Category Archives: Restaurant News

Win a year of coffee from Peet’s Coffee & learn about holiday drinks

Earlier this fall, Peet’s Coffee launched a campaign called “What Fills Your Cup?” In honor of this new campaign, it’s offering fans a chance to win a year’s supply of coffee (via a $1,000 Peet’s gift card)—and there will be … Continue reading

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Lots of popups this weekend in Santa Cruz & Scotts Valley

There are many pop-up dining opportunities this weekend, May 26-27, 2017, in the Santa Cruz area–here are details for a few including two at local breweries.   Friday night: My Mom’s Mole at POPUP My Mom’s Mole is hosting dinner … Continue reading

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Hyatt Carmel Highlands features divine dinner options

In early March, I visited the Hyatt Carmel Highlands and ate dinner at California Market at Pacific’s Edge for the first time, and it was one of the best meals I’ve ever had. From the service, to the food, to … Continue reading

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Dine at Hula’s on Mondays and support Boys and Girls Club of Santa Cruz County

If you go out for dinner or drinks at the downtown Santa Cruz restaurant Hula’s on Monday nights in April, part of your meal will benefit the Boys and Girls Club.   During the month of April, Hula’s Island Grill … Continue reading

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St. Patrick’s Day food and drink highlights for Santa Cruz County & nearby

There are many enticing foods and events for St. Patrick’s Day 2017 in Santa Cruz and nearby areas. Here are a few highlights. My Mom’s Mole is hosting an event at Elkhorn Slough Brewing Co. in Watsonville on Friday, March … Continue reading

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Pi Day discounts at Blaze Pizza and Whole Foods Market on the Central Coast

Pi Day, March 14, is tomorrow and people and businesses will be celebrating across the country—including restaurants and food vendors on the Central Coast such as Blaze Pizza and Whole Foods Market. Blaze Pizza, which offers customers personalized pizza cooked … Continue reading

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Four days remain for Crow’s Nest downstairs specials–plus other restaurant news

Santa Cruz harbor restaurant The Crow’s Nest has some great Monday through Thursday specials, valid at both lunch and dinner, and they’re ending this Thursday, March 9, 2017 — although the “Deal With a View” dinner special, served only in … Continue reading

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Trio of events at Santa Cruz’s Assembly and POPUP this weekend

There are many events, including some food-related ones, occurring this weekend in the Santa Cruz area. Here are details for three events in Santa Cruz at POPUP and Assembly (all at 1108 Pacific Ave.).   Friday night: My Mom’s Mole … Continue reading

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Valentine’s Day dining in Santa Cruz & Monterey Counties, Part 2 of 2

Valentine’s Day is two days away; have you made your plans? Here are details on a few options in Santa Cruz and Monterey Counties. If you missed yesterday’s post, here is a link. Santa Cruz County Food Lounge The Santa … Continue reading

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Valentine’s Day dining in Santa Cruz & Monterey counties, Part 1 of 2

Valentine’s Day 2017 is only three days away. Here are details on a few Santa Cruz and Monterey County dining options; I’ll publish more tomorrow.   Santa Cruz Midtown Café featuring Hanloh Popup Midtown Café (1121 Soquel Ave.) is hosting … Continue reading

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