Edible on the Air: Wine expert Laura Ness, genuine gelato lands in Santa Cruz, restaurant openings, and a multitude of beers!

Be prepared to delight your imaginal taste buds while taking in Mark C. Anderson’s reporting on all things food and wine across the tri-county region on this month’s Edible on the Air. Mark C. is the Managing Editor and award-winning essayist for Edible Monterey Bay Magazine. Below you can find all his articles relating to everything discussed in the show. Co-host, Christine Barrington, has been hosting talk shows for KSQD since its founding year. She also loves, loves, loves good food, and she hopes you’ll dig in and try some of these delicious tips spread over the airwaves for your listening delight. Dharmas https://ediblemontereybay.com/blog/vegetarian-vegan-institution-issues-plea-for-help/ Pesticide Tour https://ediblemontereybay.com/blog/wtfs-and-progress-a-pesticide-update-public-tour/ Chef Michael Rotundo/Schooners and Coastal Kitchen/Plaza Hotel https://ediblemontereybay.com/blog/memorable-new-tasting-menu-at-coastal-kitchen/ https://www.goodtimes.sc/monterey-plaza-hotel-dining-secret-beach-getaway/ Cella–Chef Tyler Eaves https://ediblemontereybay.com/blog/new-star-in-at-cella-as-chef-cal-heads-abroad/ Alta Bakery https://ediblemontereybay.com/online-magazine/spring-2026/refusing-to-sit-still/ https://ediblemontereybay.com/online-magazine/summer-2019/taste-of-history/ Laura Ness wine recommendations (Samuel Lewis Smith) https://ediblemontereybay.com/online-magazine/winter-2024/strong-silent-types/ Another great one: https://ediblemontereybay.com/online-magazine/summer-2018/behind-the-bottle-brave-new-winemakers/ Laura Ness on Calera!  https://ediblemontereybay.com/blog/two-visits-to-calera-38-years-apart/ Link to archive of Laura’s great articles for Edible Monterey Bay https://ediblemontereybay.com/author/lness/ Laura’s article on Folk Tale https://ediblemontereybay.com/blog/grape-escape-fantasy-meets-reality-as-folktale-renovates/ Grocery Outlet wine buying  https://ediblemontereybay.com/blog/found-treasure-grocery-outlet-wine-selection/ Woody’s at Watsonville Airport https://ediblemontereybay.com/blog/woodys-poised-to-take-over-watsonville-airport-restaurant/ Cooking with Hodo tofu https://ediblemontereybay.com/blog/found-treasure-hodo-tofu-for-earth-day/ Beer Mule https://ediblemontereybay.com/blog/found-treasure-4-watsonville-airport-district/ Beer Thirty / Trout Farm Inn https://ediblemontereybay.com/blog/beer-thirty-expands-to-trout-farm-inn-and-old-weinerschnitzle/   Gran Gelato Caffe https://ediblemontereybay.com/blog/gran-gelato-caffe-now-open-and-godly/ _________________________________________________ Music was:  Moons of Saturn by Blue Dot Sessions—