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Holiday shopping 2013: Santa Cruz artisan food and gift sale

Santa Cruz’s Front Street Kitchen is hosting an exciting artisan food and gift sale just in time for your holiday shopping needs. The event is Sunday, Dec. 15 from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Event organizers have announced there will … Continue reading

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Support Santa Cruz students via the ROP Culinary Holiday Bake Sale

Culinary students from the Santa County ROP (Regional Occupational Program), in local high schools, have created a bounty of goodies for a holiday bake sale. Treats are on sale through Dec. 15, 2013. There are six different items available: • … Continue reading

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Santa Cruz holiday shopping opportunities this weekend include gourmet food gifts

There are several Santa Cruz holiday shopping opportunities this weekend; here are two events that include gourmet food gifts. Handmade Gifts $25 & Under Saturday Saturday, December 7 is the 6th annual Handmade Gift Sale of $25-and-under items, from 10 … Continue reading

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Event Santa Cruz offers food-themed dialogue plus restaurant walk

Hungry for a new type of community event? This one sounds intriguing: The November incarnation of monthly speaker series “Event Santa Cruz” has an edible theme.  On Nov. 20, 2013, attendees will hear seven special guests who make a difference … Continue reading

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A Taste of Santa Cruz 2013 features 30 restaurants, wineries and breweries

The 9th annual “A Taste of Santa Cruz,” at the Cocoanut Grove on Thursday, Nov. 14, features 30 participating restaurants, wineries, and breweries. The event runs from 5:30-9 p.m. and benefits first-time home buyers. Tickets are $40 in advance or … Continue reading

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Tickets available for Friday’s debut Pino Alto Farm to Table Dinner in Aptos

As of Tuesday Oct. 29, there were still tickets available for the Nov. 1, 2013 Farm to Table Dinner at Pino Alto at Cabrillo College. Executive Chef Beverlie Terra, who was with Santa Cruz’s Chaminade Resort for more than 20 … Continue reading

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Chefs and restaurants participate in 4th annual Santa Cruz chili cook-off

Many restaurants, professional chefs, and amateur chefs are participating in the fourth annual Chili Cook-Off at the Santa Cruz Boardwalk on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2013. There is free admission. To sample chili, attendees purchase $9 “tasting kits” (includes 5 taste … Continue reading

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Santa Cruz’s Chaminade celebrates Oktoberfest with Beers, Brats, & Blues

In honor of Oktoberfest, Santa Cruz’s Chaminade Resort & Spa is hosting Beers, Brats & Blues on Sunday, Oct. 20 from 3–6 p.m. The all inclusive cost is $30 per person; you must be 21 years old to attend. Call … Continue reading

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Restaurant chefs, wineries, and more participate in San Benito Olive Festival

It’s time for the first annual San Benito Olive Festival, Saturday Oct. 19 from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. The event takes place at the historic Paicines Ranch about 12 miles south of Hollister.  Attendees can enjoy olive oils, wines, chocolates, dried … Continue reading

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Meet chefs from local restaurants at Eat Local First Festival in Aptos

You can meet chefs from local restaurants, as well as folks from farms, confectionaries, and creameries, at the first annual Eat Local First Festival at the Aptos Farmers Market. Think Local First Santa Cruz is hosting the food fair on … Continue reading

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