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Fun food-related events Tuesday at Capitola’s Penny Ice Creamery and Shadowbrook

Celebrate Penny with free ice cream As I mentioned in my January restaurant news article, The Penny Ice Creamery is expanding once again!  It just opened a new Pleasure Point location at the former site of Verve Coffee’s roastery, between … Continue reading

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More Valentine’s Day restaurants in Santa Cruz area and San Jose

If you haven’t made your reservations for a special Valentine’s Day meal yet, I suggest you call immediately—and here are some more Santa Cruz area and San Jose restaurants to consider. Yesterday I posted an article on menus for Valentine’s … Continue reading

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Celebrate Valentine’s Day at your favorite Santa Cruz or San Jose restaurant

Valentine’s Day is the perfect time to enjoy a romantic meal at one of your favorite restaurants, whether it’s in Santa Cruz, San Jose, or another nearby area. See below for details for Valentine’s Day 2013 on Thurs. Feb. 14, … Continue reading

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The Super Bowl in Santa Cruz: food and drink specials and recommendations

This Sunday, several Santa Cruz area restaurants and bars are offering food and drink specials during the Super Bowl — here is a round-up. Super Bowl kickoff is at 3:25 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2013. Bittersweet Bistro The bar … Continue reading

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Recap of delicious Santa Cruz restaurant Dishcrawl debut: next one is Feb. 26

I had the great fortune to attend Dishcrawl’s debut in Santa Cruz last week (read preview article). I really loved it, and can’t wait to attend more in the near future – whether it’s the next one in downtown Santa … Continue reading

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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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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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