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12 Days of Christmas Giveaway Day Six: Zameen Cuisine

Posted on December 18, 2021 by admin

Zameen Cuisine is today’s partner for the “12 Days of Christmas Giveaway” with a $50 gift card prize. Keep reading for how to enter. There are three locations to enjoy Zameen’s amazing food: The Point (851 41st Ave.) Open Tues-Sun … Continue reading →

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12 Days of Christmas Giveaway Day Five: Cheese Shop 831 in Capitola

Posted on December 18, 2021 by admin

The prize from Capitola’s artisanal cheese store Cheese Shop 831 is a wonderful gift basket curated by owner Jillian Pirolo. Read below for how to win this fun “12 Days of Christmas Giveaway” item. Pirolo opened Cheese Shop 831 in November 2020. She worked as a cheesemonger about … Continue reading →

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12 Days of Christmas Giveaway Day Four: Jack O’Neill Restaurant

Posted on December 16, 2021 by admin

Jack O’Neill Restaurant & Lounge at Dream Inn Santa Cruz is today’s partner for the “12 Days of Christmas Giveaway” with a $50 gift card prize. Keep reading for how to enter. Gus Trejo, who currently serves as executive chef … Continue reading →

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12 Days of Christmas Giveaway Day Three: Shadowbrook Restaurant

Posted on December 15, 2021 by admin

Capitola restaurant Shadowbrook has graciously donated a $75 gift card for Day 3 of my “12 Days of Christmas Giveaway.” Keep reading for how to enter. Serving local and tourist fans since 1947, Shadowbrook is an icon. Some of the … Continue reading →

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12 Days of Christmas Giveaway Day Two: Staff of Life in Santa Cruz and Watsonville

Posted on December 14, 2021 by admin

Staff of Life Natural Foods is the next participant in Santa Cruz Foodie’s “12 Days of Christmas Giveaway.” You can win a fantastic prize. Keep reading for how to enter. A beloved member of the community since 1969, Staff of … Continue reading →

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12 Days of Christmas Giveaway Day One: Pono Hawaiian Kitchen & Tap in Santa Cruz

Posted on December 13, 2021 by admin

Pono Hawaiian Kitchen & Tap on Capitola Road consistently serves happy customers with its Aloha spirit, so I thought it fitting for them to be the first participant in Santa Cruz Foodie’s “12 Days of Christmas Giveaways” with prizes from … Continue reading →

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Christmas offerings, cheese event from Whole Foods Market in Santa Cruz & Capitola

Posted on December 10, 2021 by admin

Christmas is around the corner, and Whole Foods Market in Capitola (1710 41st Ave.) and Santa Cruz (911 Soquel Ave have lots of special offerings to choose from. In addition, the annual “12 Days, 12 Cheeses” promotion with a 30 … Continue reading →

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A little more time to catch Pacific Catch’s Endless Summer menu

Posted on September 9, 2021 by admin

Fabulous restaurant Pacific Catch, known for its sustainably sourced seafood and other delicious dishes, has a great ‘bonus menu’ going on through the end of October. “Endless Summer” features dishes like Ahi Poke Bombs, Pupu Platter, Korean Poke Bibimbap, and … Continue reading →

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A few Bay Area Father’s Day meals

Posted on June 18, 2021 by admin

Need last-minute Father’s Day plans and want to venture outside Santa Cruz County? Here are a few choices, including ones in San Jose, with menu highlights. Happy Father’s Day weekend! Winner Winner Chicken (San Mateo)  Located in San Mateo’s Hillsdale … Continue reading →

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Santa Cruz Foodie Holiday Gift Guide 2020: Local gifts, part 7

Posted on December 21, 2020 by admin

Welcome to the final installment—part 7—of my holiday foodie gift guide with information for several local businesses if you have some last-minute shopping to do. Contact me at tara@santacruzfoodie.com with questions or comments. Also see: Gift guide part 1 Gift … Continue reading →

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