Category Archives: Restaurant News

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 6

Posted on December 16, 2020 by admin

Here is part 6 of my holiday foodie gift guide—with some ideas for bakeries, Italian groceries, farmers markets and more. Let’s shop local and support small businesses as much as we can this season (and beyond)! Also see: Gift guide … Continue reading →

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“Dining in” at Santa Cruz County restaurants, June 19, 2020

Posted on June 19, 2020 by admin

So much has changed since my last article at the end of May, with restaurants now being allowed to open for dine-in service if they follow restrictions and social distancing guidelines. Here are some highlights of places that are open … Continue reading →

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Santa Cruz County food & drink changes & closures, as of May 28, 2020

Posted on May 28, 2020 by admin

Here is the current status of many local restaurants, grocery stores and other food/drink vendors, as of the end of the day May 28. Sad news: Capitola’s Paradise Beach Grille, which was closed for the last couple months due to … Continue reading →

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Santa Cruz County food & drink changes & closures, as of May 18, 2020

Posted on May 19, 2020 by admin

Here is the current status of many local restaurants, grocery stores and other food/drink vendors, as of the end of the day May 18. Sad news: downtown Santa Cruz’s Pono Hawaiian Grill, which first opened in 2011 and was closed … Continue reading →

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Santa Cruz County food & drink changes & closures, as of May 12, 2020

Posted on May 12, 2020 by admin

Here is the current status of many local restaurants, grocery stores and other food/drink vendors, as of the end of the day May 11. Some of the items in this article with new or updated listings: a few Felton/Ben Lomond … Continue reading →

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Santa Cruz County food & drink changes & closures, as of May 3, 2020

Posted on May 4, 2020 by admin

Here is the current status of many local restaurants, grocery stores and other food/drink vendors, as of the end of the day May 3. Some of the several items in this article that are new since last time: Coffeetopia (some … Continue reading →

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Santa Cruz County food & drink changes & closures, as of April 26, 2020

Posted on April 27, 2020 by admin

Santa Cruz County food & drink changes & closures, as of April 26, 2020 Here is the current status of many local restaurants, grocery stores and other food/drink vendors, as of April 26 (as far as I know). Exciting news: … Continue reading →

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Santa Cruz County food & drink changes & closures, as of April 18, 2020

Posted on April 19, 2020 by admin

Hi again. Here is the latest status of many local restaurants, grocery stores and other food/drink vendors. Some highlights: the restaurant section includes new info on sweet treats from Aunt LaLi’s & The Penny Ice Creamery, lots of Mexican options … Continue reading →

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