Category Archives: Food & Food News

A few April classes—and class discount—at New Leaf Community Markets

New Leaf Community Markets has announced a bunch of classes for April and May, and it’s offering a discount: 10% off any class that costs more than $20 (except series). To receive the discount, use promo code SPRING10. The organic, … Continue reading

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Teen Kitchen Project news including Santa Cruz brunch benefit

The NEXTies of Santa Cruz (organized by Event Santa Cruz) recently announced that Teen Kitchen Project is receiving the 2016 award for “Nonprofit Organization of the Year” and TKP has even more good news to share; keep reading for details. … Continue reading

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Purim, Easter and Passover food at Gayle’s Bakery in Capitola

It’s already time for Purim and Easter, and Passover will be here before you know it—Gayle’s Bakery in Capitola is well stocked for all of these occasions. It’s recommended you pre-order to guarantee availability. Purim: Gayle’s has Hamentashen in both … Continue reading

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Eat Drink Santa Cruz and women entrepreneurs at Event Santa Cruz

Event Santa Cruz presents “The Santa Cruz View” on Thursday, March 24, and Eat Drink Santa Cruz founder Lia Adams is one of several local women participating. She’s actually in a dual role: co-host and interviewee. For the first time, … Continue reading

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Lindt Chocolate expands Easter treat offerings for 2016

Lindt Chocolate has always been a delicious option for Easter with many fun offerings, and this year they added even more great selections—whether you’re looking to make an Easter basket for one of your kids or you want to buy … Continue reading

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New Leaf Community Markets’ upcoming classes & Aptos expansion

New Leaf Community Markets has news to share: it’s adding a location in Aptos, and it has a variety of appealing cooking classes this month including vegetarian and gluten-free options. First, the expansion. The 17,500 square-foot store, expected to open … Continue reading

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Santa Cruz First Friday food highlights for March 4

Friday, March 4 is the next “First Friday Art Tour” in Santa Cruz; that night there are lots of related events with good food plus a couple unrelated events with delicious food that happen to be the same day. Here … Continue reading

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Santa Cruz restaurant news highlights, Part 2 of 2

Here is some restaurant news for Santa Cruz — I published Part 1 of this two-part series a few days ago. Openings Buttercup Cakes & Farmhouse Frosting opened its new spot about 2 weeks ago, moving to Pacific Ave. (former … Continue reading

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Santa Cruz & Capitola restaurant news, Part 1 of 2

Here is some restaurant news for Santa Cruz and other local areas. I’ll be publishing part two in the next few days. I also wanted to remind folks: if you have any food/restaurant/wine/culinary event news to share, please email me … Continue reading

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Santa Cruz chocolate festival has sweet cause

The 9th annual Santa Cruz Chocolate Festival is Sunday, January 17, and there will be delicious sweets with a delicious cause: UC Santa Cruz scholarships. The event is from 1 – 4 p.m. at the Cocoanut Grove by the Santa … Continue reading

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