Category Archives: Restaurant News

12 Days of Christmas Giveaway Day 11: Hula’s in Santa Cruz, open on Xmas

Posted on December 22, 2012 by admin

It’s Day 11 of Santa Cruz Restaurant Examiner/Santa Cruz Foodie’s “12 Days of Christmas Giveaway.” Today’s prize has been donated by Hula’s Island Grill & Tiki Room in downtown Santa Cruz – it’s a gift certificate for lunch or dinner … Continue reading →

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Santa Cruz restaurants open on Christmas, and 12 Days of Xmas Giveaway Day 10: Hindquarter

Posted on December 22, 2012 by admin

It’s Day 10 of Santa Cruz Restaurant Examiner/Santa Cruz Foodie’s “12 Days of Christmas Giveaway.” Today’s prize is a $50 gift card from the Hindquarter Bar & Grille. See end of article for how to enter. Hindquarter and many other … Continue reading →

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12 Days of Christmas Giveaway Day Five: Homeless Garden Project wreath & many gift ideas

Posted on December 16, 2012 by admin

It’s Day 5 of Santa Cruz Restaurant Examiner/Santa Cruz Foodie’s “12 Days of Christmas Giveaway.” Today’s prize is a beautiful wreath from Homeless Garden Project’s holiday store. See end of article for how to enter, and keep reading for gift … Continue reading →

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Breaking Santa Cruz restaurant news: Le Cigare Volant closing…plus couple openings

Posted on December 14, 2012 by admin

It was announced this morning that Le Cigare Volant, the restaurant at Bonny Doon Vineyard’s  Westside tasting room, is closing on Dec. 31. Other Santa Cruz restaurant news includes two recent restaurant openings, Bantam and Lago di Como Ristorante & … Continue reading →

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Wine dinner and other news at Santa Cruz restaurant Johnny’s Harborside

Posted on November 1, 2012 by admin

  Santa Cruz restaurant Johnny’s Harborside has several food and drink specials of note, and a benefit winemaker dinner in November (the restaurant does an annual benefit each autumn; each year it picks a different organization or program to support). … Continue reading →

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Santa Cruz restaurant news including Pizzeria Avanti and Tramonti openings

Posted on October 26, 2012 by admin

Santa Cruz’s recent restaurant news includes three new restaurants (with two Italian spots, Pizzeria Avanti and Tramonti) and a couple closings. I can’t wait to try the new places! Recently Opened Pizzeria Avanti As I reported in my summertime article, … Continue reading →

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Santa Cruz restaurant Charlie Hong Kong launches BYOB rewards program with free food

Posted on October 14, 2012 by admin

Always a pioneer when it comes to creating eco-conscious business practices, Santa Cruz restaurant Charlie Hong Konghas launched a program to reward to-go customers who bring their own bags. Carolyn Rudolph, who co-owns CHK with her husband, created “Develop the … Continue reading →

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It’s the last night of Santa Cruz Restaurant Week; here are some recommendations

Posted on October 10, 2012 by admin

The fourth annual Santa Cruz Restaurant Week ends on Oct. 10; read more details in my event preview (includes list of participating restaurants). A quick overview: for eight nights, diners have the opportunity to pay only $25 for a gourmet, … Continue reading →

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Pay $25 for 3 courses during Santa Cruz Restaurant Week at Gabriella Cafe

Posted on October 8, 2012 by admin

Santa Cruz restaurant Gabriella Cafe is participating in Santa Cruz Restaurant Week 2012, offering many delicious choices in its prix fixe $25 three-course menu. It’s the fourth annual Santa Cruz Restaurant Week, which began Wednesday and lasts until Oct 10. … Continue reading →

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Let’s all scream for organic ice cream at Mission Hill Creamery’s party

Posted on October 3, 2012 by admin

Mission Hill Creamery—with tasty, organic ice cream—opened its Pacific Avenue shop two weeks ago; now the date of its celebration party has been announced. Join the fun on Friday, Oct. 5 at Mission Hill Creamery’s Scoop Shop and Dessert Cafe. … Continue reading →

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