Category Archives: Restaurants

Santa Cruz restaurant news: Nuevo closed, new Avanti open, and other changes in town

Here is some news about selected restaurants in the Santa Cruz area that recently opened, closed, or had significant changes. Now Closed: Nuevo Southwest Grill The well-loved upscale Mexican restaurant, located on Eastcliff near 15th, closed about three weeks ago. … Continue reading

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Eat pizza and drink beer to benefit Shakespeare Santa Cruz

There are two upcoming occasions to eat pizza and drink beer to benefit Shakespeare Santa Cruz (SSC), a professional repertory theater company located at UC Santa Cruz. On Monday, July 16, Woodstock’s Pizza is donating a percentage of its dinner … Continue reading

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Wine and dine in Santa Cruz with 12 restaurants & wineries at outdoor benefit

Surf City Vintners is joining with Second Harvest Food Bank and a dozen local restaurants and food vendors for a party in Westside Santa Cruz on Saturday night. The second annual “Sunset at Surf City Vintners/Food & Wine Faire” benefits … Continue reading

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Farm to Table dinners with organic food & local wine at Chaminade in Santa Cruz: June 29 menu enclosed

This summer, Chaminade Resort & Spa hosts the 4th Annual Farm to Table Wine Dinner Series. The Friday evening series began on June 1 and it lasts until October; the next dinner is June 29 (see menu below). There will … Continue reading

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Special 12-day dining event at many San Jose restaurants starts today

From June 20-July 1, many San Jose restaurants are participating in “Dine Downtown San Jose.” Diners can choose from three-course prix-fixe meals that range from $20-70 (plus tax and tip). For example, choose the $20 menu at Myth and enjoy … Continue reading

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News about Westside Santa Cruz restaurant Café Iveta

Since Summer 2010, family-owned-and-operated Santa Cruz restaurant Café Iveta has provided locals with great coffee, tea and espresso, a variety of lunch items such as sandwiches and soups, and many pastries including scones (interesting fact: scones are how Iveta first … Continue reading

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Santa Cruz restaurant Gabriella Café hosts literary salon series

Downtown Santa Cruz restaurant Gabriella Cafe hosts a monthly literary salon series, and the next event is on Tuesday, June 5 with author and UC Santa Cruz Russian history professor Peter Kenez the featured reader. Kenez is a Hungary native … Continue reading

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Food and Wine Classic at Montalvo Arts Center in Saratoga: nearly sold out

Montalvo Arts Center hosts the ninth annual Food and Wine Classic Sunday with 21 chefs from prestigious Bay Area restaurants and 22 wineries. Held from 5:30-8:30 p.m. on June 3, the gourmet event benefits Montalvo’s arts and education outreach programs. … Continue reading

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Santa Cruz restaurant and food news

There is always a lot going on in Santa Cruz in terms of restaurant and food news. Here are a couple recent highlights: Sabieng Thai Restaurant Re-Opens The much-loved Sabieng in Westside Santa Cruz re-opened for business today, Thursday May … Continue reading

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14 last-minute restaurants for Mother’s Day in the Santa Cruz area

Mother’s Day is this Sunday – some restaurants in the Santa Cruz area, including Cocoanut Grove which has a special brunch buffet, are fully booked – but others are still available. Here are a few. BRUNCH As of 5pm on … Continue reading

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