Category Archives: Restaurant News

Pi Day discounts at Blaze Pizza and Whole Foods Market on the Central Coast

Pi Day, March 14, is tomorrow and people and businesses will be celebrating across the country—including restaurants and food vendors on the Central Coast such as Blaze Pizza and Whole Foods Market. Blaze Pizza, which offers customers personalized pizza cooked … Continue reading

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Four days remain for Crow’s Nest downstairs specials–plus other restaurant news

Santa Cruz harbor restaurant The Crow’s Nest has some great Monday through Thursday specials, valid at both lunch and dinner, and they’re ending this Thursday, March 9, 2017 — although the “Deal With a View” dinner special, served only in … Continue reading

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Trio of events at Santa Cruz’s Assembly and POPUP this weekend

There are many events, including some food-related ones, occurring this weekend in the Santa Cruz area. Here are details for three events in Santa Cruz at POPUP and Assembly (all at 1108 Pacific Ave.).   Friday night: My Mom’s Mole … Continue reading

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Valentine’s Day dining in Santa Cruz & Monterey Counties, Part 2 of 2

Valentine’s Day is two days away; have you made your plans? Here are details on a few options in Santa Cruz and Monterey Counties. If you missed yesterday’s post, here is a link. Santa Cruz County Food Lounge The Santa … Continue reading

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Valentine’s Day dining in Santa Cruz & Monterey counties, Part 1 of 2

Valentine’s Day 2017 is only three days away. Here are details on a few Santa Cruz and Monterey County dining options; I’ll publish more tomorrow.   Santa Cruz Midtown Café featuring Hanloh Popup Midtown Café (1121 Soquel Ave.) is hosting … Continue reading

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San Francisco & Napa restaurant highlights for New Year’s Eve 2016

It’s almost New Year’s Eve 2016-2017! If you’re planning to dine in San Francisco or Napa, here are a few restaurant highlights for New Year’s Eve and a couple for New Year’s Day. New Year’s Eve: San Francisco Top of … Continue reading

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Last minute foodie holiday gifts in Santa Cruz

Haven’t finished your holiday shopping and have some foodies on your list? Want to shop local? There are lots of choices in the Santa Cruz area including some discounts; here are some highlights including a gift fair tomorrow that has … Continue reading

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A roundup of Santa Cruz and Monterey County restaurant Thanksgiving offerings

The countdown to Thanksgiving is on – if you’re planning to dine out in the Santa Cruz area or in Monterey County, here are a few restaurants to consider. Santa Cruz & Capitola Solaire at Hotel Paradox offers an a … Continue reading

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Wednesday wine discounts and more at Shadowbrook

The restaurant Shadowbrook offers great discounts and a chance to meet local winemakers on Winemaker Wednesdays, which occur most weeks through May 2017.   Every Wednesday a different wine is featured, and customers can meet the selected winemaker from 5-8pm. … Continue reading

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Santa Cruz restaurant Assembly announces new executive chef Jessica Yarr

Beginning this week, Jessica Yarr is Executive Chef at downtown Santa Cruz restaurant Assembly (1108 Pacific Ave., 831-824-6100).   For the last few months, Yarr has been collaborating with The Glass Jar, the restaurant group founded by Kendra Baker and … Continue reading

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