Category Archives: Beer

Fun Gourmet Grazing with food & wine benefits Santa Cruz Cancer Benefit Group

The annual Gourmet Grazing on the Green allows attendees to partake in unlimited wine and beer plus lots of delicious gourmet food from local restaurants and food vendors, while raising funds for the Santa Cruz Cancer Benefit Group (SCCBG). The … Continue reading

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Santa Cruz August 2013 restaurant news includes a few changes and one opening

Here is some recent restaurant news for Santa Cruz and nearby neighborhoods, including an opening and a few changes. Recently Opened West End Tap & Kitchen West End Tap & Kitchen opened a few weeks ago in Westside Santa Cruz, … Continue reading

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2013 California Beer Festival with food, beer, and music at Aptos Village Park

The 2013 California Beer Festival on August 10 features food from restaurants and other vendors, plus live music and of course lots of beer. Event organizers have announced that tickets usually sell out so it’s recommended you buy online. General … Continue reading

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Celebrate Independence Day 2013 with a poolside barbecue at Santa Cruz’s Solaire

Celebrate Independence Day 2013 at Santa Cruz’s Hotel Paradox, which boasts the fabulous Solaire Restaurant and Bar.   Solaire is hosting an all-American barbecue from 11 a.m. – 10 p.m. on Thursday, July 4th. It’s $25 for a “day pool … Continue reading

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2013 Scotts Valley Hop N’ Barley Fest with food, beer, and kids’ activities

  On June 29, Sky Park in Scotts Valley hosts the 4th annual Hop N’ Barley beer and bbq festival with lots of beer selections plus food and kids’ activities. Hop N’ Barley benefits the non-profit Community Housing Land Trust … Continue reading

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A Taste of Santa Cruz benefit features 30 restaurants, wineries and breweries

The 8th annual “A Taste of Santa Cruz,” at the Cocoanut Grove on Thursday, Oct. 25, features 30 participating restaurants, wineries, and breweries. The popular event runs from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. and benefits first-time home buyers; tickets are … Continue reading

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Santa Cruz fests: 300 bottles of wine at Oktoberfest, food and drinks at Sausagefest

The many food-related fun activities this weekend in Santa Cruz include two fests, Sausagefest on Saturday and Oktoberfest on Sunday, and each benefits a worthy local organization. And Oktoberfest includes the opportunity to bid on 300 bottles of wine! Saturday’s … Continue reading

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Spots available for Friday’s Farm to Table Beer Dinner at Chaminade in Santa Cruz

As of Thursday evening, there were still a few spots available for the September 14 Farm to Table Beer Dinner at Santa Cruz’s Chaminade Resort & Spa; see menu below. For reservations, call (831) 475-5600 – but act fast, these … Continue reading

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Soquel cooking school Let’s Cook! hosts celebration party including chef demos & wine tasting

Soquel cooking school Let’s Cook! is celebrating being open for 7 months with a party on Saturday, August 11th. The party will include chef demos, food, beer and wine tastings, and a raffle. The free event is from 2-4p.m. Guests … Continue reading

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Eat pizza and drink beer to benefit Shakespeare Santa Cruz

There are two upcoming occasions to eat pizza and drink beer to benefit Shakespeare Santa Cruz (SSC), a professional repertory theater company located at UC Santa Cruz. On Monday, July 16, Woodstock’s Pizza is donating a percentage of its dinner … Continue reading

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