Tag Archives: holidays 2014

New Year’s Eve at Lark Creek restaurants, plus giveaway

A few restaurants operated by Lark Creek Restaurant Group are open on New Year’s Eve; highlights are below. Also, two more bits of news: 1) If you haven’t heard, a couple LCRG restaurants recently closed – Yankee Pier Larkspur and … Continue reading

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New Year’s Eve 2014-15: celebrating at Monterey & Carmel restaurants

Only one day left to New Year’s Eve 2014-2015! If you’re planning to dine in Monterey or Carmel for the occasion, here are a few restaurants to consider. Interested in SF or Oakland? Click here. Restaurant 1833 This New Year’s … Continue reading

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New Year’s Eve 2014-15: celebrating at SF and Oakland restaurants

It’s almost New Year’s Eve 2014-2015! If you’re planning to dine in San Francisco or Oakland for the occasion, here are a few restaurants to consider. San Francisco A16 Details: A16 is ringing in 2015 with a festive New Year’s … Continue reading

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More Bay Area restaurants for Christmas: Carmel, Monterey, Santa Cruz

Here are a few more choices for dining out in the Bay Area on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day 2014. If you missed my earlier Christmas article, here are some restaurant highlights for San Francisco and Oakland. Monterey, Carmel, Pacific … Continue reading

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Christmas 2014 highlights for San Francisco and Oakland restaurants

It’s almost Christmas 2014! If you’re planning to dine in San Francisco or Oakland for the occasion, here are a few restaurants to consider including ones that feature additional holiday events like special teas and brunches. A16 in San Francisco … Continue reading

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Whole Foods Market news: lobster special, holiday selections, and raffle prizes

Whole Foods Market in Northern California, including stores in Santa Cruz and Capitola, has lots of selections for the 2014 holiday season including food and gifts. Also, just for today, Friday, Dec. 19, the Capitola and Santa Cruz locations are … Continue reading

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Holiday food & gifts from organic New Leaf Community Markets

If you want suggestions on how to make your holidays less stressful, look to organic, Santa Cruz-based New Leaf Community Markets this season. They have a large variety of gifts including Andes Gifts – Fair Trade, handmade alpaca items – … Continue reading

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Santana Row Holiday Wine & Dine benefits Second Harvest Food Bank

Santana Row shops and restaurants are offering a fun holiday event over four Tuesdays in December, and you have two more opportunities before it’s over. The “Holiday Wine & Dine Around” is Dec. 2, 9, 16, and 23 from 6 … Continue reading

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Holiday gift ideas from Peet’s Coffee and Tea

Are you behind on Christmas shopping? Buying for folks who are tea or coffee lovers? Peet’s has some fun options including special holiday packages. I had the opportunity to receive a wonderful gift package from Peet’s, and I’ve already enjoyed … Continue reading

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Santa Cruz ocean-inspired holiday shopping plus gourmet food gifts

Jingle Shells will be on Sunday, Dec. 7, at Seymour Center in Santa Cruz. It’s a family-friendly holiday shopping event with ocean- and nature-inspired gifts plus gourmet food gifts. The annual Jingle Shells Arts & Crafts Festival is from noon … Continue reading

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