Category Archives: Restaurant News
Time for the 2016 Santa Cruz Mole & Mariachi festival
The 4th annual Mole & Mariachi Festival is Saturday, Sept. 10, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Santa Cruz Mission Adobe State Historic Park. The family-friendly food and music festival has free admission. If you want to sample … Continue reading
Santa Cruz Seafood PopUp Dinner Thursday from Ocean2Table and Halibut4Humanity
Ocean2table and Halibut4Humanity are partnering for a “Pescetarian PopUp” from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 8 at the Food Lounge in downtown Santa Cruz Organizers say that attendees can expect “delicious and sustainable seafood, veggies and foraged mushrooms.” … Continue reading
Venus spirits event, winemaker dinner and more at Santa Cruz Food Lounge this week
Attention fine wine, spirit and beer lovers: the Santa Cruz Food Lounge is hosting events you can enjoy on Thursday, Friday and Saturday Aug. 18-20, 2016. Thursday: Venus Spirits Meet the Maker & Tasting The event is from 5:30 to … Continue reading
Tutto Fresco in Santa Cruz offers Panini, pizza, espresso & Italian groceries
In June, the owners of Lago di Como Ristorante & Pizzeria opened Tutto Fresco, an Italian deli and small grocery store next door to their Santa Cruz restaurant. In the deli, they make Italian Panini on freshly baked Ciabatta … Continue reading
Fogo de Chao on Santana Row: great for family brunch, date night, or weekday lunch
A couple weeks ago, I decided to try out Fogo de Chão on Santana Row with my family. From the moment we walked in, the service was impeccable. To me, having attentive staff greet you upon arrival is the signal … Continue reading
Charlie Hong Kong hosts benefit for Amigo Bob
On Thursday, June 30, during the entire time it’s open (11 a.m. to 11 p.m.), Santa Cruz restaurant Charlie Hong Kong is donating 10% of sales to organic pioneer Amigo Bob Cantisano. The man who many call “Amigo” has been … Continue reading
More food events to add to Saturday’s Santa Cruz mix
It’s true, I have already let you know of three events happening Saturday, June 25 (tomorrow!) and now I am telling you about two more. Or maybe three or four…keep reading. If you missed my articles, here are details for … Continue reading
Bay Area Father’s Day restaurants, Part 2—Santa Cruz, Los Gatos, Moss Landing
Father’s Day 2016 is now three days away; have you made your plans? Here are details on a few options in Santa Cruz and nearby including restaurants and wine events. If you missed my first Father’s Day post, here are … Continue reading
Bay Area Father’s Day restaurants, Part 1–includes SF & Monterey area
Father’s Day 2016 is just a few days away. If you have a foodie in your life that’s a dad, it’s time to make plans! Here are details on a few Bay Area restaurants; I’ll publish more later today or … Continue reading