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Santa Cruz County food/drink closures & changes, as of March 21, 2020

As I mentioned in my post Thursday, I am doing what I can to share information during the Coronavirus pandemic. Hoping this helps those of you who are either buying groceries or ready-to-eat food and drinks, and also helps the … Continue reading

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Thanksgiving highlights for Santa Cruz County

Thanksgiving is almost here, and there are many Santa Cruz County restaurants offering special menus—here are a few highlights in Santa Cruz, Capitola and Aptos. Shadowbrook, 1750 Wharf Rd., 831-475-1511, shadowbrook-capitola.com, has its Rock Room Lounge & Bar open from … Continue reading

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More Mother’s Day restaurants for the Santa Cruz area

Did Mother’s Day 2018 sneak up on you? Mother’s Day is Sunday – some restaurants in the Santa Cruz area, including Bargetto Winery, which only has one seating – are fully booked, but others are still available. Below are a … Continue reading

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Thanksgiving 2014 restaurants & food options in Santa Cruz and Monterey

It’s the countdown to Thanksgiving 2014, and time to make your reservations if you’re going out to eat! Want to dine in the Santa Cruz or Monterey area? Here are a few restaurants to consider for November 27, 2014. I’ll … Continue reading

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Eat up at the 33rd annual Santa Cruz Clam Chowder Cook-Off and Festival

This Saturday is the 33rd annual Santa Cruz Clam Chowder Cook-Off and Festival at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. The Feb. 22, 2014 chowder cook-off has free admission. If you want to eat chowder, tasting kits are $9 and include … Continue reading

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Santa Cruz and San Jose restaurants open or closed on Christmas, Part 2 of 2

Yesterday I published highlights for a few restaurants open on Christmas in Santa Cruz and San Jose. Here are several more. Also, note some Santa Cruz restaurants will be closed just for Christmas (like Hula’s, closed on both Xmas Eve … Continue reading

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Santa Cruz, Monterey, & San Jose restaurants for Thanksgiving, Part 2

Here are a few Santa Cruz, Monterey, and San Jose restaurants open on Thanksgiving, so you can make reservations for Thursday, Nov. 28 if you’re planning to dine out. A few restaurants, including Booka in Aptos, will be closed. For … Continue reading

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Restaurants for Easter in Santa Cruz and San Jose

Hard to believe but it’s already Easter 2013; if you haven’t made plans for dining out this Sunday, here are some restaurants in Santa Cruz and San Jose with special offerings.  Santa Cruz Restaurants Hindquarter Bar & Grille Hindquarter is … Continue reading

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Santa Cruz February 2013 restaurant news includes second Sawasdee location

Here are some highlights of recent restaurant news for Santa Cruz and nearby neighborhoods, which includes several changes and a near-future opening: a second location for the owners of Sawasdee Thai Cuisine. Opening Soon Sawasdee in Santa Cruz Soquel restaurant … Continue reading

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The Super Bowl in Santa Cruz: food and drink specials and recommendations

This Sunday, several Santa Cruz area restaurants and bars are offering food and drink specials during the Super Bowl — here is a round-up. Super Bowl kickoff is at 3:25 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2013. Bittersweet Bistro The bar … Continue reading

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