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“Dining in” at Santa Cruz County restaurants, June 19, 2020

So much has changed since my last article at the end of May, with restaurants now being allowed to open for dine-in service if they follow restrictions and social distancing guidelines. Here are some highlights of places that are open … 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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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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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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Restaurants for Thanksgiving 2013 in Santa Cruz and San Jose

It’s almost Thanksgiving – time to make your reservations if you’re going out to eat! Want to dine in the Santa Cruz or San Jose area? Here are a few to consider for November 28, 2013. I’ll be publishing more … 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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More Valentine’s Day restaurants in Santa Cruz area and San Jose

If you haven’t made your reservations for a special Valentine’s Day meal yet, I suggest you call immediately—and here are some more Santa Cruz area and San Jose restaurants to consider. Yesterday I posted an article on menus for Valentine’s … 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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Santa Cruz restaurants open on Christmas, and 12 Days of Xmas Giveaway Day 10: Hindquarter

It’s Day 10 of Santa Cruz Restaurant Examiner/Santa Cruz Foodie’s “12 Days of Christmas Giveaway.” Today’s prize is a $50 gift card from the Hindquarter Bar & Grille. See end of article for how to enter. Hindquarter and many other … Continue reading

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