Tag Archives: Aptos

Tickets available for Friday’s debut Pino Alto Farm to Table Dinner in Aptos

As of Tuesday Oct. 29, there were still tickets available for the Nov. 1, 2013 Farm to Table Dinner at Pino Alto at Cabrillo College. Executive Chef Beverlie Terra, who was with Santa Cruz’s Chaminade Resort for more than 20 … Continue reading

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Meet chefs from local restaurants at Eat Local First Festival in Aptos

You can meet chefs from local restaurants, as well as folks from farms, confectionaries, and creameries, at the first annual Eat Local First Festival at the Aptos Farmers Market. Think Local First Santa Cruz is hosting the food fair on … Continue reading

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Santa Cruz Restaurant Week Oct. 2-9 offers $25 3-course dinners

Foodie alert: it’s time for the fifth annual Santa Cruz Restaurant Week where more than 30 local restaurants – from Aptos, Soquel and Capitola to Santa Cruz, Scotts Valley, Ben Lomond, and Felton – serve three-course gourmet dinners for only … Continue reading

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Great 2013 Gourmet Grazing festival raised money for Santa Cruz Cancer Benefit Group

The annual Gourmet Grazing on the Green features a wonderful atmosphere, amazing food, and lots of delicious wine and beer. The 10th annual Gourmet Grazing, a sell-out, was held Saturday Sept 21, 2013 and raised important funds for the Santa … Continue reading

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Fun Gourmet Grazing with food & wine benefits Santa Cruz Cancer Benefit Group

The annual Gourmet Grazing on the Green allows attendees to partake in unlimited wine and beer plus lots of delicious gourmet food from local restaurants and food vendors, while raising funds for the Santa Cruz Cancer Benefit Group (SCCBG). The … Continue reading

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2013 California Beer Festival with food, beer, and music at Aptos Village Park

The 2013 California Beer Festival on August 10 features food from restaurants and other vendors, plus live music and of course lots of beer. Event organizers have announced that tickets usually sell out so it’s recommended you buy online. General … Continue reading

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Santa Cruz June 2013 restaurant news includes two closings and one opening

Here are some highlights of recent restaurant news for Santa Cruz and nearby neighborhoods, which includes an opening, a couple closings and one change. Recently Opened In late May, the restaurant Booka opened up in the former location of Ristorante … Continue reading

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Restaurants for Mother’s Day in Santa Cruz & nearby including Monterey, Part 1

Mother’s Day is around the corner – better make reservations if you haven’t already! Here are details on a few restaurants in the Santa Cruz and nearby areas. I’ll post more tomorrow. Santa Cruz & Aptos Restaurants Lago di Como … Continue reading

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St. Patrick’s Day Weekend in Santa Cruz & nearby plus Bonny Doon Vineyard’s move

Many local restaurants and bars are offering St. Patrick’s Day specials this weekend; I’ll post some today and more in the next couple days, and I want to also share the news about Bonny Doon Winery’s move. You may recall … Continue reading

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Celebrate Valentine’s Day at your favorite Santa Cruz or San Jose restaurant

Valentine’s Day is the perfect time to enjoy a romantic meal at one of your favorite restaurants, whether it’s in Santa Cruz, San Jose, or another nearby area. See below for details for Valentine’s Day 2013 on Thurs. Feb. 14, … Continue reading

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