Category Archives: Benefits

Flavors of Pacific Grove features local chefs, restaurants, wineries

Posted on November 4, 2014 by admin

The Pacific Grove Chamber of Commerce hosts “Flavors of Pacific Grove: A Celebration of the Great Chefs of Pacific Grove” on Saturday, Nov. 15 from 5:30-8:30 p.m. at The Inn at Spanish Bay. The event is $50 per person and … Continue reading →

Posted in Benefits, Cooking & Chefs, Events, Restaurants, Wine | Tagged Asilomar, benefit, chefs, Cima Collina, Crema, Fandango, Happy Girl Kitchen Co., jeninni kitchen + wine bar, Pacific Grove, Pacific Thai Cuisine, Passionfish, Point Pinos Grill, Santa Cruz restaurants, The Beach House Restaurant, Vivolo’s Chowder House, Wine | Comments Off

Cruzin’ Courses offers women’s progressive wine dinner and benefit

Posted on October 11, 2014 by admin

The ninth annual Cruzin’ Courses is Thursday, Oct. 16, 2014, in downtown Santa Cruz, from 4 to 10 p.m. Participants are encouraged to park their cars at Hotel Paradox, where the evening begins. It’s a women’s evening of strolling, eating, … Continue reading →

Posted in Benefits, Events, Restaurants, Wine | Tagged Annieglass, Bellwether Farms, benefit, Cruzin' Courses, Hotel Paradox, Hunter Hill Winery, Red Restaurant and Bar, restaurants, Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz Chamber of Commerce, Santa Cruz restaurants, Soif, Wine | Comments Off

Hospice Santa Cruz Oktoberfest 2014 features lots of food & wine opportunities

Posted on October 3, 2014 by admin

Friends of Hospice present their 31st annual Oktoberfest benefiting Hospice of Santa Cruz County on Sunday Oct. 5, 2014, from noon to 4 p.m. at the Santa Cruz Elks Lodge. Admission to the family-friendly event is free. Lunch is available … Continue reading →

Posted in Benefits, Events, Wine | Tagged benefit, family-friendly, Hospice Santa Cruz, Oktoberfest, Santa Cruz, silent auction, Whole Foods Market, Wine | Comments Off

Two Santa Cruz area food events this weekend: A Taste of Soquel & Sausagefest

Posted on September 25, 2014 by admin

I want to share the news about two fun food events this weekend that benefit great causes: A Taste of Soquel Saturday (late morning through the afternoon) and Santa Cruz Mountain Brewing’s Sausagefest Sunday afternoon. More details are below; remember … Continue reading →

Posted in Beer, Benefits, Events, Restaurants | Tagged Aldo's Bakery, Bargetto Winery, beer, benefit, Cafe Cruz, Carpo's, Discretion Brewing, family-friendly, Fish Lady, Fogline Farm, Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks, Hunter Hill Vineyard & Winery, Jeff Walls’ Family Honey, Organic, restaurants, Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz Mountain Brewing, Sawasdee, Second Harvest Food Bank, Soquel restaurants, Soquel Vineyards | Comments Off

Don’t miss Gourmet Grazing cancer research benefit with a wide array of food & wine

Posted on September 11, 2014 by admin

It’s time for the 11th annual Gourmet Grazing on the Green, where you can enjoy a large amount of first-rate food (from local restaurants and caterers)—plus beverages from local wineries, breweries, and distilleries—in a friendly and festive atmosphere. And you … Continue reading →

Posted in Benefits, Events, Restaurants, Wine | Tagged Aptos, benefit, Cafe Cruz, Cafe Rio, events, Everett Family Farm, Friend in Cheeses Jam Co., Gourmet Grazing on the Green, Hula's Island Grill, Johnny's Harborside, Mackenzie Bar & Grill, New Leaf, New Leaf Community Markets, Redwood Hill Farms, restaurants, Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz Fish Co., Santa Cruz restaurants, Shadowbrook, Solaire Restaurant and Bar, The Crow's Nest, The Penny Ice Creamery, The True Olive Connection, The Whole Enchilada, Wine | Comments Off

Limited tickets remain for California Beer Festival; learn about beer week events

Posted on August 5, 2014 by admin

The California Beer Festival, held in Aptos August 9-10, is nearly sold out. The 4th annual festival has expanded to two days— Saturday’s theme is “craft beer heaven” and Sunday it’s the “hamburger and hops music festival.” Also, it’s currently … Continue reading →

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Two weekend events: Assembly adds brunch service & Hop N’ Barley Fest expands

Posted on June 28, 2014 by admin

Assembly Serving Brunch Popular downtown restaurant Assembly is launching weekend brunch service beginning Saturday, June 28. The restaurant will open at 9am and, according to co-owner Zach Davis, “feature a menu of seasonally inspired bunch favorites including house baked pastries … Continue reading →

Posted in Beer, Benefits, Events, Restaurant News, Restaurants | Tagged Assembly, barbecue, BBQ, beer, brunch, family-friendly, Hop N’ Barley Fest, restaurants, Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz restaurants, Scotts Valley, Verve Coffee, Verve Coffee Roasters | Comments Off

Santa Cruz & Monterey food & wine events this weekend

Posted on June 6, 2014 by admin

There are many food and wine events occurring this weekend in Santa Cruz and Monterey. Below are details for three programs on Saturday and/or Sunday, June 7-8, 2014. Other events include: First Friday Santa Cruz — See firstfridaysantacruz.com for exhibits, … Continue reading →

Posted in Benefits, Events, Restaurants, Wine | Tagged Chaminade, events, First Friday Santa Cruz, Loma Prieta Winery, Monterey, restaurants, Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz restaurants, Strawberry Festival, Wine | Comments Off

Santa Cruz and Monterey County food & wine events this weekend

Posted on May 16, 2014 by admin

There are many food and wine events occurring this weekend in Santa Cruz and Monterey counties, from May 16-18, 2014. Here are a few highlights. Greek food fair in Santa Cruz May 16-18 The 8th annual Eat Like A Greek! … Continue reading →

Posted in Benefits, Cooking & Chefs, Events, Food & Food News, Wine | Tagged Cooking for Solutions, Eat Like A Greek!, farm, food and wine pairings, Homeless Garden Project, Monterey, Monterey Bay Aquarium, Organic, Santa Cruz, Staff of Life, Surf City Vintners, sustainable seafood, Wine | Comments Off

Local restaurants cook up soup benefiting Santa Cruz Homeless Services Center

Posted on April 20, 2014 by admin

Eat a variety of delicious soup from dozens of local restaurants and shops on Thursday April 24—the event benefits Santa Cruz’s Homeless Services Center. The 15th Annual Soupline Supper and Benefit Auction is at the Cocoanut Grove at the Santa … Continue reading →

Posted in Benefits, Cooking & Chefs, Events, Restaurants | Tagged Aquarius, benefit, Cafe Cruz, Chaminade, Charlie Hong Kong, chefs, Coconaut Grove, Crow's Nest, events, family-friendly, Gabriella Cafe, Homeless Services Center, Hula's, La Posta, Laili, Manuel's, restaurants, Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz restaurants, Sawasdee, Shadowbrook, Soif, Soupline, The Art Bar & Cafe at the Tannery, The Bagelry, The Buttery, The Walnut Ave Café, Zameen | Comments Off