Category Archives: Restaurant News

Celebrate lamb during March 2013 at Lark Creek restaurants in San Jose, SF, & other Bay Area cities

Posted on March 21, 2013 by admin

If you’re a lamb fan, you have 11 remaining days to participate in this fun event: during March 2013, Lark Creek Restaurant Group is partnering with the American Lamb Board to bring unique spring lamb dishes at seven of its … Continue reading →

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Food & drink highlights for St. Patrick’s Day in Santa Cruz includes special flavors at The Penny Ice Creamery

Posted on March 16, 2013 by admin

Lots of local restaurants are offering St. Patrick’s Day specials and The Penny Ice Creamery is offering limited edition flavors for the holiday. See my March 14 article for information on additional St. Patrick’s Day special dishes and highlights.   … Continue reading →

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St. Patrick’s Day Weekend in Santa Cruz & nearby plus Bonny Doon Vineyard’s move

Posted on March 14, 2013 by admin

Many local restaurants and bars are offering St. Patrick’s Day specials this weekend; I’ll post some today and more in the next couple days, and I want to also share the news about Bonny Doon Winery’s move. You may recall … Continue reading →

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Santa Cruz February 2013 restaurant news includes second Sawasdee location

Posted on February 28, 2013 by admin

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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Four-restaurant outing via Dishcrawl Santa Cruz Feb. 26: discount tix available

Posted on February 22, 2013 by admin

Last month’s Dishcrawl Santa Cruz debut in the downtown district was so much fun, organizers are returning to the same area for a second outing on Feb. 26. Dishcrawl ambassador Wes Katayama says he is excited to bring Dishcrawl back … Continue reading →

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

Posted on January 26, 2013 by admin

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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Santa Cruz January 2013 restaurant news includes new Penny Ice Creamery

Posted on January 21, 2013 by admin

Recent restaurant news for Santa Cruz and nearby neighborhoods features a closing, several changes, and openings including a couple new locations for already-existing restaurants (Burger in Aptos, Penny Ice Creamery in Pleasure Point). Recently Opened Burger in Aptos The restaurant … Continue reading →

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Last-minute Santa Cruz food-related New Year’s information — plus contest

Posted on December 29, 2012 by admin

    Here are some details on Santa Cruz restaurants and food-related venues, plus a contest where you can win a food-related prize (see end of article for details).     Refer to my articles on selected Santa Cruz and … Continue reading →

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Santa Cruz and San Jose restaurants open on New Year’s Eve 2012, Part 2 of 2

Posted on December 28, 2012 by admin

Yesterday I published details on many Santa Cruz area restaurants— plus a couple in San Jose — offering dinner on New Year’s Eve 2012. Here are a few more. Santa Cruz Area Hula’s Island Grill and Tiki Room Hula’s is … Continue reading →

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Santa Cruz and San Jose restaurants open on New Year’s Eve, Part 1 of 2

Posted on December 27, 2012 by admin

It’s the countdown to 2013 and the countdown to New Year’s Eve; do you have your restaurant reservations yet for Santa Cruz or San Jose? Here are details and menu highlights for a variety of venues; I’ll publish a few … Continue reading →

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