Tag Archives: Valentine’s Day

Valentine’s Day gifts for the coffee & breakfast lover

Posted on February 6, 2019 by admin

If you’re looking for a special Valentine’s Day gift for someone who takes their home coffee and breakfast making seriously, I got to sample some Hamilton Beach products recently and can tell you about a few. Hamilton Beach products are … Continue reading →

Posted in Cooking & Chefs, Recipes | Tagged breakfast, breakfast sandwich, coffee, gifts, Hamilton Beach, K-cup, Valentine's Day, Valentine’s Day gifts, waffle maker, waffles | Comments Off

Valentine’s Day dinner reservations available at Jacks Monterey

Posted on February 13, 2018 by admin

Jacks Monterey has an intriguing four-course prix fixe dinner menu available for Valentine’s Day 2018, and they are still accepting reservations (call 831-649-7874). Dinner is $64.95 per person, exclusive of tax and gratuity. In addition to the meal below, diners … Continue reading →

Posted in Restaurants | Tagged Jacks, Jacks Monterey, Monterey, Portola Hotel & Spa, prix fixe dining, Valentine's Day, Valentine’s Day menus | Comments Off

Valentine’s Day gifts & activities from Santa Cruz chocolatiers, Gilroy Premium Outlets

Posted on February 11, 2018 by admin

Valentine’s Day is fast approaching—here are some shopping ideas if you’re a chocolate lover in Santa Cruz or you’re considering a trip to Gilroy Premium Outlets. Santa Cruz Chocolatiers Santa Cruz County residents are very lucky; we have a … Continue reading →

Posted in Food & Food News | Tagged Ashby Confections, chocolate, Donnelly Fine Chocolates, foodie gifts, Gilroy, Gilroy Premium Outlets, Jelly Belly, Le Creuset, Mackenzies Chocolate, Mutari Chocolate, Santa Cruz, shopping, Valentine's Day, Valentine’s Day gifts | Comments Off

Valentine’s Day dining in Santa Cruz & Monterey Counties, Part 2 of 2

Posted on February 12, 2017 by admin

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 →

Posted in Restaurant News, Restaurants | Tagged Assembly, California Market at Pacific’s Edge, Carmel restaurants, Food Lounge, Gordon's Cafe and Catering, Hindquarter Bar & Grille, Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel and Spa, Jack’s Restaurant, Johnny's Harborside, Michael's on Main, Monterey restaurants, Portola Hotel & Spa, Santa Cruz Food Lounge, Santa Cruz restaurants, Sardine Factory, Soquel restaurants, Steinbeck House, Tarpy's Roadhouse, TusCA Ristorante, Valentine's Day | Comments Off

Valentine’s Day dining in Santa Cruz & Monterey counties, Part 1 of 2

Posted on February 11, 2017 by admin

Valentine’s Day 2017 is only three days away. Here are details on a few Santa Cruz and Monterey County dining options; I’ll publish more tomorrow. Santa Cruz Midtown Café featuring Hanloh Popup Midtown Café (1121 Soquel Ave.) is hosting … Continue reading →

Posted in Beer, Benefits, Food & Food News, Restaurant News, Restaurants | Tagged Bistro Moulin, Buttercup Cakes & Farmhouse Frosting, Carmel restaurants, Casa Munras, Chaminade, Chaminade Resort & Spa, Edgar's, Esteban, Hanloh Thai, Il Vecchio, Midtown Café, Monterey restaurants, Pacific Grove restaurants, Pour Taproom, Quail Lodge and Golf Club, Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz restaurants, Valentine's Day, Your Place | Comments Off

February at New Leaf includes Valentine themes & classes for kids and families

Posted on January 31, 2017 by admin

New Leaf Community Markets has several events in February including Valentine’s classes and workshops for kids and families. Here are some highlights; these are all at the Westside Santa Cruz location at 1101 Fair Ave. (831-426-1306). Preregistration is required at … Continue reading →

Posted in Cooking & Chefs, Events | Tagged cookie decorating, cookies, cooking classes, family-friendly, free, kids, kids’ cooking, New Leaf, New Leaf Community Markets, Santa Cruz, seniors, Valentine's Day | Comments Off

Valentine’s Day 2016: celebrating at San Francisco restaurants

Posted on February 12, 2016 by admin

We are 3 days away from Valentine’s Day — if you’re planning to dine in San Francisco, here are a few restaurants to consider. Roka Akor On Valentine’s Day weekend at Roka Akor there will be a five-course tasting menu. … Continue reading →

Posted in Restaurant News, Restaurants | Tagged A16, flour+water, Fogo de Chao, Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse, Luce, Luce Restaurant, Presidio Social Club, Roka Akor, Salumeria, San Francisco restaurants, SPQR, Valentine's Day | Comments Off

Valentine’s Day and discounts at Santa Cruz’s Chaminade Resort & Spa

Posted on February 5, 2016 by admin

Chaminade is a wonderful setting for Valentine’s Day dinner, an overnight stay, a spa treatment, or all of the above. They’ve got some special offers right now; here are a few highlights. Seafood-themed buffet For Valentine’s Day dinner on Sunday, … Continue reading →

Posted in Restaurant News | Tagged Chaminade, Chaminade Resort & Spa, Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz restaurants, seafood, Valentine's Day | Comments Off

Valentine’s Day dinner and hotel/spa discounts at Monterey’s Portola Hotel & Spa

Posted on February 3, 2016 by admin

If you’re looking for a getaway for Valentine’s Day, the Portola Hotel & Spa in Monterey has packages available—and they’re good all the way through March—or you can just choose to dine there for a romantic and delicious dinner. Here … Continue reading →

Posted in Restaurant News, Restaurants | Tagged hotel discounts, hotels, Monterey, Monterey hotels, Monterey restaurants, Portola Hotel & Spa, Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay, restaurants, spa discounts, Valentine's Day | Comments Off

Valentine’s Day & February events at Chaminade Resort & Spa in Santa Cruz

Posted on February 12, 2015 by admin

Chaminade is a sweet spot to spend time with your sweetheart, with gorgeous views plus killer food and some of the most attentive and gracious staff around. And if you’ve only thought of the overnight accommodations for out of town … Continue reading →

Posted in Restaurant News | Tagged Chaminade, Chaminade Resort & Spa, restaurant news, restaurants, Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz restaurants, seafood, Valentine's Day | Comments Off