Tag Archives: Santa Cruz

12 Days of Christmas Giveaway Day 8: New Leaf Community Markets gift basket

It’s Day Eight of Santa Cruz Restaurant Examiner/Santa Cruz Foodie’s “12 Days of Christmas Giveaway.” See end of article for how to win a sweet and savory holiday gift basket from New Leaf Community Markets. New Leaf Community Markets has … Continue reading

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12 Days of Christmas Giveaway Day 5: Farmer Freed culinary salts from Santa Cruz

It’s Day Five of Santa Cruz Restaurant Examiner/Santa Cruz Foodie’s “12 Days of Christmas Giveaway.” See end of article for how to win a Farmer Freed culinary salt three-jar set. Special note: it’s been brought to my attention that after … Continue reading

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12 Days of Christmas Giveaway Day 1: Pure Heart chocolate from Santa Cruz

Becky Potter started Pure Heart Chocolate in 2015 in Santa Cruz, and she is the first participant in the Santa Cruz Restaurant Examiner/Santa Cruz Foodie’s “12 Days of Christmas Giveaway.” That’s right: today is Day One of TWELVE DAYS of … Continue reading

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Santa Claus visits breakfast buffet at Chaminade Resort & Spa in Santa Cruz

During the next two weekends, Chaminade Resort & Spa in Santa Cruz is a great place to visit with your family for “Breakfast with Santa.” These events are Saturday, Dec. 5 and Saturday, Dec. 12 from 9 to 11 a.m. … Continue reading

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Thanksgiving selections at Whole Foods Market in Capitola and Santa Cruz

As usual, the Santa Cruz and Capitola branches of Whole Foods Market have stocked up on lots of delicious Thanksgiving options. You can place your Thanksgiving orders in person or online — but remember the deadline for both is Tuesday, … Continue reading

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Pre-order Thanksgiving food in Santa Cruz county and Los Gatos

Thanksgiving is rapidly approaching, and there are many stores, bakeries and caterers that can help you with prepared food options. These include New Leaf Community Market; see comprehensive article on their offerings  or visit store web site. ManresaBread is offering … Continue reading

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New Leaf Community Markets: Thanksgiving offerings & holiday-themed classes

Organic, Santa Cruz-based New Leaf Community Markets is offering lots of options for Thanksgiving Dinner. The store will be open until 2pm on Thanksgiving Day itself (Nov. 26) for any last- minute holiday needs. Also, they’ve added online ordering; you … Continue reading

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Free cookies at Pacific Cookie Company in Santa Cruz for 35th anniversary

Santa Cruz’s Pacific Cookie Company is celebrating its 35th anniversary this month, and the store is offering customers free cookies plus the chance to win a dozen cookies per month for a whole year. Through Wednesday, Oct. 28, if you … Continue reading

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Food truck/family film event & Jamaican restaurant opening in Scotts Valley & Santa Cruz

Here are details on a couple restaurant events occurring Friday, Oct. 23: a Scotts Valley food-truck-and-film event and a Jamaican restaurant opening in Santa Cruz. Dinner and Movie in the Park After a very successful debut event in September with … Continue reading

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New Leaf offers birthday discounts & party plus employees get raises

New Leaf Community Markets is celebrating its 30th birthday with lots of discounts through Sunday, Oct. 25, at its stores in Santa Cruz, Capitola, Half Moon Bay and Pleasanton. Also, the Westside store will hold a community block party on … Continue reading

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