Tag Archives: holidays 2012

Last-minute Santa Cruz food-related New Year’s information — plus contest

Posted on December 29, 2012 by admin

Here are some details on Santa Cruz restaurants and food-related venues, plus a contest where you can win a food-related prize (see end of article for details). Refer to my articles on selected Santa Cruz and … Continue reading →

Posted in Restaurant News, Restaurants | Tagged Bantam, Casablanca, Charlie Hong Kong, Crow's Nest, events, Gabriella Cafe, holidays 2012, Kelly's French Bakery, Lago di Como Ristorante & Pizzeria, Mission Hill Creamery, New Year's Eve 2012, restaurant news, restaurants, San Jose, Santa Cruz, Shadowbrook, Tramonti | Comments Off

Santa Cruz and San Jose restaurants open on New Year’s Eve 2012, Part 2 of 2

Posted on December 28, 2012 by admin

Yesterday I published details on many Santa Cruz area restaurants— plus a couple in San Jose — offering dinner on New Year’s Eve 2012. Here are a few more. Santa Cruz Area Hula’s Island Grill and Tiki Room Hula’s is … Continue reading →

Posted in Restaurant News, Restaurants | Tagged Bella Mia, Bittersweet Bistro, Chaminade, holidays 2012, Hula's, Lark Creek Blue, Left Bank Brasserie, Main Street Garden & Cafe, Michael's on Main, New Year's Eve, Open on New Year's Eve, restaurant news, restaurants, San Jose, Sanderlings, Santa Cruz, Soif, Tortilla Flats | Comments Off

Santa Cruz and San Jose restaurants open on New Year’s Eve, Part 1 of 2

Posted on December 27, 2012 by admin

It’s the countdown to 2013 and the countdown to New Year’s Eve; do you have your restaurant reservations yet for Santa Cruz or San Jose? Here are details and menu highlights for a variety of venues; I’ll publish a few … Continue reading →

Posted in Restaurant News, Restaurants | Tagged Amber India, Aquarius, Hindquarter, holidays 2012, Hotel Paradox, Johnny's Harborside, LB Steak, New Year's Eve, Open on New Year's Eve, Oswald, restaurant news, restaurants, San Jose, Santa Cruz, Solaire | Comments Off

12 Days of Xmas Giveaway Day 12: Win passport from Santa Cruz Mountains Winegrowers Association

Posted on December 23, 2012 by admin

It’s the final day — day 12 of Santa Cruz Restaurant Examiner/Santa Cruz Foodie’s “12 Days of Christmas Giveaway.” Today’s prize is very valuable: the Santa Cruz Mountains Winegrowers Association (SCMWA) has generously donated TWO passports (a $90 value)! See … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged events, giveaway, holidays 2012, Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz Mountains Winegrowers Association, Santa Cruz wine, Wine | Comments Off

12 Days of Christmas Giveaway Day 11: Hula’s in Santa Cruz, open on Xmas

Posted on December 22, 2012 by admin

It’s Day 11 of Santa Cruz Restaurant Examiner/Santa Cruz Foodie’s “12 Days of Christmas Giveaway.” Today’s prize has been donated by Hula’s Island Grill & Tiki Room in downtown Santa Cruz – it’s a gift certificate for lunch or dinner … Continue reading →

Posted in Restaurant News, Restaurants | Tagged Campton Place, Cliff House, giveaway, holidays 2012, Hula's, Lark Creek Steak, open on Christmas, restaurants, San Francisco, Santa Cruz | Comments Off

Santa Cruz restaurants open on Christmas, and 12 Days of Xmas Giveaway Day 10: Hindquarter

Posted on December 22, 2012 by admin

It’s Day 10 of Santa Cruz Restaurant Examiner/Santa Cruz Foodie’s “12 Days of Christmas Giveaway.” Today’s prize is a $50 gift card from the Hindquarter Bar & Grille. See end of article for how to enter. Hindquarter and many other … Continue reading →

Posted in Restaurant News, Restaurants | Tagged Aquarius, Bittersweet Bistro, Closed on Christmas, giveaway, Hindquarter, Hoffman's, holidays 2012, Michael's on Main, open on Christmas, restaurants, Santa Cruz | Comments Off

Christmas gift ideas for Santa Cruz foodies during holiday season 2012

Posted on December 21, 2012 by admin

It’s four days ‘til Christmas, time to keep shopping…below are a couple gift possibilities. And if you’ve missed some of my other ideas in the last several days, here are a few links: Direct trade coffee and chocolate Ice cream, … Continue reading →

Posted in Coffee, Cooking & Chefs, Food & Food News | Tagged coffee, Cooking, Fresh Prep Kitchens, holiday gifts, holidays 2012, Kelly's French Bakery, Let's Cook!, Peet's, Santa Cruz, tea | Comments Off

12 Days of Xmas Giveaway Day 9: Chaminade restaurants, open on Christmas

Posted on December 21, 2012 by admin

It’s Day Nine of Santa Cruz Restaurant Examiner/Santa Cruz Foodie’s “12 Days of Christmas Giveaway.” Today’s prize is a gift certificate good for brunch for 2 at the Chaminade Resort & Spa (for regular brunch, not Christmas brunch). See end … Continue reading →

Posted in Restaurants | Tagged Chaminade, giveaway, holidays 2012, open on Christmas, restaurants, Santa Cruz | Comments Off

12 Days of Christmas Giveaway Day 8: Johnny’s Harborside & Solaire at Hotel Paradox

Posted on December 20, 2012 by admin

It’s Day Eight of Santa Cruz Restaurant Examiner/Santa Cruz Foodie’s “12 Days of Christmas Giveaway.” Today’s prize is two gift certificates: one from Johnny’s Harborside (good for brunch for 2) and one for Solaire at Hotel Paradox (good for dinner … Continue reading →

Posted in Restaurants | Tagged giveaway, holidays 2012, Hotel Paradox, Johnny's Harborside, restaurants, Santa Cruz, Solaire | Comments Off

12 Days of Christmas Giveaway Day Seven: Aptos Farmers Market & Whole Foods Capitola

Posted on December 19, 2012 by admin

It’s Day Seven of Santa Cruz Restaurant Examiner/Santa Cruz Foodie’s “12 Days of Christmas Giveaway.” Today’s prize is a $20 gift card from Whole Foods Market Capitola and $20 in Farmers Market bucks from the Aptos Farmers Market. See end … Continue reading →

Posted in Food & Food News | Tagged Aptos, Aptos Farmers Market, Capitola, farmers markets, holiday gifts, holidays 2012, Organic, Whole Foods Market | Comments Off