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Celebrate Independence Day 2013 with a poolside barbecue at Santa Cruz’s Solaire

Celebrate Independence Day 2013 at Santa Cruz’s Hotel Paradox, which boasts the fabulous Solaire Restaurant and Bar.   Solaire is hosting an all-American barbecue from 11 a.m. – 10 p.m. on Thursday, July 4th. It’s $25 for a “day pool … Continue reading

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Santa Cruz June 2013 restaurant news includes two closings and one opening

Here are some highlights of recent restaurant news for Santa Cruz and nearby neighborhoods, which includes an opening, a couple closings and one change. Recently Opened In late May, the restaurant Booka opened up in the former location of Ristorante … Continue reading

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Santa Cruz outdoor movie series: Mission Hill Creamery ice cream & more

A free movie with good snacks, including delicious Mission Hill Creamery ice cream? Sounds like a winning summer combination! Those of us that live in Santa Cruz are lucky to have unique and fun activities to partake in, including lots … Continue reading

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Win free dinner at Santa Cruz restaurant Oswald & learn about Wed discount dinners

  Downtown Santa Cruz restaurant Oswald has graciously agreed to give away a gift certificate for free Wednesday dinner for two to one of my Examiner.com or SantaCruzFoodie.com readers. See end of article for how to enter, and keep reading … Continue reading

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Last-minute Father’s Day restaurants in Santa Cruz and Los Gatos

Father’s Day is Sunday – some restaurants in the Santa Cruz and Los Gatos areas are fully booked, especially since it’s also graduation weekend at UCSC – but others are still available. Below are a few that offer reservations via … Continue reading

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2013 Vintners’ Festival in Santa Cruz plus Street Faire with food and wine

  The 24th annual Santa Cruz Mountains Vintners’ Festival, “Roots that Rock,” finishes up this weekend in Santa Cruz County with barrel tastings, new wine releases, and a downtown Santa Cruz Street Faire June 9 with local artisan foods from … Continue reading

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Chipotle Mexican Grill offers new tofu filling and free San Francisco festival

  Chipotle Mexican Grill has a couple pieces of news: it recently added sofritas, a tofu filling, as a choice for its burritos, tacos and salads in its Northern California locations, and it’s hosting a San Francisco festival this weekend. … Continue reading

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Two Shakespeare Santa Cruz events including Woodstock’s Pizza benefit

On Tuesday June 4, 2013, there are two events related to UCSC’s Shakespeare Santa Cruz (SSC), and one is a win-win for local pizza fans. Pizza Benefit at Woodstock’s Woodstock’s Pizza is donating a percentage of its dinner sales (good … Continue reading

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New restaurant option for Santa Cruz Thai food fans: Sawasdee by the Sea

It is with great jubilation that I share this news: the owners of Soquel’s Sawasdee Thai Cuisine recently opened a second restaurant! It’s called Sawasdee by the Sea and you can find it between the Boardwalk and the Wharf, in … Continue reading

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

Eat a variety of delicious soup from more than 30 local restaurants on Thursday April 25, and you will benefit Santa Cruz’s Homeless Services Center. The 14th Annual Soupline Supper and Benefit Auction is at the Cocoanut Grove at the … Continue reading

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