Monthly Archives: January 2013

Grand opening party for Santa Cruz restaurant Lago di Como with free appetizers

The new Santa Cruz restaurant Lago di Como Ristorante & Pizzeria is having its grand opening celebration Monday, and this event includes delicious complimentary appetizers. Owners Mary Ellen and Giovanni Spanu invite you to attend the party on Monday, January … Continue reading

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Santa Cruz January 2013 restaurant news includes new Penny Ice Creamery

Recent restaurant news for Santa Cruz and nearby neighborhoods features a closing, several changes, and openings including a couple new locations for already-existing restaurants (Burger in Aptos, Penny Ice Creamery in Pleasure Point). Recently Opened Burger in Aptos The restaurant … Continue reading

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The 6th Annual Santa Cruz Chocolate Festival benefits UCSC scholarships

This weekend is a sweet time of year: the 6th annual Santa Cruz Chocolate Festival is on Sunday January 20 and it benefits student scholarships. The event is from 1 – 4 p.m. at the Cocoanut Grove by the Santa … Continue reading

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Explore four restaurants in one night via the Downtown Santa Cruz Dishcrawl

San Jose has been having Dishcrawls for a while now, and finally Santa Cruz is getting its very own! The first one is Wednesday, January 23 beginning at 7 p.m. It costs $45; buy tickets online. See end of article … Continue reading

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Celebrate National Soup Month at Haute Enchilada in Moss Landing

One way to celebrate National Soup Month in 2013, which is January: visit Haute Enchilada Café & Galerias in Moss Landing. You’re invited to visit Haute Enchilada and order its soup trio sampler of Chicken Tortilla, Roasted Chili Poblano Bisque, … Continue reading

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Santa Cruz restaurant Hula’s benefits Seymour Center on Mondays in January

Go out for dinner or drinks at the downtown Santa Cruz restaurant Hula’s on Monday nights in January, and part of your meal will benefit the Seymour Marine Discovery Center at Long Marine Lab (part of UCSC’s Institute of Marine … Continue reading

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