Tag Archives: Alfaro Winery

Santa Cruz’s Chaminade launches 2016 Farm to Table Wine Dinners this Friday

Posted on June 1, 2016 by admin

Believe it or not, June is here (!), which means the start of Chaminade Resort’s annual Farm to Table Dinner series. The first dinner is this Friday, June 3, beginning at 6 p.m. with a reception, and there are still … 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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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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Santa Cruz Chocolate Festival 2014: Here’s what you get to taste!

Posted on January 16, 2014 by admin

The 2014 Santa Cruz Chocolate Festival is Sunday (1-4pm, Cocoanut Grove) with more than 25 vendors. Benefiting re-entry student scholarships via the UC Santa Cruz Women’s Club, the chocolate festival is a popular event you don’t want to miss! Read … Continue reading →

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Santa Cruz Chocolate Festival with wine, food, and more benefits UCSC scholarships

Posted on January 16, 2014 by admin

The 7th annual Santa Cruz Chocolate Festival on Sunday, Jan. 19, 2014 benefits UCSC scholarships, and I have lots of delicious food and wine highlights to share. The event is from 1 – 4 p.m. at the Cocoanut Grove by … Continue reading →

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The 6th Annual Santa Cruz Chocolate Festival benefits UCSC scholarships

Posted on January 18, 2013 by admin

This weekend is a sweet time of year: the 6th annual Santa Cruz Chocolate Festival is on Sunday January 20 and it benefits student scholarships. The event is from 1 – 4 p.m. at the Cocoanut Grove by the Santa … Continue reading →

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Food and wine highlights at Skov and other wineries: this weekend’s Santa Cruz Mountains Passport event

Posted on April 14, 2011 by admin

The Santa Cruz Mountains Spring Passport day is Saturday, April 16 – and I’ve listed a few food and wine highlights below including food served at Skov and other wineries. For those unfamiliar with the “Passport” program, the Santa Cruz … Continue reading →

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