Tag Archives: Scotts Valley

Special Mother’s Day chocolate gifts: Recchiuti Confections, Ashby Confections

Posted on May 5, 2019 by admin

Fancy, delicious chocolate is a perfect Mother’s Day gift—San Francisco-based Recchiuti Confections and Scotts Valley-based Ashby Confections have many offerings to choose from.   Recchiuti Confections Recchiuti Confections handcrafts their recipes in small batches using traditional European techniques. They blend chocolate from Guittard, … Continue reading →

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Christmas shopping: last minute restaurant gift card bonuses

Posted on December 22, 2018 by admin

Two weeks ago I posted this article with eight different “gift card bonus offers” from Santa Cruz and Capitola restaurants. Here are a few more for any of you doing very-last-minute shopping.   Capitola, Scotts Valley and Watsonville Sushi Garden … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving highlights for Santa Cruz & Scotts Valley

Posted on November 16, 2017 by admin

Thanksgiving is rapidly approaching, and there are lots of offerings you can choose from—including a unique day at Scotts Valley’s 1440 Multiversity, restaurants with lunch or dinner, and caterers and personal chefs that have prepared food options. Here are a … Continue reading →

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Lots of popups this weekend in Santa Cruz & Scotts Valley

Posted on May 25, 2017 by admin

There are many pop-up dining opportunities this weekend, May 26-27, 2017, in the Santa Cruz area–here are details for a few including two at local breweries.   Friday night: My Mom’s Mole at POPUP My Mom’s Mole is hosting dinner … Continue reading →

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St. Patrick’s Day food and drink highlights for Santa Cruz County & nearby

Posted on March 16, 2017 by admin

There are many enticing foods and events for St. Patrick’s Day 2017 in Santa Cruz and nearby areas. Here are a few highlights. My Mom’s Mole is hosting an event at Elkhorn Slough Brewing Co. in Watsonville on Friday, March … Continue reading →

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Trifecta of food events in Santa Cruz and Scotts Valley Friday, Oct. 28

Posted on October 28, 2016 by admin

There are several food- and wine-related events in the Santa Cruz and Scotts Valley areas this weekend; here are three going on tonight, Friday Oct. 28 — actually they all start in the late afternoon, at 4 or 4:30 p.m., … Continue reading →

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Food Trucks A Go Go expands with weekly Westside Santa Cruz, Soquel & Scotts Valley offerings

Posted on July 24, 2016 by admin

    Great news for local food truck fans: starting this week, Food Trucks A Go Go is going to operate weekly events in Westside Santa Cruz, Soquel and Scotts Valley.   First, the Westside SC details: Starting July 26, … Continue reading →

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Hop N’ Barley Beer Festival and Strawberry Festival slated for Saturday

Posted on June 22, 2016 by admin

There are many food, beer, and wine-related events this weekend: here are details on two happening Saturday, June 25: the Hop N’ Barley beer festival and the Women’s Center strawberry festival. If you missed my article on the Pleasure Point … Continue reading →

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Scotts Valley Beatles-themed Sunday brunch with Food Trucks A Go Go

Posted on January 9, 2016 by admin

Food Trucks A Go Go is hosting a Beatles Brunch on Sunday, Jan. 10 at Skypark in Scotts Valley. It’s the latest installment for the fun monthly food truck series that LaLi Kates of Aunt LaLi’s Mobile Cafe launched in … Continue reading →

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This weekend’s food and wine events in Santa Cruz

Posted on November 13, 2015 by admin

There are many food and wine events occurring this weekend in Santa Cruz county. Below are details for a few of them. Friday, Nov. 13: Food Lounge’s “Artisan Food Market” From 4-9 p.m., the Food Lounge is the site of … Continue reading →

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