Category Archives: Wine

A Taste of Santa Cruz 2014 features 30 restaurants, wineries

Posted on November 8, 2014 by admin

The 10th annual “A Taste of Santa Cruz,” at the Cocoanut Grove on Thursday, Nov. 13, features approximately 30 participating restaurants, wineries, and breweries. The event runs from 5:30-9 p.m. and benefits first-time home buyers. Tickets are $40 in advance … Continue reading →

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Flavors of Pacific Grove features local chefs, restaurants, wineries

Posted on November 4, 2014 by admin

The Pacific Grove Chamber of Commerce hosts “Flavors of Pacific Grove: A Celebration of the Great Chefs of Pacific Grove” on Saturday, Nov. 15 from 5:30-8:30 p.m. at The Inn at Spanish Bay. The event is $50 per person and … Continue reading →

Posted in Benefits, Cooking & Chefs, Events, Restaurants, Wine | Tagged Asilomar, benefit, chefs, Cima Collina, Crema, Fandango, Happy Girl Kitchen Co., jeninni kitchen + wine bar, Pacific Grove, Pacific Thai Cuisine, Passionfish, Point Pinos Grill, Santa Cruz restaurants, The Beach House Restaurant, Vivolo’s Chowder House, Wine | Comments Off

Cruzin’ Courses offers women’s progressive wine dinner and benefit

Posted on October 11, 2014 by admin

The ninth annual Cruzin’ Courses is Thursday, Oct. 16, 2014, in downtown Santa Cruz, from 4 to 10 p.m. Participants are encouraged to park their cars at Hotel Paradox, where the evening begins. It’s a women’s evening of strolling, eating, … Continue reading →

Posted in Benefits, Events, Restaurants, Wine | Tagged Annieglass, Bellwether Farms, benefit, Cruzin' Courses, Hotel Paradox, Hunter Hill Winery, Red Restaurant and Bar, restaurants, Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz Chamber of Commerce, Santa Cruz restaurants, Soif, Wine | Comments Off

Hospice Santa Cruz Oktoberfest 2014 features lots of food & wine opportunities

Posted on October 3, 2014 by admin

Friends of Hospice present their 31st annual Oktoberfest benefiting Hospice of Santa Cruz County on Sunday Oct. 5, 2014, from noon to 4 p.m. at the Santa Cruz Elks Lodge. Admission to the family-friendly event is free. Lunch is available … Continue reading →

Posted in Benefits, Events, Wine | Tagged benefit, family-friendly, Hospice Santa Cruz, Oktoberfest, Santa Cruz, silent auction, Whole Foods Market, Wine | Comments Off

Don’t miss Gourmet Grazing cancer research benefit with a wide array of food & wine

Posted on September 11, 2014 by admin

It’s time for the 11th annual Gourmet Grazing on the Green, where you can enjoy a large amount of first-rate food (from local restaurants and caterers)—plus beverages from local wineries, breweries, and distilleries—in a friendly and festive atmosphere. And you … Continue reading →

Posted in Benefits, Events, Restaurants, Wine | Tagged Aptos, benefit, Cafe Cruz, Cafe Rio, events, Everett Family Farm, Friend in Cheeses Jam Co., Gourmet Grazing on the Green, Hula's Island Grill, Johnny's Harborside, Mackenzie Bar & Grill, New Leaf, New Leaf Community Markets, Redwood Hill Farms, restaurants, Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz Fish Co., Santa Cruz restaurants, Shadowbrook, Solaire Restaurant and Bar, The Crow's Nest, The Penny Ice Creamery, The True Olive Connection, The Whole Enchilada, Wine | Comments Off

Santa Cruz’s Chaminade: food, wine, and beer events during September

Posted on September 3, 2014 by admin

Santa Cruz’s Chaminade Resort & Spa is offering several opportunities to feast and indulge during the month of September. Saturday, Sept. 6: Beer, Brats & Blues At the 2nd annual Beer, Brats & Blues, from 5-8 p.m., reps from local … Continue reading →

Posted in Beer, Events, Restaurant News, Restaurants, Wine | Tagged beer, Chaminade, Chaminade Resort & Spa, events, farm, farm-to-table, Morgan Winery, restaurant news, restaurants, Route 1 Farms, Santa Cruz, Wine | Comments Off

Santa Cruz’s Chaminade launches 2014 Farm to Table Wine Dinners

Posted on June 24, 2014 by admin

It’s officially summertime, and here in Santa Cruz we have one more reason to celebrate: Chaminade Resort’s annual Farm to Table Dinner series has begun! The always-enjoyable series showcases local farms and local wineries. I had the pleasure of attending … Continue reading →

Posted in Restaurant News, Restaurants, Wine | Tagged Chaminade, Chaminade Resort & Spa, Chef Kirsten Ponza, farm, farm to table dinner, farm-to-table, Pelican Ranch Winery, Santa Cruz, Wine, wine dinner, Yellow Wall Farm | Comments Off

Santa Cruz & Monterey food & wine events this weekend

Posted on June 6, 2014 by admin

There are many food and wine events occurring this weekend in Santa Cruz and Monterey. Below are details for three programs on Saturday and/or Sunday, June 7-8, 2014. Other events include: First Friday Santa Cruz — See firstfridaysantacruz.com for exhibits, … Continue reading →

Posted in Benefits, Events, Restaurants, Wine | Tagged Chaminade, events, First Friday Santa Cruz, Loma Prieta Winery, Monterey, restaurants, Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz restaurants, Strawberry Festival, Wine | Comments Off

Artichoke festival in Monterey this weekend has chef demos, kids’ activities

Posted on May 30, 2014 by admin

The 2014 Castroville Artichoke Food & Wine Festival, May 31-June 1, has relocated to the Monterey County Fair and Events Center to make room for more food and wine, more people, and bigger entertainment acts. Hours are Saturday Mary 31, … Continue reading →

Posted in Cooking & Chefs, Events, Food & Food News, Restaurants, Wine | Tagged Castroville Artichoke Festival, events, family-friendly, Monterey, Montrio Bistro | Comments Off

Santa Cruz and Monterey County food & wine events this weekend

Posted on May 16, 2014 by admin

There are many food and wine events occurring this weekend in Santa Cruz and Monterey counties, from May 16-18, 2014. Here are a few highlights. Greek food fair in Santa Cruz May 16-18 The 8th annual Eat Like A Greek! … Continue reading →

Posted in Benefits, Cooking & Chefs, Events, Food & Food News, Wine | Tagged Cooking for Solutions, Eat Like A Greek!, farm, food and wine pairings, Homeless Garden Project, Monterey, Monterey Bay Aquarium, Organic, Santa Cruz, Staff of Life, Surf City Vintners, sustainable seafood, Wine | Comments Off