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A Santa Cruz foodie’s journey to Philadelphia: Don’t miss Laser Wolf
My friend Amy, who lives in Philadelphia, has been telling me for years that as a fellow foodie I need to come visit her and partake in the city’s many amazing restaurants. In late February, I finally took that trip, … Continue reading
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
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
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
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
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
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
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