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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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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 & bars for Halloween 2013 in Santa Cruz and nearby, Part 1

Halloween is almost here, and there are some spooktacular celebrations occurring—including something for everyone, such as a kid-friendly atmosphere, a fancy prix fixe dinner, or options with dancing and a bar. Here are a few celebrations to consider for Halloween … Continue reading

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Restaurants for Mother’s Day in Santa Cruz & nearby including Monterey, Part 1

Mother’s Day is around the corner – better make reservations if you haven’t already! Here are details on a few restaurants in the Santa Cruz and nearby areas. I’ll post more tomorrow. Santa Cruz & Aptos Restaurants Lago di Como … Continue reading

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Monterey Salmon Stravaganza starts April 6 and includes restaurant specials

Monterey Salmon Stravaganza starts April 6, 2013 and includes restaurant specials. This event celebrates the legacy of salmon fishing in the Monterey Bay.   Monterey Bay Fisheries historian and author Tim Thomas, F. E. Booth (a pioneer of the modern … Continue reading

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St. Patrick’s Day Weekend in Santa Cruz & nearby plus Bonny Doon Vineyard’s move

Many local restaurants and bars are offering St. Patrick’s Day specials this weekend; I’ll post some today and more in the next couple days, and I want to also share the news about Bonny Doon Winery’s move. You may recall … Continue reading

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Sand City’s The Independent Marketplace with organic produce, local meat and jam, food trucks, and more

There is a new monthly foodie event in Sand City — near Monterey — called The Independent Marketplace with organic produce and many independent food vendors plus drinks, music, and more. The July date is Thursday, July 5. The first … Continue reading

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Cooking for Solutions 2012 at Monterey Bay Aquarium with 70 chefs, 60 wineries

Monterey Bay Aquarium is holding its annual Cooking for Solutions on May 18-20, 2012. The three-day event supports the Monterey Bay Aquarium’s Seafood Watch program, which empowers seafood consumers and businesses to make choices for healthy oceans. Browse the fabulous … Continue reading

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Cooking for Solutions: Great Chefs, Wine, and Demos at Monterey Bay Aquarium

The 10th Annual Cooking for Solutions celebration, May 20-22 at Monterey Bay Aquarium, features more than 70 chefs, 60 wineries, plus sustainable seafood and much, much more. The event is billed as an “elegant and engaging way to discover how … Continue reading

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