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Foodie Holiday Gift Guide 2020: Local gifts, part 3

Santa Cruz-themed gift assortment from The Local Box Shop. Photo courtesy of The Local Box Shop Here is part three of my local foodie holiday gift guide – hope you’ll join me in supporting small businesses. I am mostly highlighting … Continue reading

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Valentine’s Day dining in Santa Cruz & Monterey Counties, Part 2 of 2

Valentine’s Day is two days away; have you made your plans? Here are details on a few options in Santa Cruz and Monterey Counties. If you missed yesterday’s post, here is a link. Santa Cruz County Food Lounge The Santa … Continue reading

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Last minute foodie holiday gifts in Santa Cruz

Haven’t finished your holiday shopping and have some foodies on your list? Want to shop local? There are lots of choices in the Santa Cruz area including some discounts; here are some highlights including a gift fair tomorrow that has … Continue reading

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A Taste of Santa Cruz 2014 features 30 restaurants, wineries

The 10th annual “A Taste of Santa Cruz,” at the Cocoanut Grove on Thursday, Nov. 13, features approximately 30 participating restaurants, wineries, and breweries. The event runs from 5:30-9 p.m. and benefits first-time home buyers. Tickets are $40 in advance … Continue reading

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Don’t miss Gourmet Grazing cancer research benefit with a wide array of food & wine

It’s time for the 11th annual Gourmet Grazing on the Green, where you can enjoy a large amount of first-rate food (from local restaurants and caterers)—plus beverages from local wineries, breweries, and distilleries—in a friendly and festive atmosphere. And you … Continue reading

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Bay Area restaurants for Father’s Day Part 2 – includes Santa Cruz & Monterey

Here are some Bay Area Father’s Day restaurant highlights — if you missed the roundup that included a couple in San Francisco and Monterey and one in San Jose, click here. Santa Cruz & Aptos Restaurants The Buttery Santa Cruz … Continue reading

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Mother’s Day Bay Area restaurants Part 2 — Santa Cruz, San Jose & Monterey

Here are some more Bay Area Mother’s Day restaurant highlights — if you missed the roundup for San Francisco, Oakland, Palo Alto, and Napa, click here. Santa Cruz & Soquel Restaurants Lago di Como Ristorante & Pizzeria Santa Cruz restaurant … Continue reading

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Restaurants for Easter in Santa Cruz, SF and the Greater Bay Area

Dining out for Easter 2014? It’s this coming Sunday; here are some restaurant highlights for Santa Cruz, San Francisco, and the Bay Area. Santa Cruz Restaurants Chaminade The Chaminade offers its annual Easter Brunch Buffet from 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; the … Continue reading

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Last-minute Valentine’s Day restaurants in Santa Cruz area and Monterey

Valentine’s Day is Friday – many restaurants in the Santa Cruz and Monterey areas are fully booked– but others are still available. I’ve listed a few that still have available reservations via OpenTable.com. Here are my Valentine’s guides for other … Continue reading

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

Planning to celebrate New Year’s Eve 2013 at a restaurant in Santa Cruz, Los Gatos, or another nearby South Bay city? Here are details and menu highlights for a variety of venues; I’ll publish a few more tomorrow. Santa Cruz … Continue reading

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