Tag Archives: Santa Cruz restaurants

Food & drink highlights for St. Patrick’s Day in Santa Cruz includes special flavors at The Penny Ice Creamery

Posted on March 16, 2013 by admin

Lots of local restaurants are offering St. Patrick’s Day specials and The Penny Ice Creamery is offering limited edition flavors for the holiday. See my March 14 article for information on additional St. Patrick’s Day special dishes and highlights.   … Continue reading →

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St. Patrick’s Day Weekend in Santa Cruz & nearby plus Bonny Doon Vineyard’s move

Posted on March 14, 2013 by admin

Many local restaurants and bars are offering St. Patrick’s Day specials this weekend; I’ll post some today and more in the next couple days, and I want to also share the news about Bonny Doon Winery’s move. You may recall … Continue reading →

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Two restaurant events in Santa Cruz on Tuesday March 12

Posted on March 11, 2013 by admin

There are so many fun food- and restaurant-related events in Santa Cruz that it’s hard to keep up; here are two occurring on Tuesday, Mar. 12, 2013. Winemakers Dinner at Lago di Como Ristorante & Pizzeria Lago di Como Ristorante … Continue reading →

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Recap of recent Dishcrawl Santa Cruz evening at downtown restaurants

Posted on March 5, 2013 by admin

  Dishcrawl Santa Cruz has had two events this year, each of them a fun outing to four different restaurants. The debut event was in January (read my recap article) and the second event—held last week, on Feb. 26—was also … Continue reading →

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Eat organic ice cream at Mission Hill Creamery and benefit Santa Cruz schools

Posted on February 25, 2013 by admin

Visit Mission Hill Creamery’s Scoop Shop and Dessert Cafe—which serves tasty, organic ice cream and other treats—on Tuesday, Feb. 26 to benefit Santa Cruz schools. This “Scoops for Schools” event is a fundraising partnership between Mission Hill Creamery and the … Continue reading →

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Four-restaurant outing via Dishcrawl Santa Cruz Feb. 26: discount tix available

Posted on February 22, 2013 by admin

Last month’s Dishcrawl Santa Cruz debut in the downtown district was so much fun, organizers are returning to the same area for a second outing on Feb. 26. Dishcrawl ambassador Wes Katayama says he is excited to bring Dishcrawl back … Continue reading →

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

Posted on February 2, 2013 by admin

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

Posted on January 26, 2013 by admin

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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Explore four restaurants in one night via the Downtown Santa Cruz Dishcrawl

Posted on January 12, 2013 by admin

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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Santa Cruz restaurant Hula’s benefits Seymour Center on Mondays in January

Posted on January 7, 2013 by admin

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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