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Scotts Valley Hop N’ Barley Fest with food, beer, and kids’ activities

Posted on June 26, 2012 by admin

On June 30, Sky Park in Scotts Valley hosts the 3nd annual Hop N’ Barley festival with many selections plus food — think lots of barbecue! — and kids’ activities. Hop N’ Barley festival organizers proudly state that this event … Continue reading →

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Special 12-day dining event at many San Jose restaurants starts today

Posted on June 21, 2012 by admin

From June 20-July 1, many San Jose restaurants are participating in “Dine Downtown San Jose.” Diners can choose from three-course prix-fixe meals that range from $20-70 (plus tax and tip). For example, choose the $20 menu at Myth and enjoy … Continue reading →

Posted in Events, Restaurants | Tagged events, Gordon Biersch, Morton's The Steakhouse, prix-fixe, prix-fixe menus, restaurants, San Jose | Comments Off

Santa Cruz restaurant Gabriella Café hosts literary salon series

Posted on June 4, 2012 by admin

Downtown Santa Cruz restaurant Gabriella Cafe hosts a monthly literary salon series, and the next event is on Tuesday, June 5 with author and UC Santa Cruz Russian history professor Peter Kenez the featured reader. Kenez is a Hungary native … Continue reading →

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Food and Wine Classic at Montalvo Arts Center in Saratoga: nearly sold out

Posted on May 30, 2012 by admin

Montalvo Arts Center hosts the ninth annual Food and Wine Classic Sunday with 21 chefs from prestigious Bay Area restaurants and 22 wineries. Held from 5:30-8:30 p.m. on June 3, the gourmet event benefits Montalvo’s arts and education outreach programs. … Continue reading →

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Sous chef from restaurant Manresa joins organic Happy Girl Kitchen dinner in Pacific Grove: menu enclosed

Posted on May 12, 2012 by admin

Organic Happy Girl Kitchen hosts a pop-up dinner series to develop community, benefit non-profit organizations, and spotlight Central Coast farms, and this month’s event – on May 15 – features sous chef Jacob Pilarski from world-renowned Los Gatos restaurant Manresa. … Continue reading →

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14 last-minute restaurants for Mother’s Day in the Santa Cruz area

Posted on May 11, 2012 by admin

Mother’s Day is this Sunday – some restaurants in the Santa Cruz area, including Cocoanut Grove which has a special brunch buffet, are fully booked – but others are still available. Here are a few. BRUNCH As of 5pm on … Continue reading →

Posted in Events, Restaurants | Tagged events, Hoffman's, Johnny's Harborside, Mother's Day, reservations, Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz restaurants, Soquel | Comments Off

Scotts Valley restaurant Bruno’s BBQ joins Skov Winery to benefit animals in need

Posted on May 4, 2012 by admin

Scotts Valley restaurant Bruno’s BBQ is joining Skov Winery to benefit the Santa Cruz Animal Shelter and San Jose’s Unconditional Love Animal Rescue. The Third Annual Days of Wine and Wet Noses is on Saturday, May 5 from noon-4 p.m. … Continue reading →

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Surf City Vintners: 3rd Annual Dare to Pair food & wine challenge in Santa Cruz

Posted on April 27, 2012 by admin

Surf City Vintners is hosting the 3rd Annual “Dare to Pair” food & wine challenge on Sunday, April 29, 2012 in Santa Cruz. Cabrillo College is joining with Surf City Vintners to hold the event, as the competition is a … Continue reading →

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Local restaurants join forces for Soupline to benefit Santa Cruz Homeless Services Center

Posted on April 25, 2012 by admin

On Thursday, April 26, you can eat lots of great soup from local restaurants and benefit the Homeless Services Center (HSC) in Santa Cruz. The 13th Annual Soupline Supper and Benefit Auction is at the Cocoanut Grove at the Santa … Continue reading →

Posted in Benefits, Events, Restaurants | Tagged benefit, Crow's Nest, events, Gayle's, Homeless Services Center, India Joze, La Posta, Laili, Manuel's, restaurants, Santa Cruz, Soif, The Buttery, Zoccoli's | Comments Off

Organic Happy Girl Kitchen Co. housewarming party and sale at SF Ferry Building

Posted on April 19, 2012 by admin

Organic Happy Girl Kitchen Co. has a new spot in the popular San Francisco Ferry Building (an absolute mecca for foodies), and it’s celebrating with a big shindig Friday April 20. Its new location is closer to the center of … Continue reading →

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