Category Archives: Restaurant News

Manresa inspires Los Gatos bread venue: products also available at Verve Coffee in Santa Cruz

Posted on March 12, 2015 by admin

ManresaBread opened its first retail storefront a couple weeks ago; inspired by the bread program at the two-Michelin-star restaurant Manresa, ManresaBread in Los Gatos offers hand-crafted, small batch breads and pastries by Manresa head baker Avery Ruzicka. The hours are … Continue reading →

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San Francisco restaurant A16: female guest chefs & wine experts for International Women’s Day

Posted on March 8, 2015 by admin

A16 is hosting its 10th annual Festa della Donna celebration on Sunday, March 8, 2015. The dinner will feature southern Italian fare from prestigious Italian chefs Laura Brunelli and Rosetta and Maria Costantino. Make reservations at 415-771-2216 or a16sf.com. Note … Continue reading →

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Santa Cruz area restaurant news highlights through February 2015

Posted on February 26, 2015 by admin

Some of this is more recent restaurant news for the Santa Cruz area, and some is much older. I recently discovered that quite a few people I know weren’t aware of certain closings, so I am distributing information that might … Continue reading →

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2015 Santa Cruz Clam Chowder Cook-Off Results including top-rated Pleasure Pizza

Posted on February 24, 2015 by admin

Interested to learn who made the best soup at the 2015 Santa Cruz Cruz Clam Chowder Cook-Off after reading my preview article? Pleasure Pizza Eastside Eatery, led by Derek Rupp, was a big winner – he was awarded 1st place … Continue reading →

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Valentine’s Day & February events at Chaminade Resort & Spa in Santa Cruz

Posted on February 12, 2015 by admin

Chaminade is a sweet spot to spend time with your sweetheart, with gorgeous views plus killer food and some of the most attentive and gracious staff around. And if you’ve only thought of the overnight accommodations for out of town … Continue reading →

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Valentine’s Day 2015: celebrating at SF and Oakland restaurants

Posted on February 7, 2015 by admin

We are one week away from Valentine’s Day 2015! If you’re planning to dine in San Francisco or Oakland for the occasion, here are a few restaurants to consider. SF A16 in San Francisco A16 is celebrating Valentine’s Day with … Continue reading →

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Get a free burrito when you order tofu sofritas at Chipotle Mexican Grill

Posted on January 26, 2015 by admin

Chipotle Mexican Grill is offering a special promotion: anyone that orders vegan organic sofritas on Monday, Jan. 26, 2015 will get a free burrito during their next visit. How it works: order an item with sofritas (tofu) as the filling … Continue reading →

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2015 Big Sur Foragers Festival Fungus Face Off Results

Posted on January 22, 2015 by admin

If you’re curious who won the Fungus Face Off at last weekend’s Big Sur Foragers Festival, I have the results. If you’re not familiar with the festival, it’s an annual weekend of gourmet food, first-rate wine and beer, entertainment, expert-led … Continue reading →

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New Year’s Eve at Lark Creek restaurants, plus giveaway

Posted on December 31, 2014 by admin

A few restaurants operated by Lark Creek Restaurant Group are open on New Year’s Eve; highlights are below. Also, two more bits of news: 1) If you haven’t heard, a couple LCRG restaurants recently closed – Yankee Pier Larkspur and … Continue reading →

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New Year’s Eve 2014-15: celebrating at Monterey & Carmel restaurants

Posted on December 30, 2014 by admin

Only one day left to New Year’s Eve 2014-2015! If you’re planning to dine in Monterey or Carmel for the occasion, here are a few restaurants to consider. Interested in SF or Oakland? Click here. Restaurant 1833 This New Year’s … Continue reading →

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