Category Archives: Food & Food News

Saturday’s Taste of Soquel benefits Second Harvest

The ninth annual “A Taste of Soquel,” benefiting Second Harvest Food Bank, takes place in the courtyard of the Congregational Church of Soquel Saturday, Sept. 23, from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. There will be lots of food, drinks and music at … Continue reading

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Homeless Garden Project food events in Santa Cruz

Homeless Garden Project has two Santa Cruz events coming up that sound positively delicious.   Friday, Sept. 1, 5:30-8 p.m.: Tomato & Friends HoeDown Homeless Garden Project invites the community to its Pop Up Store for a “taste of the … Continue reading

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Food Trucks A Go Go hosts Santa Cruz summer events

Food Trucks A Go Go is hosting a variety of summer events including June 30 in Santa Cruz and weekly Taco Tuesdays at Soquel’s Blue Ball Park (officially named Anna Jean Cummings Park). FOOD TRUCK FRIDAYS June 30’s event, at … Continue reading

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Monthly Santa Cruz Night Market continues June 10 at the Food Lounge

It’s time for the popular and very delicious Santa Cruz Night Market. Held the second Friday of each month at the Santa Cruz Food Lounge, it’s a popup event with food, craft cocktails and live music. For the June 9, … Continue reading

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Santa Cruz Farmers’ Markets Pop-Up tickets selling fast

Tickets are on sale for the 2017 season of pop-up breakfasts with guest chefs at the Westside Santa Cruz and Scotts Valley farmers’ markets. The first event (the morning of Saturday, June 3 at the Westside market with chef Erin … Continue reading

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New Leaf’s May offerings include classes celebrating gluten-free month

New Leaf Community Markets has several events this month, including ones to celebrate May being “gluten-free awareness month” and free movie showings. Here are some highlights; these are all at the Westside Santa Cruz location at 1101 Fair Ave. (831-426-1306). … Continue reading

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NEXTies honor Santa Cruz businesses and individuals

The 2017 NEXTies event will include people from Santa Cruz’s food, coffee, art and music communities. The NEXTies, which celebrate “the area’s brightest doers,” are in their eighth year. For the annual awards ceremony, held this Friday, March 24, event … 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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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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