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Award-winning chef Donia Bijan plus free food at Bookshop Santa Cruz

Award-winning Iranian chef Donia Bijan is speaking at Bookshop Santa Cruz and the free event features food samples inspired by Bijan’s new book. The samples are being provided by the wonderful downtown Santa Cruz restaurant Laili. The author talk, book … Continue reading

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Freewheelin’ Farm hosting Harvest Party Sunday near Santa Cruz

Freewheelin’ Farm is hosting its 5th annual Harvest Party and Art Show from noon to sunset Sunday October 23 at the farm near Santa Cruz. The event sounds like fun for the whole family, as there will be great food, … Continue reading

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Bonny Doon Vineyard Cellar Door offering special farm tomato dinner with wine pairings

Don’t miss the Bonny Doon Vineyard’s Cellar Door’s special four-course tomato dinner with wine pairings on Sunday, October 16 at 5pm. Tickets cost $60 and there are very few left as of press time; the price includes food and wine. … Continue reading

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Feast on fabulous soup and wine to benefit Pajaro Valley Loaves & Fishes

Empty Bowls, an annual dinner and auction featuring gourmet soup, wine, and more, benefits Pajaro Valley Loaves & Fishes. The event takes place from 5-9pm on Saturday, October 15, 2011. Tickets are $60 and available online or by calling Loaves … Continue reading

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Santa Cruz Restaurant Week at Clouds & Laili: $25 for 3 courses

Attention those seeking bargain gourmet meals: Santa Cruz Restaurant Week is currently running, with 3-course $25 meals at local restaurants including downtown Santa Cruz’s Clouds www.cloudsdowntown.com — which is serving up New Orleans-themed food — and Laili, which offers scrumptious … Continue reading

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Santa Cruz Restaurant Week at Aquarius: $25 for 3 courses

It’s the countdown to Santa Cruz Restaurant Week running Oct 5-12, with 3-course $25 meals from local restaurants including oceanfront Aquarius at the Dream Inn – menu below. Aquarius boasts fine cuisine by Chef Ross McKee; the restaurant promotes sustainable … Continue reading

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Santa Cruz Restaurant Week October 5-12: $25 3-course meals at local restaurants

The third annual Santa Cruz Restaurant Week is October 5-12, 2011, and two dozen local restaurants – from Davenport to Watsonville and many areas in between – are offering gourmet 3-course meals for only $25. 2010’s Santa Cruz Restaurant Week … Continue reading

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Aptos restaurant Ma Maison: special cassoulet this weekend & wine dinner Oct 6

Ma Maison in Aptos. Courtesy of Patty Hinz Imagery. The charming Aptos restaurant Ma Maison is serving up cassoulet this weekend, and it’s a rare special occasion. Executive Chef Lionel Le Morvan, a native of France, only cooks the cassoulet … Continue reading

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A Taste of Soquel: Restaurants and wineries benefit Second Harvest Food Bank

The third annual “A Taste of Soquel,” with plenty of food from local restaurants plus wine and music, will benefit Second Harvest Food Bank. Last year’s Taste of Soquel raised enough money to provide meals for over 20,000 children in … Continue reading

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Gourmet Grazing: Organic food, wine, and beer festival helps Santa Cruz Cancer Benefit Group

The 8th annual Gourmet Grazing on the Green, with lots of gourmet organic food cooked by local chefs, a variety of local wine and beer, plus food-related exhibitors, raises vital funds for the Santa Cruz Cancer Benefit Group. The event … Continue reading

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