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Event Santa Cruz offers food-themed dialogue plus restaurant walk

Posted on November 20, 2013 by admin

Hungry for a new type of community event? This one sounds intriguing: The November incarnation of monthly speaker series “Event Santa Cruz” has an edible theme. On Nov. 20, 2013, attendees will hear seven special guests who make a difference … Continue reading →

New family-friendly Los Gatos restaurant Top This Pizza with personalized pies

Posted on November 18, 2013 by admin

I had the opportunity to dine at the recently opened Los Gatos restaurant Top This Pizza a few days ago. I recommend it for a casual, fast, and inexpensive lunch or dinner. It was definitely delicious and I plan to … Continue reading →

Posted in Restaurant News, Restaurants | Tagged affordable, family-friendly, kid-friendly, Los Gatos restaurants, pizza, restaurant news, restaurants, Top This Pizza | Comments Off

A Taste of Santa Cruz 2013 features 30 restaurants, wineries and breweries

Posted on November 11, 2013 by admin

The 9th annual “A Taste of Santa Cruz,” at the Cocoanut Grove on Thursday, Nov. 14, features 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 or … Continue reading →

Posted in Benefits, Events, Restaurants | Tagged A Taste of Santa Cruz, Aquarius, ATOSC, Barbara & Company Catering, beer, benefit, Cowboy Diner, events, Johnny's Harborside, Joyce Vineyards, Main Street Garden & Cafe, Michael's on Main, restaurants, Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz restaurants, seabright brewery, Suda, Trout Gulch Vineyards, Uncommon Brewers, Wine, Zameen | Comments Off

More Halloween 2013 festivities in Santa Cruz & nearby, including Los Gatos

Posted on October 31, 2013 by admin

Here are more festivities to consider for Halloween 2013 in Santa Cruz, Aptos, and Los Gatos, including a wonderful-sounding anniversary party at Dio Deka. See Monday’s Halloween roundup for Santa Cruz, Capitola, and Monterey. Also check out some Halloween treat … Continue reading →

Posted in Restaurants | Tagged Aptos, Dio Deka, Halloween, Los Gatos, restaurants, Santa Cruz, Seascape | Comments Off

Tickets available for Friday’s debut Pino Alto Farm to Table Dinner in Aptos

Posted on October 30, 2013 by admin

As of Tuesday Oct. 29, there were still tickets available for the Nov. 1, 2013 Farm to Table Dinner at Pino Alto at Cabrillo College. Executive Chef Beverlie Terra, who was with Santa Cruz’s Chaminade Resort for more than 20 … Continue reading →

Posted in Cooking & Chefs, Events, Restaurants | Tagged Aptos, Cabrillo College, chefs, farm, farm to table dinner, Guglielmo Winery, Pino Alto Restaurant, Wine, Yellow Wall Farm | Comments Off

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

Posted on October 29, 2013 by admin

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 →

Posted in Restaurants | Tagged Bittersweet Bistro, Capitola, Charlie Hong Kong, Halloween, Hotel Paradox, Hula's, Margaritaville, Monterey, Restaurant 1833, restaurants, Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz Wharf | Comments Off

Dairy-free Halloween recipe for Coffee Toffee from Santa Cruz chef Lauren Hoover-West

Posted on October 28, 2013 by admin

Santa Cruz chef Lauren Hoover-West has graciously shared her recipe for Coffee Toffee, a yummy dairy-free treat for Halloween or any occasion. According to the chef, half of America can’t eat dairy, and of course those folks need recipes too! … Continue reading →

Posted in Cooking & Chefs, Recipes | Tagged dairy-free, desserts, Halloween, low glycemic index, New Leaf Community Markets, New Leaf Market, recipes, snacks, toffee, treats | Comments Off

Chomping Monster Cookies and other Halloween recipes

Posted on October 26, 2013 by admin

Looking for easy Halloween recipes? Here are two provided by Pillsbury, with a link to one additional recipe. I’ll publish at least one more—including a dairy-free treat from a local Santa Cruz chef—in the next few days. Chomping Monsters (see … Continue reading →

Posted in Cooking & Chefs, Recipes | Tagged Dessert, Halloween, kids, recipes, snacks, treats | Comments Off

Chefs and restaurants participate in 4th annual Santa Cruz chili cook-off

Posted on October 23, 2013 by admin

Many restaurants, professional chefs, and amateur chefs are participating in the fourth annual Chili Cook-Off at the Santa Cruz Boardwalk on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2013. There is free admission. To sample chili, attendees purchase $9 “tasting kits” (includes 5 taste … Continue reading →

Posted in Benefits, Cooking & Chefs, Events, Restaurants | Tagged Aquarius, benefit, cafe ella, Cafe Sparrow, chefs, chili, Cooking, family-friendly, family-friendly activities, free, Mackenzie Bar & Grill, Parish Publick House, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Santa Cruz Chili Cook-Off, seabright brewery, Solaire Restaurant & Bar | Comments Off

Santa Cruz’s Chaminade celebrates Oktoberfest with Beers, Brats, & Blues

Posted on October 19, 2013 by admin

In honor of Oktoberfest, Santa Cruz’s Chaminade Resort & Spa is hosting Beers, Brats & Blues on Sunday, Oct. 20 from 3–6 p.m. The all inclusive cost is $30 per person; you must be 21 years old to attend. Call … Continue reading →

Posted in Beer, Events | Tagged beer, breweries, Chaminade, Chaminade Resort & Spa, craft beer, Oktoberfest, Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz restaurants, sausage | Comments Off