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12 Days of Christmas Giveaway Day Five: Cheese Shop 831 in Capitola

Posted on December 18, 2021 by admin

The prize from Capitola’s artisanal cheese store Cheese Shop 831 is a wonderful gift basket curated by owner Jillian Pirolo. Read below for how to win this fun “12 Days of Christmas Giveaway” item. Pirolo opened Cheese Shop 831 in November 2020. She worked as a cheesemonger about … Continue reading →

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12 Days of Christmas Giveaway Day Four: Jack O’Neill Restaurant

Posted on December 16, 2021 by admin

Jack O’Neill Restaurant & Lounge at Dream Inn Santa Cruz is today’s partner for the “12 Days of Christmas Giveaway” with a $50 gift card prize. Keep reading for how to enter. Gus Trejo, who currently serves as executive chef … Continue reading →

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12 Days of Christmas Giveaway Day Three: Shadowbrook Restaurant

Posted on December 15, 2021 by admin

Capitola restaurant Shadowbrook has graciously donated a $75 gift card for Day 3 of my “12 Days of Christmas Giveaway.” Keep reading for how to enter. Serving local and tourist fans since 1947, Shadowbrook is an icon. Some of the … Continue reading →

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12 Days of Christmas Giveaway Day Two: Staff of Life in Santa Cruz and Watsonville

Posted on December 14, 2021 by admin

Staff of Life Natural Foods is the next participant in Santa Cruz Foodie’s “12 Days of Christmas Giveaway.” You can win a fantastic prize. Keep reading for how to enter. A beloved member of the community since 1969, Staff of … Continue reading →

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12 Days of Christmas Giveaway Day One: Pono Hawaiian Kitchen & Tap in Santa Cruz

Posted on December 13, 2021 by admin

Pono Hawaiian Kitchen & Tap on Capitola Road consistently serves happy customers with its Aloha spirit, so I thought it fitting for them to be the first participant in Santa Cruz Foodie’s “12 Days of Christmas Giveaways” with prizes from … Continue reading →

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Christmas offerings, cheese event from Whole Foods Market in Santa Cruz & Capitola

Posted on December 10, 2021 by admin

Christmas is around the corner, and Whole Foods Market in Capitola (1710 41st Ave.) and Santa Cruz (911 Soquel Ave have lots of special offerings to choose from. In addition, the annual “12 Days, 12 Cheeses” promotion with a 30 … Continue reading →

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Christmas and Hanukkah goodies at Whole Foods Market in Santa Cruz & Capitola

Posted on December 11, 2019 by admin

Christmas and Hanukkah are coming soon—in case you need some inspiration, I looked to Whole Foods Market for a few tips. Whole Foods Market locations in Capitola (1710 41st Ave.) and Santa Cruz (911 Soquel Ave.) always have lots of … Continue reading →

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Christmas 2016 at Whole Foods Market on the Central Coast

Posted on December 14, 2016 by admin

Whether you need to shop for a holiday feast or check some folks off your gift list, Whole Foods Market locations in Capitola, Santa Cruz and Monterey have lots to choose from—including the always-dependable gift card idea (ones for the … Continue reading →

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12 Days of Christmas Giveaway Day 2: Win Peet’s Coffee holiday blend

Posted on December 15, 2015 by admin

It’s Day Two of Santa Cruz Restaurant Examiner/Santa Cruz Foodie’s “12 Days of Christmas Giveaway.” See end of article for how to win great coffee from Peet’s. And if you haven’t finished (or started) your holiday shopping, here are some … Continue reading →

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More Bay Area restaurants for Christmas: Carmel, Monterey, Santa Cruz

Posted on December 22, 2014 by admin

Here are a few more choices for dining out in the Bay Area on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day 2014. If you missed my earlier Christmas article, here are some restaurant highlights for San Francisco and Oakland. Monterey, Carmel, Pacific … Continue reading →

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