Category Archives: Restaurants

American Craft Beer Week at burger, Red, 99 Bottles of Beer in Santa Cruz

It’s American Craft Beer Week (ACBW) May 16-22, 2011, and Santa Cruz venues including the restaurant burger are hosting a range of activities. See details for burger below. ACBW began six years ago, and 2011 is the first time there will … Continue reading

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Celebrate National Hamburger Month: free food at The Counter including Santana Row

National Hamburger Month is May 2011 and popular burger spot The Counter is having a special promotion. Every Monday in May, customers get a free premium topping (normally $1.00) with any burger purchase. These include house-made guacamole and chili. This … Continue reading

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Santa Cruz Bike Week: Free breakfast, popsicles, and more

For Santa Cruz Bike Week 2011, many businesses around town are offering bicyclists free breakfast and other food. On Wednesday May 11 from 5-7pm, if you bike to Penny Ice Creamery you get a free popsicle (also read about Penny’s other promotions). … Continue reading

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Celebrate National Hamburger Month with specials at Santa Cruz restaurant burger

The Santa Cruz restaurant burger is offering specials to celebrate National Hamburger Week (May 8-15, 2011) and National Hamburger Month (May). The Westside restaurant first opened a year ago and features more than two dozen options including burgers with choice … Continue reading

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Where to go on Mother’s Day in Santa Cruz and nearby: Restaurants part 2

Dining out on Mother’s Day is a fun way to honor a great mom, and Santa Cruz has many restaurants offering special menus this Sunday. See Part 1 for more restaurants in the Santa Cruz area, one in Half Moon … Continue reading

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Where to go on Mother’s Day in Santa Cruz & Bay Area: Restaurants, Part 1

Mother’s Day is around the corner – better make dining reservations if you haven’t already; some places including Cocoanut Grove are fully booked – but here are details on other restaurants in Santa Cruz and Half Moon Bay, and one … Continue reading

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Cinco de Mayo in Santa Cruz and nearby: Restaurant celebrations & specials plus local event

It’s Cinco de Mayo 2011 and there are many restaurants in Santa Cruz and nearby having celebrations and/or specials, plus there is a festival in Davenport this weekend. Here are some highlights. Restaurants Nuevo Southwest Grill Nuevo, with friendly service … Continue reading

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Hula’s Island Grill and Tiki Room hosts benefit for Santa Cruz Women’s Health Center

Go out for dinner or drinks at the downtown Santa Cruz restaurant Hula’s Island Grill and Tiki Room on Monday nights in May, and part of your bill will benefit the deserving Santa Cruz Women’s Health Center. During the month … Continue reading

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Penny Ice Creamery: Free treats for movie patrons & UC Santa Cruz plant lovers

Organic Santa Cruz ice cream shop Penny Ice Creamery has partnered with a few community venues, the Nickelodeon and Del Mar movie theaters and UC Santa Cruz, to give out free treats. First, the movie and ice cream promotion: if … Continue reading

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Easter dining in Santa Cruz & nearby: Restaurants with special menus, part 2

Dining out on Easter is a great way to celebrate with friends or family or both, and Santa Cruz has many restaurants offering special menus this Sunday. See Part 1 for more restaurants in the Santa Cruz area and one in … Continue reading

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