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More Santa Cruz restaurant news highlights – March 2015

A couple weeks ago, I shared a few bits of restaurant news about venues in Santa Cruz and Aptos. There were a couple items that I meant to include, and then another item that I just learned, so I thought … Continue reading

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A Taste of Santa Cruz 2013 features 30 restaurants, wineries and breweries

The 9th annual “A Taste of Santa Cruz,” at the Cocoanut Grove on Thursday, Nov. 14, features 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 or … Continue reading

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Santa Cruz Restaurant Week Oct. 2-9 offers $25 3-course dinners

Foodie alert: it’s time for the fifth annual Santa Cruz Restaurant Week where more than 30 local restaurants – from Aptos, Soquel and Capitola to Santa Cruz, Scotts Valley, Ben Lomond, and Felton – serve three-course gourmet dinners for only … Continue reading

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Family-friendly A Taste of Soquel: Restaurants, wineries benefit Second Harvest Food Bank

The fifth annual “A Taste of Soquel,” with delicious food from local restaurants plus local beer and wine, will benefit Second Harvest Food Bank. The event is Saturday September 28 from 11a.m.-4p.m. at the Congregational Church of Soquel (the Church … Continue reading

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Mother’s Day in Santa Cruz & nearby including Los Gatos and San Francisco: Restaurants part 2

Dining out on Mother’s Day is a great way to honor the mom in your life, and Santa Cruz and the Bay Area have many restaurants offering special menus this Sunday. See Part 1 for more restaurants in the Santa … Continue reading

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

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

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It’s the last night of Santa Cruz Restaurant Week; here are some recommendations

The fourth annual Santa Cruz Restaurant Week ends on Oct. 10; read more details in my event preview (includes list of participating restaurants). A quick overview: for eight nights, diners have the opportunity to pay only $25 for a gourmet, … Continue reading

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A Taste of Soquel: Restaurants and wineries benefit Second Harvest Food Bank

The third annual “A Taste of Soquel,” with plenty of food from local restaurants plus wine and music, will benefit Second Harvest Food Bank. Last year’s Taste of Soquel raised enough money to provide meals for over 20,000 children in … Continue reading

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Restaurant Profile: The delightful Main Street Garden & Cafe in Soquel

Main Street Garden & Café is located in Soquel and serves top-notch food created by talented chef Brad Briske, who joined the restaurant in June 2010. The restaurant offers an innovative, rotating menu (see current menu) and a dining experience … Continue reading

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Organic Italian buffet from top chef, silent auction, and several summer food events benefit Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

Enjoy a sumptuous organic Italian restaurant buffet in Soquel from a top chef, and have the opportunity to bid on great auction prizes: it all benefits the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS). Also see end of article for a list … Continue reading

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