Mia Thorn
Cruz Kitchen & Taps
"Hey Santa Cruz! I am a practicing Oncology Nurse as well as a restauranteur and a mom of two school aged kids. I can honestly say that I have had an amazing journey bringing the community Cruz Kitchen & Taps downtown on the corner of Laurel and Pacific. These last three years has taught me that in the face of immense challenges comes immense growth. The team we have created as well as my family on the home front can accomplish all the things needed to keep our purpose and our community in focus. I pride myself on the fact that my business has created dozens of jobs and has the trajectory to help more families gain stability in this economy. Santa Cruz is a special place and I am so proud to have written this love letter in honor of my experience in this beautiful town." - Mia Thorn, Cruz Kitchen & Taps