sunday, Humble Sea will host food trucks and offer brunch drinks like “beermosas,” Micheladas and slushies.

Noodle Time serving customers

Noodle Time recently opened at 1314 Ocean St. (the former location of Firehouse Pizza and previously Dunkin’ Donuts). Hours are 11 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. daily except Tuesdays. The menu features egg rolls, potstickers, 10 varieties of pho, ramen, many noodle and rice dishes, boba tea and more. For details, contact 831-400-9711 or visit noodletimeca.com.

SOQUEL

Star of Siam reopens

Star of Siam (3005 Porter St., 831-479-0366) has reopened. Hours at the Thai restaurant are 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Sunday and Tuesday-Thursday (closed Monday), and 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday-Saturday.

New Leaf expands glass juice bottle program

When New Leaf Community Markets (newleaf.com) opened the new Capitola location at King’s Plaza Shopping Center last November, it also began using reusable glass bottles at that location for its house-made grab-and-go juices and smoothies. Customers can return these bottles to the store and receive a 50-cent redemption for each one. With the success of this program, New Leaf has now introduced the glass bottles to its other stores. Flavors include Pink Probiotic Smoothie, Heart Beet Juice, Coconut Cloud Smoothie and more.

CAPITOLA

Dani O Bakeshop continues croissant smash burgers

Dani O Bakeshop, in the Capitola Mall food court, continues to offer its popular croissant breakfast sausage smash burger. The burger, which debuted several days ago and sells out quickly, features fried Glaum eggs, local sausage, Gruyere cheese, homemade sage chimichurri and a house-made croissant. The bakeshop also offers a variety of rotating croissants, sourdough bread and more. Hours are 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday-Sunday, or earlier if sold out. Learn more or place advance orders via Instagram @daniobakeshop.

Pastries from owner and baker Danielle Orlando are also available at The Chocolate Studio and Marea Sol Café in Santa Cruz.

New hours at Mariposa Coffee Bar

Mariposa Coffee Bar (1010 Pacific Ave. Suite E, mariposacoffeebar.com) has new hours: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday (closed Monday-Tuesday). Co-owners Tram Vu and Chelsea Cabrera offer Cuban and Vietnamese coffee selections, mocktails and vegetarian food. Dishes include spring rolls and sandwiches. Follow on IG @mariposa_coffeebar or Facebook @mariposacoffeebar for details.

SCOTTS VALLEY

Events on deck at Inversion Winery

Inversion Wines (75 Mount Hermon Road, 831-419-5036, inversionwines.com) has two upcoming events. This Friday, it’s hosting bingo at the tasting room from 6-7:30 p.m. The event is free to join, and no reservations are needed. Also, Inversion is offering trivia night from 6-7:30 p.m. March 21. Regular hours at the winery are 4-8:30 p.m. Friday, 1-7 p.m. Saturday and 1-6 p.m. Sunday.

BEN LOMOND

Pickling class at Mountain Feed

Mountain Feed and Farm Supply (9550 Highway 9, 831-336-8876, mountainfeed.com) is hosting a “Pickling 3 Ways” class from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on March 22. Cost is $25. Attendees will learn “the fundamentals of All Things Pickle” including quick pickles made in the fridge, canned pickles using the water bath canning method and fermented pickles. Instructor Jess Tunis will lead an exploration of “vegetable pickles” (not just cucumbers, but also carrots, cauliflower and onion). Learn more and sign up at mountainfeed.com/pages/workshops-events.

SANTA CRUZ COUNTY

Seasonal sundae at Marianne’s

Marianne’s Ice Cream (1020 Ocean St. in Santa Cruz and 218 State Park Drive in Aptos) is serving Shamrock Swirl Sundae through the end of March. It features mint chip and malt ball fudge ice cream, hot fudge, Oreo crumbles, green whipped cream, shamrock sprinkles and a cherry. Visit mariannesicecream.com for information.

SANTA CRUZ

Charlie Hong Kong announces higher salmon price

Charlie Hong Kong (1141 Soquel Ave., 831-426-5664, charliehongkong.com) is now charging more for dishes featuring its king Salmon teriyaki. “Due to the Canadian tariff, the price of our organic salmon was increased 25%,” explains restaurant owner Carolyn Rudolph. “We have been serving this salmon from British Columbia for over a decade and our customers enjoy it. We will need to slightly raise our prices. We’re incredibly grateful for the ongoing support of our wonderful community. All people and four-legged furry friends are welcome.”

SANTA CRUZ

Animal shelter benefit at Sante Adairius

The annual Top Dog pre-screening “Yappy Hour” is in the late afternoon and early evening March 22 at Sante Adairius Midtown Portal (1315 Water St.). A portion of sales from food and beer benefits the Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter. The Top Dog Film Festival, a collection of short dog-themed films from around the world, screens at 7 p.m. that night at the Rio Theatre. A portion of ticket proceeds benefit the shelter. The festival always sells out. For tickets and details, visit riotheatre.com/events-2/2025/3/22/topdog.

SCOTTS VALLEY

Wine and potato chip tasting event at Pelican Ranch

Pelican Ranch Winery (2364 Bean Creek Road, 831-332-5359) is offering a wine and potato chip tasting from noon to 4:30 p.m. Saturday. “Savor the perfect pairing of four wines matched to four artisanal chips while basking in our serene atmosphere and serenaded by the original acoustic music of Mr. Ben Davis, Jr.,” says winemaker Phil Crews. Learn more at pelicanranch.com.

SANTA CRUZ COUNTY

Scrumptious Fish & Chips popups

Scrumptious Fish & Chips (scrumptiousfc.com) has several upcoming popups. It will be at Steel Bonnet Brewing in Scotts Valley from 4-8 p.m. Friday and at the same time the following two Fridays in March. Also, it is appearing at the aforementioned Humble Sea anniversary party on Saturday. Additionally, it’s at Humble Sea from noon to 6:30 p.m. Sunday and at the same time the following two Sundays in March, and at Humble Sea from noon to 7 p.m. March 22 and 29. You can also order Scrumptious food via DoorDash on Saturdays and Sundays.

Quick Bites, compiled by Tara Fatemi Walker, is your weekly helping of Santa Cruz County restaurant, food and drink news. Send items to sentinelfood@gmail.com (Sunday 7 p.m. deadline for that week’s column). Want local food and drink news as it happens? Follow the Sentinel’s food crew on X @santacruzfood.