Tag Archives: Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz Homeless Garden Project events: Cigare Volant dinner/film, & kale festival

Posted on April 23, 2012 by admin

Santa Cruz’s Homeless Garden Project is hosting two events this week: “Dinner and a Movie” at Le Cigare Volant on Tuesday, and “Kalefest” on Sunday. Dinner and a Movie Dinner and a Movie, part of HGP’s Sustain dinner series, sounds … Continue reading →

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Santa Cruz’s Nut Kreations celebrates one-year anniversary with giveaway and contest

Posted on April 22, 2012 by admin

Santa Cruz’s Nut Kreations first opened on April 23, 2011, so the store is celebrating its one-year anniversary. Visit the downtown Santa Cruz store on April 23, 2012 from 4-6 p.m. for a free bag of special anniversary trail mix. … Continue reading →

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Santa Cruz restaurant Charlie Hong Kong partners with UC Santa Cruz Farm for Earth Day

Posted on April 18, 2012 by admin

For Earth Day 2012, Charlie Hong Kong is partnering with UC Santa Cruz’s farm for a unique and fun event. On Sunday, April 22, participants will meet at 3pm on the UCSC campus for a special tour of the Farm … Continue reading →

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Santa Cruz cafe Filling Station expands menu

Posted on April 14, 2012 by admin

Westside Santa Cruz cafe Filling Station, a café with outdoor seating, has expanded its menu and continues to offer its regular delicious selections including gourmet coffee and espresso drinks. Dave Stimpson and Amber Turpin, a sweet couple who are partners … Continue reading →

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Bonny Doon Vineyard: restaurant renamed Le Cigare Volant, offers new chef & expanded lunch menu

Posted on April 11, 2012 by admin

Bonny Doon Vineyard’s restaurant, formerly known as the Cellar Door, is now Le Cigare Volant and boasts a new Executive Chef, Ryan Shelton. Bonny Doon Vineyard has also expanded lunch service to its tasting room. The restaurant’s renaming officially took … Continue reading →

Posted in Cooking & Chefs, Food & Food News, Restaurants, Wine | Tagged biodynamic, biodynamic farming, Bonny Doon Vineyard, farm, Le Cigare Volant, Organic, restaurants, Santa Cruz, Wine | Comments Off

Restaurants for Easter in Santa Cruz and San Jose, Part 2

Posted on April 6, 2012 by admin

Dining out on Easter is a great way to celebrate with friends or family or both, and Santa Cruz and San Jose has many restaurants offering special menus this Sunday. See Part 1 for more restaurants, and see below for … Continue reading →

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Restaurants for Easter in Santa Cruz and San Jose, Part 1

Posted on April 5, 2012 by admin

The year has flown by, and it’s already Easter Week 2012 – if you haven’t made plans for dining out this Sunday, here are some restaurants in Santa Cruz and San Jose offering special menus. I’ll post more in the … Continue reading →

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First Friday: Art, Food, and Drinks in Santa Cruz

Posted on April 4, 2012 by admin

Friday, April 6 in Santa Cruz is the monthly “First Friday Art Tour” with lots of art, food, and drinks to feast on. This free art tour happens every month, rain or shine, at different venues including restaurants and galleries. … Continue reading →

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Postponed until April 29: Santa Cruz Homeless Garden Project kale festival

Posted on March 31, 2012 by admin

Due to strong winds, today’s Kalefest — hosted by Santa Cruz’s Homeless Garden Project — has been rescheduled to April 29. Read more about the festival in my preview article from yesterday. On Twitter? Follow me @santacruzfoodie

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Santa Cruz Homeless Garden Project hosts kid-friendly kale festival

Posted on March 30, 2012 by admin

Santa Cruz’s Homeless Garden Project is hosting “Kalefest” on Saturday March 31 at its Natural Bridges Farm, located at the intersection of Shaffer Road and Delaware in Westside Santa Cruz. At the 12-4pm Homeless Garden Project (HGP) festival, guests will … Continue reading →

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