Category Archives: Restaurant News
Fogo de Chao on Santana Row: great for family brunch, date night, or weekday lunch
A couple weeks ago, I decided to try out Fogo de Chão on Santana Row with my family. From the moment we walked in, the service was impeccable. To me, having attentive staff greet you upon arrival is the signal … Continue reading
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Tagged Brazilian cuisine, date night, family-friendly, Fogo de Chao, lunch specials, restaurant news, San Jose restaurants, Santana Row, weekend brunch
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Charlie Hong Kong hosts benefit for Amigo Bob
On Thursday, June 30, during the entire time it’s open (11 a.m. to 11 p.m.), Santa Cruz restaurant Charlie Hong Kong is donating 10% of sales to organic pioneer Amigo Bob Cantisano. The man who many call “Amigo” has been … Continue reading
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Tagged Asian food, benefit, Charlie Hong Kong, cheap eats, family-friendly, organic food, restaurant news, restaurants, Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz restaurants
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More food events to add to Saturday’s Santa Cruz mix
It’s true, I have already let you know of three events happening Saturday, June 25 (tomorrow!) and now I am telling you about two more. Or maybe three or four…keep reading. If you missed my articles, here are details for … Continue reading
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Tagged Bookshop Santa Cruz, famiy-friendly, free, La Onda, My Mom's Mole, pop-up, POPUP, Project Pollinate, Pure Heart chocolate, Santa Cruz, Wine
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Bay Area Father’s Day restaurants, Part 2—Santa Cruz, Los Gatos, Moss Landing
Father’s Day 2016 is now three days away; have you made your plans? Here are details on a few options in Santa Cruz and nearby including restaurants and wine events. If you missed my first Father’s Day post, here are … Continue reading
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Tagged Chaminade, Father's Day, Food Lounge, Moss Landing restaurants, Santa Cruz Food Lounge, Santa Cruz restaurants, Soif, Summit Wineries, The Haute Enchilada, Wine
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Bay Area Father’s Day restaurants, Part 1–includes SF & Monterey area
Father’s Day 2016 is just a few days away. If you have a foodie in your life that’s a dad, it’s time to make plans! Here are details on a few Bay Area restaurants; I’ll publish more later today or … Continue reading
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Tagged Carmel Valley Ranch, Father's Day, InterContinental The Clement Monterey, La Mar, Monterey restaurants, Poppy Hills Golf Course, Presidio Social Club, Roka Akor, San Francisco restaurants, The C
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Lots of pop-ups in Santa Cruz this weekend
These days, Santa Cruz is often buzzing with popup energy—and this weekend, May 20-21, there are quite a few food popups. Here are some highlights. Friday: My Mom’s Mole at Popup On Friday, My Mom’s Mole is featuring “enmoladas” (enchiladas … Continue reading
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Tagged Food Lounge, Indian cuisine, Karma Khana, Mexican cuisine, Midtown Café, My Mom's Mole, pop-up, POPUP, Santa Cruz chefs, Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter, Santa Cruz Food Lounge, Santa Cruz restaurants
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Hula’s lanai celebration, artisan food market, & other Santa Cruz events Friday
There are many food events occurring Friday, May 13 in the Santa Cruz area, including a ribbon cutting to celebrate the opening of a lanai at Hula’s in downtown Santa Cruz. Hula’s: Ribbon cutting Hula’s Island Grill and Tiki … Continue reading
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Tagged Ate3One, Aunt LaLi’s, Carmona's BBQ, Food Lounge, food trucks, Food Trucks A Go Go, Hula's, Hula’s Island Grill & Tiki Room, My Mom's Mole, POPUP, Santa Cruz restaurants, Vietnamese food, Zameen
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Restaurants reward bicyclists during Spring Bike Week in Santa Cruz
It’s time for the 29th annual Spring Bike to Work program, which includes Bike Week from May 6-13, and several restaurants and food/drink vendors are offering participants a variety of rewards and fun activities. Here are some highlights. Monday, May … Continue reading
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Tagged Bike Week, Charlie Hong Kong, chocolate, discounts, Discretion Brewing, free food, Lúpulo Craft Beer House, Santa Cruz Mountain Brewing, Santa Cruz restaurants, Saturn Cafe, Silver Spur, The Kitchen at Discretion
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Bay Area restaurants for Mother’s Day: Santa Cruz area and Los Gatos
Dining out on Mother’s Day is a popular plan, so if you haven’t made reservations yet, better hurry: here are a few restaurant highlights for Santa Cruz and the surrounding areas and Los Gatos, plus a Manresa Bread box (pre-order … Continue reading
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Tagged Aptos restaurants, Campbell, Capitola restaurants, Chaminade, Dio Deka, Hollins House, Hult's, Los Gatos restaurants, Manresa Bread, Mother's Day, Sanderlings, Santa Cruz restaurants, Shadowbrook
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