Category Archives: Events

Dinner Market at Kelly’s Bakery: a bounty of local restaurants & wineries gather for one night

Posted on June 23, 2011 by admin

Kelly’s French Bakery and the Swift Street Courtyard are hosting a community dinner market this Saturday, June 25, from 5:30-9pm, and several restaurants and wineries gather for a unique experience. This is the fourth Dinner Market; the first took place … Continue reading →

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Vegan cookbook author and restaurant owner Ann Gentry at Bookshop Santa Cruz

Posted on June 22, 2011 by admin

If you’re interested in cooking healthier food that still tastes great, I recommend attending restaurant owner and vegan cookbook author Ann Gentry’s appearance at Bookshop Santa Cruz on Wednesday, June 22 at 7:30pm. She’ll be discussing her newest book, “Vegan … Continue reading →

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Cooking for Solutions: Great Chefs, Wine, and Demos at Monterey Bay Aquarium

Posted on May 20, 2011 by admin

The 10th Annual Cooking for Solutions celebration, May 20-22 at Monterey Bay Aquarium, features more than 70 chefs, 60 wineries, plus sustainable seafood and much, much more. The event is billed as an “elegant and engaging way to discover how … Continue reading →

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American Craft Beer Week at burger, Red, 99 Bottles of Beer in Santa Cruz

Posted on May 16, 2011 by admin

It’s American Craft Beer Week (ACBW) May 16-22, 2011, and Santa Cruz venues including the restaurant burger are hosting a range of activities. See details for burger below. ACBW began six years ago, and 2011 is the first time there will … Continue reading →

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Celebrate National Hamburger Month: free food at The Counter including Santana Row

Posted on May 12, 2011 by admin

National Hamburger Month is May 2011 and popular burger spot The Counter is having a special promotion. Every Monday in May, customers get a free premium topping (normally $1.00) with any burger purchase. These include house-made guacamole and chili. This … Continue reading →

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Santa Cruz Bike Week: Free breakfast, popsicles, and more

Posted on May 11, 2011 by admin

For Santa Cruz Bike Week 2011, many businesses around town are offering bicyclists free breakfast and other food. On Wednesday May 11 from 5-7pm, if you bike to Penny Ice Creamery you get a free popsicle (also read about Penny’s other promotions). … Continue reading →

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Celebrate National Hamburger Month with specials at Santa Cruz restaurant burger

Posted on May 10, 2011 by admin

The Santa Cruz restaurant burger is offering specials to celebrate National Hamburger Week (May 8-15, 2011) and National Hamburger Month (May). The Westside restaurant first opened a year ago and features more than two dozen options including burgers with choice … Continue reading →

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Art and chocolate tour in Santa Cruz this weekend

Posted on May 7, 2011 by admin

This weekend, on May 7-8, there is an art and chocolate tour in Santa Cruz. The event takes place from 11am-5pm on both Saturday and Sunday, so it could be a nice post-Mother’s Day Brunch activity if Mom is an … Continue reading →

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Cinco de Mayo in Santa Cruz and nearby: Restaurant celebrations & specials plus local event

Posted on May 4, 2011 by admin

It’s Cinco de Mayo 2011 and there are many restaurants in Santa Cruz and nearby having celebrations and/or specials, plus there is a festival in Davenport this weekend. Here are some highlights. Restaurants Nuevo Southwest Grill Nuevo, with friendly service … Continue reading →

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Santa Cruz Downtown Farmers Market expands hours and celebrates Earth Day

Posted on April 20, 2011 by admin

The Santa Cruz Downtown Farmers Market is expanding its hours, and the market celebrates Wednesday April 20, 2011 with a party for Earth Day. Starting April 20, the downtown farmers market will now open at 1:30pm each Wednesday instead of … Continue reading →

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