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Celebrate Independence Day 2013 with a poolside barbecue at Santa Cruz’s Solaire

Posted on July 4, 2013 by admin

Celebrate Independence Day 2013 at Santa Cruz’s Hotel Paradox, which boasts the fabulous Solaire Restaurant and Bar.   Solaire is hosting an all-American barbecue from 11 a.m. – 10 p.m. on Thursday, July 4th. It’s $25 for a “day pool … Continue reading →

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2013 Scotts Valley Hop N’ Barley Fest with food, beer, and kids’ activities

Posted on June 27, 2013 by admin

  On June 29, Sky Park in Scotts Valley hosts the 4th annual Hop N’ Barley beer and bbq festival with lots of beer selections plus food and kids’ activities. Hop N’ Barley benefits the non-profit Community Housing Land Trust … Continue reading →

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Santa Cruz June 2013 restaurant news includes two closings and one opening

Posted on June 27, 2013 by admin

Here are some highlights of recent restaurant news for Santa Cruz and nearby neighborhoods, which includes an opening, a couple closings and one change. Recently Opened In late May, the restaurant Booka opened up in the former location of Ristorante … Continue reading →

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Wine, savory and sweet food, and more at the Bonny Doon Art & Wine Festival

Posted on June 22, 2013 by admin

The 2013 Bonny Doon Art & Wine Festival, offering a variety of food from restaurants and vendors plus wine, beer, music, and art, takes place on Sat June 22, 2013 from 1-6p.m. The 21-and-over event, held at Vigné Farms Equestrian Park, … Continue reading →

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Santa Cruz outdoor movie series: Mission Hill Creamery ice cream & more

Posted on June 20, 2013 by admin

A free movie with good snacks, including delicious Mission Hill Creamery ice cream? Sounds like a winning summer combination! Those of us that live in Santa Cruz are lucky to have unique and fun activities to partake in, including lots … Continue reading →

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Win free dinner at Santa Cruz restaurant Oswald & learn about Wed discount dinners

Posted on June 18, 2013 by admin

  Downtown Santa Cruz restaurant Oswald has graciously agreed to give away a gift certificate for free Wednesday dinner for two to one of my Examiner.com or SantaCruzFoodie.com readers. See end of article for how to enter, and keep reading … Continue reading →

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Last-minute Father’s Day restaurants in Santa Cruz and Los Gatos

Posted on June 15, 2013 by admin

Father’s Day is Sunday – some restaurants in the Santa Cruz and Los Gatos areas are fully booked, especially since it’s also graduation weekend at UCSC – but others are still available. Below are a few that offer reservations via … Continue reading →

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2013 Vintners’ Festival in Santa Cruz plus Street Faire with food and wine

Posted on June 8, 2013 by admin

  The 24th annual Santa Cruz Mountains Vintners’ Festival, “Roots that Rock,” finishes up this weekend in Santa Cruz County with barrel tastings, new wine releases, and a downtown Santa Cruz Street Faire June 9 with local artisan foods from … Continue reading →

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Chipotle Mexican Grill offers new tofu filling and free San Francisco festival

Posted on June 7, 2013 by admin

  Chipotle Mexican Grill has a couple pieces of news: it recently added sofritas, a tofu filling, as a choice for its burritos, tacos and salads in its Northern California locations, and it’s hosting a San Francisco festival this weekend. … Continue reading →

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Two Shakespeare Santa Cruz events including Woodstock’s Pizza benefit

Posted on June 2, 2013 by admin

On Tuesday June 4, 2013, there are two events related to UCSC’s Shakespeare Santa Cruz (SSC), and one is a win-win for local pizza fans. Pizza Benefit at Woodstock’s Woodstock’s Pizza is donating a percentage of its dinner sales (good … Continue reading →

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