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New Santa Cruz foodie holiday discounts: Barceloneta (ends soon) & Pizza My Heart

Attention all Santa Cruz foodies: There are a couple promotions going on, and they are both time-sensitive. Barceloneta: The popular tapas and paella restaurant in downtown Santa Cruz is currently offering a deal on E-gift cards. Shoppers receive a 15% … Continue reading

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A couple of seasonal Santa Cruz discounts & promotions

This Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023, it’s Small Business Saturday. At Kianti’s Pizza & Pasta Bar, customers can pay $20 and receive $25 worth of gift cards. You can call 831-469-4400 or stop in to purchase these cards. Starting this Saturday, … Continue reading

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Giving Thanks for the Live Oak Farmers Market

As I mentioned last month, I truly appreciate living in a place that has several farmers’ markets to choose from. With rare exceptions, I shop at the Live Oak farmers’ market—only a mile away from my home—every week. It’s open … Continue reading

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Praise for the Aptos Farmers Market

Author: Tara Fatemi Walker Lovers of delicious food—especially fresh produce—are so lucky to live in Santa Cruz County. We have a plethora of farmers’ markets; it would be impossible to go to all of them each week. Lately, I have … Continue reading

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12 Days of Christmas Giveaway Day 12: Seabright Deli

Thank you, dear readers, for enthusiastically participating in my “12 Days of Christmas Giveaway” over the last few days; it’s been a joy to receive your emails and to reward those of you that won gift cards and other treats. … Continue reading

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12 Days of Christmas Giveaway Day 11: Locale

The next “12 Days of Christmas Giveaway” prize is a $50 gift card from online food delivery business Locale. Read below to learn more about Locale and to find out how to enter the prize drawing. Locale offers weekly delivery … Continue reading

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12 Days of Christmas Giveaway Day 10: Kaito

Kaito is today’s partner for the “12 Days of Christmas Giveaway:” the prize is $60 in gift cards. Keep reading for how to enter. I fell in love with Kaito at its original Pleasure Point location on 41st Ave. I’m … Continue reading

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12 Days of Christmas Giveaway Day Nine: Gayle’s Bakery & Rosticceria

The next “12 Days of Christmas Giveaway” prize is a $50 gift card from beloved Capitola institution Gayle’s Bakery and Rosticceria. Read below for how to win. Gayle’s Bakery is popular any time of year, and during the holidays it’s … Continue reading

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12 Days of Christmas Giveaway Day Eight: Soif & La Posta

Soif Wine Bar & Merchants and La Posta Restaurant are today’s partners for the “12 Days of Christmas Giveaway:” the prize is a $50 gift card redeemable at either restaurant. Keep reading for how to enter. Owner Patrice Boyle, who … Continue reading

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12 Days of Christmas Giveaway Day Seven: Mutari Craft Chocolate House

The “12 Days of Christmas Giveaway” prize from Santa Cruz’s Mutari Craft Chocolate House is very exciting: a private tour and tasting for up to 10 attendees, valued at $200! The event includes a cup of single origin sipping chocolate and … Continue reading

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