Coming Summer 2026
Only The Highest Quality, Freshest Ingredients Done Right.
Master Butcher Tim Estrada of Point Butcher Shop and Chef Mikey Adams are teaming up to serve the Santa Cruz community through CARNE: gourmet eatery, local butcher shop, and marketplace.
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Serving Santa Cruz With Gratitude
For Tim Estrada, great butchery is about far more than meat. It’s about community, craftsmanship, and honoring the people and producers behind every ingredient. As the founder of Point Butcher Shop, Tim has built a reputation in Santa Cruz for combining old-world technique with an unwavering commitment to quality, sustainability, and hospitality. His path has been shaped by years of hands-on experience, a deep respect for whole-animal butchery, and a passion for creating a space where people feel connected to their food and to each other. At CARNE, Tim brings that same philosophy to life alongside Chef Mikey Adams, creating an elevated but approachable experience centered around expertly sourced top-tier meats, local ingredients, live-fire cooking, and genuine care for the community they proudly serve.
Cooking With Purpose & Technique
For Chef Mikey Adams, CARNE is the culmination of a 25-year journey shaped by passion, discipline, and a deep love for Santa Cruz. After training and cooking everywhere from Edinburgh, Scotland to Michelin-level kitchens across California, Mikey returned home with the goal of giving back to the community that raised him. His cooking style is bold yet approachable, rooted in classical technique, elevated by global influence, and driven by exceptional local ingredients. Together with Tim and the CARNE team, he is creating a one-of-a-kind experience centered around the highest quality ingredients, flawless technique, and genuine hospitality. For Mikey, every dish should leave a lasting impression because great food has the power to bring people together and make them feel cared for.
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