Category Archives: Events

Two weekend events: Assembly adds brunch service & Hop N’ Barley Fest expands

Posted on June 28, 2014 by admin

Assembly Serving Brunch Popular downtown restaurant Assembly is launching weekend brunch service beginning Saturday, June 28. The restaurant will open at 9am and, according to co-owner Zach Davis, “feature a menu of seasonally inspired bunch favorites including house baked pastries … Continue reading →

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Summer goodies and a BBQ party at Whole Foods Market Capitola

Posted on June 17, 2014 by admin

Whole Foods Market in Capitola has you covered for Summer 2014, with lots of goodies for sale and a fun party on Saturday, June 21. First, your body can be literally covered with a vast selection of ‘green’ sunscreen. The … Continue reading →

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Santa Cruz & Monterey food & wine events this weekend

Posted on June 6, 2014 by admin

There are many food and wine events occurring this weekend in Santa Cruz and Monterey. Below are details for three programs on Saturday and/or Sunday, June 7-8, 2014. Other events include: First Friday Santa Cruz — See firstfridaysantacruz.com for exhibits, … Continue reading →

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Artichoke festival in Monterey this weekend has chef demos, kids’ activities

Posted on May 30, 2014 by admin

The 2014 Castroville Artichoke Food & Wine Festival, May 31-June 1, has relocated to the Monterey County Fair and Events Center to make room for more food and wine, more people, and bigger entertainment acts. Hours are Saturday Mary 31, … Continue reading →

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Santa Cruz and Monterey County food & wine events this weekend

Posted on May 16, 2014 by admin

There are many food and wine events occurring this weekend in Santa Cruz and Monterey counties, from May 16-18, 2014. Here are a few highlights. Greek food fair in Santa Cruz May 16-18 The 8th annual Eat Like A Greek! … Continue reading →

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May 2 Santa Cruz dumpling pop-up plus Silicon Valley Restaurant Week

Posted on May 2, 2014 by admin

Here are details for two local culinary events: First, a one-night dumpling pop-up in Santa Cruz Friday, May 2, beginning at 5:30 p.m. Location: POPUP, 1108 Pacific Ave. in downtown Santa Cruz next door to Assembly, from the folks who … Continue reading →

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Local restaurants cook up soup benefiting Santa Cruz Homeless Services Center

Posted on April 20, 2014 by admin

Eat a variety of delicious soup from dozens of local restaurants and shops on Thursday April 24—the event benefits Santa Cruz’s Homeless Services Center. The 15th Annual Soupline Supper and Benefit Auction is at the Cocoanut Grove at the Santa … Continue reading →

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Santa Cruz & Monterey County food & wine events this weekend

Posted on April 10, 2014 by admin

There are many food and wine events occurring this weekend in Santa Cruz and Monterey counties, beginning Thurs. April 10, 2014. Here are a few highlights. 7th Annual Pebble Beach Food & Wine Fest April 10-13 The four-day culinary extravaganza … Continue reading →

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Eat at Scopazzi’s in Boulder Creek and benefit Hospice of Santa Cruz County

Posted on March 6, 2014 by admin

Later this month, you can benefit Hospice of Santa Cruz County while eating Italian food at the popular Boulder Creek restaurant Scopazzi’s. Whether or not you attend the event, you can buy raffle tickets that also benefit Hospice (see end … Continue reading →

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Santa Cruz’s Chaminade celebrates crab season with decadent Crab Feast

Posted on March 5, 2014 by admin

The always-enjoyable Chaminade Resort & Spa in Santa Cruz is hosting a Crab Feast on Saturday, March 22 from 5–9 p.m. The cost is $55 for adults, $17.95 for kids 6-16, and free for kids 5 and under. Reservations are … Continue reading →

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