Edible on the Air

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—

 It’s that time again to drop into the realm of culinary curiosity with Edible on the Air featuring Mark C. Anderson and me, Christine Barrington, your KSQD hostess. We want to invite you to slide up to the table as we get down to it and follow Mark’s Discoveries across the Monterey Bay region in his role as Managing Editor of Edible Monterey Bay Magazine. Enjoy all these links to dive into each of the special places, interesting people, and delicious food items discussed in this show: GUEST INTERVIEW: Analuisa Bejar Analuisa “One Chef’s Why” https://ediblemontereybay.com/online-magazine/spring-2026/a-recipe-for-why/ Analuisa’s +recipes & more https://ediblemontereybay.com/author/analuisabejar/ Sunny Cafe https://ediblemontereybay.com/blog/found-treasure-sunny-bakery-cafe/ NEW OPENINGS/SPECIAL STOPS IN SANTA CRUZ: Mission West  https://www.goodtimes.sc/mission-west-d20-pizza-santa-cruz-review/ Alley Oop! https://ediblemontereybay.com/blog/the-alley-oop-debuts-next-to-kuumbwa-jazz/ The Hotel https://ediblemontereybay.com/blog/the-hotel-a-bar-debuts-upstairs-in-the-former-santa-cruz-hotel/ Cat Alley Street https://catalleystreet.com/ FROM THE BREWER’S CORNER: Post No Bills https://ediblemontereybay.com/blog/ugh-post-no-bills-closing-and-heres-why/ Alvarado Street >>> Castroville https://ediblemontereybay.com/blog/alvarado-street-building-huge-castroville-brewery-beer-garden/ FROM MARK C’S FOUND TREASURES: Bruno’s https://ediblemontereybay.com/blog/found-treasure-brunos-bar-grills-big-bastard-and-daily-specials/ THE TASTE TEST:  Arti-Hearts and Chef’s Butter from Monterey Farms Mark C. Anderson chillin’ in the K-Squid studio.

We all have to eat, and we all love to eat good food! In February’s edition of Edible on the Air, Mark C. Anderson shares tasty insights gleaned from his journeys around the region as Managing Editor of Edible Monterey Bay Magazine. KSQD hostess Christine Barrington comes along for the ride facilitating conversations to deepen your knowledge of the places and people that make California’s Central Coast a delicious food destination. Featured in this show: Bay Area Brewer’s Guild: Their monstrously huge SF Beer Week extends through March 1. SANTA CRUZ: Chef Brad Briske calls in to share about his two restaurants in Soquel: Home and Home Away Pogonip Pizza  on the Westside is new pizza destination to please the palate and anyone who loves Lost Boys and biking our Santa Cruz trails. Mane Kitchen & Cocktails Downtown Santa Cruz–don’t miss the passion fruit margaritas! Santa Cruz Bike Party celebrating the Seabright area to give it some love while the Murray Street construction continues. Woodhouse Brewing: One of the great small breweries, not only in Santa Cruz, but across the nation. USA Today features them in their 10 best in 2026. Voting has closed, but you can vote with your feet and visit them anytime! MOSS LANDING: The FoodLab/The Landing/Power station coffee shop. OPEN WED-SUNDAY!  MARINA Local EMV Deli Local EMV, “Eats,” “Merch,” “Vibes” from do-it-all owner-operator Marcus Edwards, a one-of-a-kind sandwich shop in the Marina Village Shopping Center, with a Grocery Outlet next door for some of the best wine values going.  CARMEL: Hatch Southwest Kitchen PACIFIC GROVE: PG Meeting House Pop & Hiss: A Bar Record Shop Live Music Venue Hops & Fog Brewing The Caledonian at the Kimpton Hotel Pacific Grove Ricotta Gnudi recipe. They are so easy and utterly delicious! MONTEREY: Piccolo Deli in Monterey downstairs from big sister Osteria al Mare continues to be a hidden jewel with harbor views and quality Italian food.  Nami in downtown Monterey