Category Archives: Events
Chef Andrea Mollenauer wins award and caters 2015 NEXTies
Imagine one venue that has limitless potential for Santa Cruz community members: you can drink gourmet hot chocolate anytime, eat savory dumplings there on one night, fried chicken another night, and be enticed by many other popup brunch or dinner … Continue reading
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Tagged Event Santa Cruz, Food Lounge, Lifestyle Culinary Arts, NEXTies, Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz restaurants
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New Leaf in Westside Santa Cruz dishes up breakfast cooking class
Interested in learning techniques for creating a delicious breakfast? Chef Madia Jamgochian is teaching “Intro to Cooking-Breakfast!” at New Leaf Community Markets in Westside Santa Cruz. The class is from 5 -7:30 p.m. Friday, April 24, and the cost is … Continue reading
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Tagged breakfast, Cooking, cooking class, New Leaf, New Leaf Community Markets, Organic, Santa Cruz
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San Francisco restaurant A16: female guest chefs & wine experts for International Women’s Day
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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Tagged A16, benefits, International Women’s Day, La Cocina, restaurant news, restaurants, San Francisco, San Francisco restaurants, Wine
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2015 Santa Cruz Clam Chowder Cook-Off Results including top-rated Pleasure Pizza
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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Tagged Capitola restaurants, family-friendly, kids, Pleasure Pizza East Side Eatery, restaurant news, Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz Boardwalk, Santa Cruz Clam Chowder Cook-Off, Santa Cruz restaurants
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Discounts/events at Santa Cruz & Capitola New Leaf & Whole Foods
During February, there are a few upcoming events—plus some discounts ending soon—at New Leaf Community Markets and Whole Foods Market in Santa Cruz and Capitola. New Leaf: February 7-8, get 50% off select chocolate items (treat yourself or do early … Continue reading
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Tagged Capitola, Cooking, family-friendly, free, kids, New Leaf, Organic, Santa Cruz, Valentine's Day, Whole Foods Market
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Saratoga Mountain Winery hosts three crab feed benefits with live music
The Mountain Winery in Saratoga is offering three Sunday crab feed benefits in January and February: January 25, Feb. 1, and Feb. 8. The cost is $75 for adults, $35 for kids 3-11, and free for kids under 3. Beverages … Continue reading
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Tagged benefit, crab, family-friendly, kids, Mountain Winery, Saratoga
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2015 Big Sur Foragers Festival Fungus Face Off Results
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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Tagged Big Sur, Big Sur Foragers Festival, Big Sur Roadhouse, Carmel restaurants, Carmel Valley Ranch, Chef Johnny DeVivo, Chef Tim Wood, Chef Tony Baker, Esalen, Fernwood, Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel and Spa, Monterey restaurants, Montrio Bistro, mushrooms, Pacific Grove restaurants, Porter’s in the Forest, restaurant news, The Beach House at Lover’s Point, The Restaurant at Ventana Inn, TusCA Ristorante
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Santa Cruz chocolate festival with restaurants and vendors benefits UCSC scholarships
The 8th annual Santa Cruz Chocolate Festival on Sunday January 18, with lots of food and wine, benefits UCSC scholarships. The event is from 1 – 4 p.m. at the Cocoanut Grove by the Santa Cruz Boardwalk. The Santa Cruz … Continue reading
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Tagged benefit, chocolate, Dessert, events, family-friendly, free, Ice cream, kids, Mission Hill Creamery, restaurants, Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz Chocolate Festival, Wine
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