Category Archives: Food & Food News

Artisan Food Market: Farmer Freed culinary salts, oysters, & other local treats

Posted on June 11, 2015 by admin

Farmer Freed culinary salts and Belle Farms olive oil to enhance your cooking, Mortal Dumpling dim sum and comfort food from Kickin Chicken to provide a delicious easy dinner: these are just a few examples of what will be available … Continue reading →

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Family-friendly Santa Cruz Greek Food Faire this weekend

Posted on May 14, 2015 by admin

This weekend is the ninth annual Eat Like A Greek Food Faire in downtown Santa Cruz. This event is the smaller version of the very popular Greek food and music festival that has occurred every September for nearly 35 years. … Continue reading →

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Passover & Easter food in Capitola: Gayle’s Bakery & Whole Foods

Posted on April 2, 2015 by admin

It’s Passover and Easter this weekend and there are lots of restaurants and stores to pick up a feast if you want to celebrate either occasion at home—here are a couple Capitola options. Whole Foods Market Capitola Easter: a la … Continue reading →

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Pinot Paradise 2015 includes Santa Cruz wineries and restaurant fare

Posted on March 21, 2015 by admin

Santa Cruz Pinot Noir lovers are in for a treat this weekend, as it’s the 11th annual Pinot Paradise (Saturday-Sunday March 21-22, 2015). Brought to you by the Santa Cruz Mountains Winegrowers Association, the main Saturday event is a “Pathway … Continue reading →

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Manresa inspires Los Gatos bread venue: products also available at Verve Coffee in Santa Cruz

Posted on March 12, 2015 by admin

ManresaBread opened its first retail storefront a couple weeks ago; inspired by the bread program at the two-Michelin-star restaurant Manresa, ManresaBread in Los Gatos offers hand-crafted, small batch breads and pastries by Manresa head baker Avery Ruzicka. The hours are … Continue reading →

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Evergreen San Jose New Leaf Community Market becoming New Seasons Market

Posted on March 10, 2015 by admin

In 2013, Portland-based New Seasons Market purchased New Leaf Community Markets—and now the first New Seasons in Northern California is becoming a reality. New Leaf’s “Evergreen” location in San Jose will become New Seasons Market Evergreen on March 14, 2015. … Continue reading →

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Santa Cruz area restaurant news highlights through February 2015

Posted on February 26, 2015 by admin

Some of this is more recent restaurant news for the Santa Cruz area, and some is much older. I recently discovered that quite a few people I know weren’t aware of certain closings, so I am distributing information that might … Continue reading →

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2015 Santa Cruz Clam Chowder Cook-Off Results including top-rated Pleasure Pizza

Posted on February 24, 2015 by admin

Interested to learn who made the best soup at the 2015 Santa Cruz Cruz Clam Chowder Cook-Off after reading my preview article? Pleasure Pizza Eastside Eatery, led by Derek Rupp, was a big winner – he was awarded 1st place … Continue reading →

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Ashby Confections in Scotts Valley: First-class sweets for Valentine’s Day & beyond

Posted on February 9, 2015 by admin

Whether you have treats to buy for Valentine’s Day, or just want to treat yourself or someone else, Ashby Confections in Scotts Valley is a must-visit stop! Valentine’s Day goodies include a five-piece set of heart-shaped chocolates that are each … Continue reading →

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Discounts/events at Santa Cruz & Capitola New Leaf & Whole Foods

Posted on February 7, 2015 by admin

During February, there are a few upcoming events—plus some discounts ending soon—at New Leaf Community Markets and Whole Foods Market in Santa Cruz and Capitola. New Leaf: February 7-8, get 50% off select chocolate items (treat yourself or do early … Continue reading →

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