Category Archives: Restaurants

Eat up at the 33rd annual Santa Cruz Clam Chowder Cook-Off and Festival

Posted on February 20, 2014 by admin

This Saturday is the 33rd annual Santa Cruz Clam Chowder Cook-Off and Festival at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. The Feb. 22, 2014 chowder cook-off has free admission. If you want to eat chowder, tasting kits are $9 and include … Continue reading →

Posted in Benefits, Cooking & Chefs, Events, Restaurants | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on Eat up at the 33rd annual Santa Cruz Clam Chowder Cook-Off and Festival

Last-minute Valentine’s Day restaurants in Santa Cruz area and Monterey

Posted on February 12, 2014 by admin

Valentine’s Day is Friday – many restaurants in the Santa Cruz and Monterey areas are fully booked– but others are still available. I’ve listed a few that still have available reservations via OpenTable.com. Here are my Valentine’s guides for other … Continue reading →

Posted in Restaurant News, Restaurants | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on Last-minute Valentine’s Day restaurants in Santa Cruz area and Monterey

Bay Area Valentine’s Day dining Part 3: San Jose area & Los Gatos restaurants

Posted on February 8, 2014 by admin

It’s less than a week to Valentine’s Day 2014—here are some menu highlights for restaurants in San Jose and Los Gatos; soon I’ll publish a bit of info on Monterey & Santa Cruz. If you are interested in other cities, … Continue reading →

Posted in Restaurant News, Restaurants | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on Bay Area Valentine’s Day dining Part 3: San Jose area & Los Gatos restaurants

Bay Area Valentine’s Day dining Part 2: East Bay & North Bay restaurants

Posted on February 6, 2014 by admin

Here are highlights for Valentine’s Day menus at selected East Bay and North Bay restaurants including one with optional hotel accommodations. Also see this article on San Francisco Valentine’s Day venues. I’ll publish more restaurant information — including the South … Continue reading →

Posted in Restaurant News, Restaurants | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on Bay Area Valentine’s Day dining Part 2: East Bay & North Bay restaurants

Bay Area Valentine’s Day dining Part 1: San Francisco restaurants

Posted on February 4, 2014 by admin

It’s almost Valentine’s Day 2014 – where does the time go? Valentine’s Day is the perfect excuse to enjoy a romantic meal at one of your favorite restaurants, and I’ve gathered some information for several San Francisco venues. See below … Continue reading →

Posted in Restaurant News, Restaurants | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on Bay Area Valentine’s Day dining Part 1: San Francisco restaurants

Special Santa Cruz film, food & wine event includes Assembly, Vinocruz, and The Del Mar

Posted on January 30, 2014 by admin

There is a fabulous collaborative event in the Santa Cruz community next week; tickets are selling fast for this “Spinning Plates” evening of film, food, and wine. As you may recall from my article earlier this month, the team behind … Continue reading →

Posted in Events, Restaurant News, Restaurants | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on Special Santa Cruz film, food & wine event includes Assembly, Vinocruz, and The Del Mar

Solaire at Hotel Paradox offers Santa Cruz Warriors special promotions

Posted on January 29, 2014 by admin

If you’re a Santa Cruz Warriors fan, you can enjoy a great promotion at the restaurant Solaire—it even includes a free ride to the game! Solaire Restaurant and Bar is located at Santa Cruz’s Hotel Paradox. Here’s the deal: for … Continue reading →

Posted in Restaurant News, Restaurants | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on Solaire at Hotel Paradox offers Santa Cruz Warriors special promotions

Hospice benefit Tuesday at Aptos restaurant Bittersweet Bistro

Posted on January 27, 2014 by admin

Aptos restaurant Bittersweet Bistro is holding a benefit “Dining For Hospice” Tuesday, January 28 for local non-profit organization Hospice of Santa Cruz County, to support programs not covered by Medicare or private insurance such as grief support. Please let your … Continue reading →

Posted in Benefits, Restaurants | Tagged , , , , , , | Comments Off on Hospice benefit Tuesday at Aptos restaurant Bittersweet Bistro

Santa Cruz Chocolate Festival 2014: Here’s what you get to taste!

Posted on January 16, 2014 by admin

The 2014 Santa Cruz Chocolate Festival is Sunday (1-4pm, Cocoanut Grove) with more than 25 vendors. Benefiting re-entry student scholarships via the UC Santa Cruz Women’s Club, the chocolate festival is a popular event you don’t want to miss! Read … Continue reading →

Posted in Benefits, Events, Food & Food News, Restaurants | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on Santa Cruz Chocolate Festival 2014: Here’s what you get to taste!

Santa Cruz Chocolate Festival with wine, food, and more benefits UCSC scholarships

Posted on January 16, 2014 by admin

The 7th annual Santa Cruz Chocolate Festival on Sunday, Jan. 19, 2014 benefits UCSC scholarships, and I have lots of delicious food and wine highlights to share. The event is from 1 – 4 p.m. at the Cocoanut Grove by … Continue reading →

Posted in Benefits, Events, Food & Food News, Restaurants | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on Santa Cruz Chocolate Festival with wine, food, and more benefits UCSC scholarships