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Gingerbread cookies for charity at Lark Creek restaurants in San Jose, SF, Larkspur

Lark Creek Restaurant Group (LCRG) is currently hosting Gingerbread Wishes, which supports local Make-A-Wish chapters. Each restaurant in LCRG, including One Market Restaurant and Lark Creek Steak in San Francisco, Yankee Pier in Larkspur, and Lark Creek Blue on San … Continue reading

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Thanksgiving at Whole Foods Market in Capitola & Santa Cruz

The Santa Cruz and Capitola branches of Whole Foods Market are offering lots of Thanksgiving options, and even have special staff on-site that will help you with specific holiday needs. Make your Thanksgiving orders in person or online by Tuesday, … Continue reading

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Event Santa Cruz hosts Edible Night at Assembly

Interested in food, restaurants, beer, farms, and things of that nature? The November program for monthly speaker series “Event Santa Cruz,” which takes place at restaurant Assembly on Nov. 17, has an edible theme. There will be eight speakers, and … Continue reading

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Two fun holiday events at Westside Santa Cruz New Leaf

Organic, Santa Cruz-based New Leaf Community Markets offers lots of events every month. Here are details for a couple holiday-themed ones coming up soon at the Westside location. One is a combination cooking class/social event this Friday night, and there … Continue reading

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Pressed Juicery expands menu and locations

Last month, Pressed Juicery revamped its menu of juices and other beverages. After listening to customer feedback, it added drinks such as new juice and coconut water flavors. On October 6, Pressed Juicery introduced nine new flavors. There are new … Continue reading

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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

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Whole Foods Market pies and paleo/vegan pie classes

Whole Foods Market in Santa Cruz and Capitola each have upcoming pie events: this month, Santa Cruz has a four-part pie class series that includes vegan and paleo options, and Capitola has a small tasting event this Saturday, Nov. 8, … Continue reading

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Flavors of Pacific Grove features local chefs, restaurants, wineries

The Pacific Grove Chamber of Commerce hosts “Flavors of Pacific Grove: A Celebration of the Great Chefs of Pacific Grove” on Saturday, Nov. 15 from 5:30-8:30 p.m. at The Inn at Spanish Bay. The event is $50 per person and … Continue reading

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Michelin-star-winning-Manresa at weekly Santa Cruz pop-up with bread, pastries

Breaking news: Manresa Bread, which had its first appearance at POPUP in Santa Cruz this summer, will be at POPUP every Wednesday through the end of 2014, starting today, Oct. 22. A diverse and delectable selection of breads and pastries … Continue reading

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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

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