Category Archives: Restaurants
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
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Tagged chef Michael Solomonov, Laser Wolf, Michael Solomonov, Philadelphia restaurants, restaurants
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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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Tagged Birichino Winery & Tasting Room, Botanic & Luxe, Kianti's, Mission Hill Creamery, Pacific Cookie Company, restaurant news, restaurants, Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz restaurants, The Penny Ice Creamery, Woodstock's Pizza
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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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Tagged 12 Days of Christmas, Christmas, deli, giveaway, Holidays 2021, New York pastrami, sandwiches, Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz restaurants, Seabright Deli
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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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Tagged 12 Days of Christmas, Capitola Mall, Capitola restaurants, Christmas, giveaway, holiday gifts, Holidays 2021, Japanese cuisine Santa Cruz restaurants, ramen, Santa Cruz, sushi
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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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Tagged 12 Days of Christmas, bakery, cake, Capitola bakery, Capitola restaurants, Christmas, desserts, Gayle’s, Gayle’s Bakery, giveaway, holiday gifts, Holidays 2021, pastries, Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz restaurants
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12 Days of Christmas Giveaway Day Six: Zameen Cuisine
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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Tagged 12 Days of Christmas, Aptos restaurants, Christmas, falafel, giveaway, gyros, holiday gifts, Holidays 2021, Mediterranean food, Middle Eastern food, Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz restaurants, Watsonville restaurants, Zameen Cuisine, Zameen Mediterranean Cuisine
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12 Days of Christmas Giveaway Day Four: Jack O’Neill Restaurant
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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Tagged 12 Days of Christmas, Big Sur Salts, Christmas, Dream Inn, Dream Inn Santa Cruz, Far West Fungi, Friend in Cheeses Jam Co., giveaway, holiday meals, Holidays 2021, Jack O’Neill Restaurant, restaurants, Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz restaurants
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12 Days of Christmas Giveaway Day Three: Shadowbrook Restaurant
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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Tagged 12 Days of Christmas, Capitola restaurants, Christmas, giveaway, Holidays 2021, restaurant news, restaurants, Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz restaurants, Shadowbrook, Shadowbrook Restaurant
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12 Days of Christmas Giveaway Day One: Pono Hawaiian Kitchen & Tap in Santa Cruz
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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Tagged 12 Days of Christmas, Capitola restaurants, Christmas, giveaway, Hawaiian food, Holidays 2021, poke, Pono, Pono Hawaiian Kitchen & Tap, restaurants, Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz restaurants, seafood
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