Category Archives: Wine

Tequila & taco festival & wine bottling lunch event this weekend

Posted on August 20, 2015 by admin

Foodies and drink lovers: here are details on two events this weekend taking place in Santa Cruz and Ben Lomond. Saturday, Aug. 22-Sunday, Aug. 23: Tequila & Taco Music Festival At the 2nd annual Tequila & Taco Music Festival, there … Continue reading →

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Cantine Winepub in Aptos celebrates anniversary with wine, cider, and beer popups

Posted on August 7, 2015 by admin

Saturday, August 8, is the one-year anniversary of the opening of Aptos’ Cantine Winepub, and it’s celebrating with a day of special pop-ups with local winemakers, brewers and cider producers. Owner Jason McKay is very excited about this milestone, as … Continue reading →

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Soif reopens tonight with expanded menu, new wine bar, revamped wine shop

Posted on June 19, 2015 by admin

Downtown Santa Cruz’s Soif Restaurant & Wine Bar has just finished a month-long renovation, resulting in expanded food and beverage menus plus a new wine bar and an upgraded wine shop. Soif has been closed for a few weeks, and … Continue reading →

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Artisan Food Market: Farmer Freed culinary salts, oysters, & other local treats

Posted on June 11, 2015 by admin

Farmer Freed culinary salts and Belle Farms olive oil to enhance your cooking, Mortal Dumpling dim sum and comfort food from Kickin Chicken to provide a delicious easy dinner: these are just a few examples of what will be available … Continue reading →

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Santa Cruz’s Chaminade serves up new season of Farm to Table Wine Dinners

Posted on May 30, 2015 by admin

Chaminade Resort’s annual Farm to Table Dinner series, which features very fresh items from local farms plus delectable libations from Central Coast wineries, is starting soon. Want to whet your appetite? Read my recap of 2014’s opening night feast. 2015 … Continue reading →

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May 2015 food & wine events at Saratoga’s Mountain Winery

Posted on May 23, 2015 by admin

The Mountain Winery in Saratoga is offering three fun, food- and wine-related events in late May. Executive Chef David Sidoti and his staff will prepare the food. For all events, buy tickets or get more information at mountainwinery.com/events. Sunday, May … Continue reading →

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Santa Cruz chocolate festival with restaurants and vendors benefits UCSC scholarships

Posted on January 15, 2015 by admin

The 8th annual Santa Cruz Chocolate Festival on Sunday January 18, with lots of food and wine, benefits UCSC scholarships. The event is from 1 – 4 p.m. at the Cocoanut Grove by the Santa Cruz Boardwalk. The Santa Cruz … Continue reading →

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Santana Row Holiday Wine & Dine benefits Second Harvest Food Bank

Posted on December 14, 2014 by admin

Santana Row shops and restaurants are offering a fun holiday event over four Tuesdays in December, and you have two more opportunities before it’s over. The “Holiday Wine & Dine Around” is Dec. 2, 9, 16, and 23 from 6 … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving weekend wine tasting & holiday shopping in Santa Cruz & Carmel

Posted on November 27, 2014 by admin

I’ve got details on two wine and holiday shopping events worth checking out this holiday weekend: one in Santa Cruz, and one in Carmel Valley. Santa Cruz Surf City Vintners is hosting an art, wine and gift bazaar on Friday … Continue reading →

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A Taste of Santa Cruz 2014 features 30 restaurants, wineries

Posted on November 8, 2014 by admin

The 10th annual “A Taste of Santa Cruz,” at the Cocoanut Grove on Thursday, Nov. 13, features approximately 30 participating restaurants, wineries, and breweries. The event runs from 5:30-9 p.m. and benefits first-time home buyers. Tickets are $40 in advance … Continue reading →

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