New hours at Ibiza, New Year’s Eve event

Ibiza (1541 Pacific Ave. Suite B, 831-900-5222, ibizasantacruz.square.site) recently changed its hours. It is now open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday. It will be closed on Dec. 25-26.

Also, Ibiza is offering a special paella dinner event on New Year’s Eve. There will be jamon croquetas, Manchego cheese, hippie kale salad, a paella of chicken and chorizo with farmers market vegetables, plus dessert and drinks. Dinner starts at 6:30 p.m. and the cost is $90. To see full menu and purchase advance tickets, visit the website.

SCOTTS VALLEY

Brewed Awakening cafe now open

The coffee shop Brewed Awakening (6006 La Madrona Drive, Suite A, 831-226-2635) opened in November. Beverages include tea and coffee and drinks like soy matcha latte and peppermint mocha latte. Food includes pastries and breakfast sandwiches. The owners plan to add hot pressed sandwiches and a few grab-and-go salads in the near future. Regular hours are 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday-Friday, and 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. Brewed Awakening will be closed on Christmas Day; shortened holiday hours for New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day are 6 a.m. to noon. To stay in the loop about the business, follow it on Instagram @brewedawakeningsv.

CAPITOLA

Holiday closure at Kaito

Kaito (1855 41st Ave., food court in Capitola Mall, 831-464-2586, ramenkaito.com) will be closed from Dec. 30-Jan. 1. It will reopen on Jan. 2. It is also closed for Christmas. Regular hours are 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, and 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday.

Steamer Lane Supply closes for five days

Steamer Lane Supply (698 West Cliff Drive, 831-316-5240, steamerlanesc.com) is closed for a few days for the holidays. It will reopen on Dec. 28. As stated on social media, “…I want my team to have time with their friends and families and to rest.” Regular hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.

FELTON

News from The Grove

The Grove Cafe and Bakery (6249 Highway 9, 831-704-7483, thegrovefelton.com) recently expanded hours to be open on Mondays. You can now order food from chef Jessica Yarr from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Thursday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday-Saturday, and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday.

Also, as of press time there were a few tickets left for Dec. 26’s Neighborhood Night. The theme is Hanukkah Dinner and seatings are at 4:45, 6 and 7:15 p.m. See menu and buy tickets at eventbrite.com/e/community-hanukkah-dinner-tickets-1106832518859. The Grove is doing a dinner on New Year’s Eve with seatings at 6 and 7:30 p.m. (cioppino and an artichoke and bean stew, plus a selection of sparkling wines). It will be open for brunch on New Year’s Day from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Chaminade offers New Year’s party

Chaminade Resort and Spa (1 Chaminade Lane, 831-465-3452, chaminade.com) is hosting a 21-and-older party with live music by Vantage Point from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. on New Year’s Eve. Admission for $99 includes a champagne toast and light desserts. There will be a cash bar. Purchase tickets at chaminade.rezdy.com/676507/new-year-s-eve-party-at-chaminade.

Also, Chaminade is offering dinner in The View Restaurant from 5-10 p.m. The bar menu is available until midnight and the bar will be open until 1 a.m.

SANTA CRUZ

Bantam holiday closure, New Year’s menu

Bantam (1010 Fair Ave., 831-420-0101, bantam1010.com) will be closed from Jan. 1-7. Also, for New Year’s Eve, there will be special wines and cocktails, plus black truffles and oysters.

Bantam is offering a four-course prix fixe menu for $95. For reservations, email bantam1010fair@gmail.com.

SANTA CRUZ

New Year’s Eve at Gabriella Cafe

Gabriella Cafe (910 Cedar St., 831-457-1677, gabriellacafe.com) will be open on New Year’s Eve. A prix fixe menu will feature oysters, scallops and grilled persimmons with burrata. The regular menu will also be available with a fish special of Pacific swordfish. Also, a cheese plate will feature new Italian varieties. An art exhibit from Jessica Vaughn is on display through April.

SOQUEL

Señor Chilaquiles shortens hours

Señor Chilaquiles (2623 41st Ave.), which replaced 41st Ocean Breakfast and Grill (behind Café Cruz) this fall, is shortening its hours. Manger Gustavo Alba posted on Nextdoor on Dec. 12 that “for the time being, Señor Chilaquiles will be open 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.” Visit tinyurl.com/4fu7yw2y.

APTOS

Holiday closures at Mentone

Mentone (174 Aptos Village Way, 831-708-4040, mentonerestaurant.com) will be closed at various times during December and January. The restaurant is closed on Dec. 24-25, Dec. 31 and Jan. 1. Then it is closed for its annual break from Jan. 13-20.

Also, its “quartino wine menu” expanded in December. Mentone’s current curated selection features wine from France, Italy and California.

SANTA CRUZ

New special at Kianti’s

Kianti’s Pizza and Pasta Bar (1100 Pacific Ave., 831-469-4400, kiantis.com) is offering a promotion from Dec. 26 to Jan. 31. If you buy one Kianti’s bottle of alcohol, you get one for half off. Customers can mix any two bottles of tequila, whiskey, vodka, gin or rum.

Order online or in-person. This is available for curbside, take-out and delivery.

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 & drink news as it happens? Follow the Sentinel’s food crew on Twitter @santacruzfood.