Category Archives: Restaurants

Two restaurant events in Santa Cruz on Tuesday March 12

There are so many fun food- and restaurant-related events in Santa Cruz that it’s hard to keep up; here are two occurring on Tuesday, Mar. 12, 2013. Winemakers Dinner at Lago di Como Ristorante & Pizzeria Lago di Como Ristorante … Continue reading

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Recap of recent Dishcrawl Santa Cruz evening at downtown restaurants

  Dishcrawl Santa Cruz has had two events this year, each of them a fun outing to four different restaurants. The debut event was in January (read my recap article) and the second event—held last week, on Feb. 26—was also … Continue reading

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Santa Cruz February 2013 restaurant news includes second Sawasdee location

Here are some highlights of recent restaurant news for Santa Cruz and nearby neighborhoods, which includes several changes and a near-future opening: a second location for the owners of Sawasdee Thai Cuisine. Opening Soon Sawasdee in Santa Cruz Soquel restaurant … Continue reading

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Eat organic ice cream at Mission Hill Creamery and benefit Santa Cruz schools

Visit Mission Hill Creamery’s Scoop Shop and Dessert Cafe—which serves tasty, organic ice cream and other treats—on Tuesday, Feb. 26 to benefit Santa Cruz schools. This “Scoops for Schools” event is a fundraising partnership between Mission Hill Creamery and the … Continue reading

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Fun food-related events Tuesday at Capitola’s Penny Ice Creamery and Shadowbrook

Celebrate Penny with free ice cream As I mentioned in my January restaurant news article, The Penny Ice Creamery is expanding once again!  It just opened a new Pleasure Point location at the former site of Verve Coffee’s roastery, between … Continue reading

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More Valentine’s Day restaurants in Santa Cruz area and San Jose

If you haven’t made your reservations for a special Valentine’s Day meal yet, I suggest you call immediately—and here are some more Santa Cruz area and San Jose restaurants to consider. Yesterday I posted an article on menus for Valentine’s … Continue reading

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Celebrate Valentine’s Day at your favorite Santa Cruz or San Jose restaurant

Valentine’s Day is the perfect time to enjoy a romantic meal at one of your favorite restaurants, whether it’s in Santa Cruz, San Jose, or another nearby area. See below for details for Valentine’s Day 2013 on Thurs. Feb. 14, … Continue reading

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The Super Bowl in Santa Cruz: food and drink specials and recommendations

This Sunday, several Santa Cruz area restaurants and bars are offering food and drink specials during the Super Bowl — here is a round-up. Super Bowl kickoff is at 3:25 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2013. Bittersweet Bistro The bar … Continue reading

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Recap of delicious Santa Cruz restaurant Dishcrawl debut: next one is Feb. 26

I had the great fortune to attend Dishcrawl’s debut in Santa Cruz last week (read preview article). I really loved it, and can’t wait to attend more in the near future – whether it’s the next one in downtown Santa … Continue reading

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Grand opening party for Santa Cruz restaurant Lago di Como with free appetizers

The new Santa Cruz restaurant Lago di Como Ristorante & Pizzeria is having its grand opening celebration Monday, and this event includes delicious complimentary appetizers. Owners Mary Ellen and Giovanni Spanu invite you to attend the party on Monday, January … Continue reading

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