Tag Archives: Wine
Thanksgiving weekend wine tasting & holiday shopping in Santa Cruz & Carmel
I’ve got details on two wine and holiday shopping events worth checking out this holiday weekend: one in Santa Cruz, and one in Carmel Valley. Santa Cruz Surf City Vintners is hosting an art, wine and gift bazaar on Friday … Continue reading
A Taste of Santa Cruz 2014 features 30 restaurants, wineries
The 10th annual “A Taste of Santa Cruz,” at the Cocoanut Grove on Thursday, Nov. 13, features approximately 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 … Continue reading
Seasonal specials at Capitola restaurant Shadowbrook include international 3-course Sundays
I am a big fan of Capitola restaurant Shadowbrook and I just learned that they have a special menu every Sunday night from October through March, except for holidays. For the restaurant’s Ports of Call promotion, each month they “visit” … Continue reading
Hospice Santa Cruz Oktoberfest 2014 features lots of food & wine opportunities
Friends of Hospice present their 31st annual Oktoberfest benefiting Hospice of Santa Cruz County on Sunday Oct. 5, 2014, from noon to 4 p.m. at the Santa Cruz Elks Lodge. Admission to the family-friendly event is free. Lunch is available … Continue reading
Santa Cruz’s Chaminade: food, wine, and beer events during September
Santa Cruz’s Chaminade Resort & Spa is offering several opportunities to feast and indulge during the month of September. Saturday, Sept. 6: Beer, Brats & Blues At the 2nd annual Beer, Brats & Blues, from 5-8 p.m., reps from local … Continue reading
Santa Cruz’s Chaminade launches 2014 Farm to Table Wine Dinners
It’s officially summertime, and here in Santa Cruz we have one more reason to celebrate: Chaminade Resort’s annual Farm to Table Dinner series has begun! The always-enjoyable series showcases local farms and local wineries. I had the pleasure of attending … Continue reading
Santa Cruz & Monterey food & wine events this weekend
There are many food and wine events occurring this weekend in Santa Cruz and Monterey. Below are details for three programs on Saturday and/or Sunday, June 7-8, 2014. Other events include: First Friday Santa Cruz — See firstfridaysantacruz.com for exhibits, … Continue reading