Monthly Archives: January 2014

Special Santa Cruz film, food & wine event includes Assembly, Vinocruz, and The Del Mar

Posted on January 30, 2014 by admin

There is a fabulous collaborative event in the Santa Cruz community next week; tickets are selling fast for this “Spinning Plates” evening of film, food, and wine. As you may recall from my article earlier this month, the team behind … Continue reading →

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Solaire at Hotel Paradox offers Santa Cruz Warriors special promotions

Posted on January 29, 2014 by admin

If you’re a Santa Cruz Warriors fan, you can enjoy a great promotion at the restaurant Solaire—it even includes a free ride to the game! Solaire Restaurant and Bar is located at Santa Cruz’s Hotel Paradox. Here’s the deal: for … Continue reading →

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Hospice benefit Tuesday at Aptos restaurant Bittersweet Bistro

Posted on January 27, 2014 by admin

Aptos restaurant Bittersweet Bistro is holding a benefit “Dining For Hospice” Tuesday, January 28 for local non-profit organization Hospice of Santa Cruz County, to support programs not covered by Medicare or private insurance such as grief support. Please let your … Continue reading →

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2014 Santa Cruz Chocolate Festival: final news on specific tastes for Sunday

Posted on January 17, 2014 by admin

Come to the Santa Cruz Chocolate Festival on Sunday, January 19 (1-4pm, Cocoanut Grove) and taste samples from more than 25 vendors. The UCSC Women’s Club sponsors this tasty benefit for re-entry student scholarships. Missed the last couple days of … Continue reading →

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Santa Cruz Chocolate Festival 2014: Here’s what you get to taste!

Posted on January 16, 2014 by admin

The 2014 Santa Cruz Chocolate Festival is Sunday (1-4pm, Cocoanut Grove) with more than 25 vendors. Benefiting re-entry student scholarships via the UC Santa Cruz Women’s Club, the chocolate festival is a popular event you don’t want to miss! Read … Continue reading →

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Santa Cruz Chocolate Festival with wine, food, and more benefits UCSC scholarships

Posted on January 16, 2014 by admin

The 7th annual Santa Cruz Chocolate Festival on Sunday, Jan. 19, 2014 benefits UCSC scholarships, and I have lots of delicious food and wine highlights to share. The event is from 1 – 4 p.m. at the Cocoanut Grove by … Continue reading →

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Mushroom cooking demos & activities for kids at Santa Cruz Fungus Fair

Posted on January 11, 2014 by admin

Mushroom fan alert: the 40th Annual Santa Cruz Fungus Fair is this weekend — you can watch cooking demos, buy mushroom-related food, see lots of unusual mushrooms, and more. The event is at Louden Nelson Community Center in downtown Santa … Continue reading →

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Upcoming Santa Cruz restaurant Assembly hires veteran San Francisco chef

Posted on January 9, 2014 by admin

The team behind Santa Cruz’s The Penny Ice Creamery and The Picnic Basket are opening their first full-service restaurant – Assembly – in a few weeks. They just hired Carlo Espinas as Executive Chef, and this is great news for … Continue reading →

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Santa Cruz restaurant Kianti’s 10th anniversary party with specials and prizes

Posted on January 2, 2014 by admin

Santa Cruz restaurant Kianti’s is celebrating its 10th anniversary on Fri. January 3, 2014 with fun activities and great specials on pizza and more. Kianti’s has been offering excellent pizza and pasta, including affordable and delicious kids’ selections, since it … Continue reading →

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