A brutal year for Los Angeles restaurants saw dozens of closings across the city. Inflation, actors' and writers' strikes and higher rent, utilities and labor costs all were cited.
The Gourmet Grazing on the Green fest will be held from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday in Aptos Village Park. The annual food, wine and beer festival brings together 60-plus local farmers, chefs, winemakers, brewers, distillers, artisans, restaurateurs, and other vendors.