Tag Archives: local
Santa Cruz celebrates Food Day: events at farmers market and Charlie Hong Kong
Wednesday, Oct. 24 is Food Day in Santa Cruz, and there are a couple local events occurring. Food Day is simultaneously an annual nationwide celebration and a movement for healthy, affordable and sustainable food. People are urged to “eat real;” … Continue reading
Organic farm dinner benefits Watsonville’s Live Earth Farm’s education program
Live Earth Farm is hosting its fourth annual Dig! farm dinner in the fields to benefit LEFDP (Live Earth Farm Discovery Programs). The event features local chefs including Jonathan Miller (a popular chef at local school Let’s Cook! as well … Continue reading
Spots available for Friday’s Farm to Table Beer Dinner at Chaminade in Santa Cruz
As of Thursday evening, there were still a few spots available for the September 14 Farm to Table Beer Dinner at Santa Cruz’s Chaminade Resort & Spa; see menu below. For reservations, call (831) 475-5600 – but act fast, these … Continue reading
Taste of the Harbor: Santa Cruz restaurants benefit O’Neill Sea Odyssey
The fifth annual “Taste of the Harbor” on Tuesday September 11 offers food and wine from Santa Cruz restaurants and benefits O’Neill Sea Odyssey through the Intero Foundation. The event, hosted by Intero Real Estate Services at the Santa Cruz … Continue reading
Seasonal, tasty Santa Cruz food is the star at benefit for FleaHab
A September 1 fundraiser benefiting the nonprofit organization FleaHab will feature a diverse selection of tasty and seasonal food from various Santa Cruz businesses. See end of article for details on food. The mission of FleaHab is to integrate exercise … Continue reading
H&H Fresh Fish provides sustainable seafood to Santa Cruz and Greater Bay Area
Santa Cruz-based H&H Fresh Fish offers sustainable seafood to customers in Santa Cruz and the Greater Bay Area. Folks can choose to get their extremely fresh fish via many methods; the main two are by making a weekly commitment and … Continue reading
Santa Cruz Restaurant Openings and Closings including Café Gratitude opening
In Santa Cruz restaurant news, there have been a number of recent openings and closings, including the opening of vegan restaurant Cafe Gratitude. Here are a couple highlights: Closings: Asana Teahouse and Coldwater Grill (formerly Hawg’s) are no longer … Continue reading
The Picnic Basket: New Santa Cruz restaurant from owners of Penny Ice Creamery
Earlier this summer, the folks behind organic Santa Cruz ice cream shop The Penny Ice Creamery opened The Picnic Basket, a restaurant that serves savory food from local providers as well as the infamous Penny ice cream that has countless … Continue reading
el Salchichero butcher shop opens in Santa Cruz with local handmade charcuterie
The long-awaited el Salchichero butcher shop, operated by Chris LaVeque, opened Saturday in Santa Cruz at Swift Street Courtyard. LaVeque’s mission is to provide “the best meat products using locally sourced, humanely raised animals.” Selections on opening weekend included pork, … Continue reading