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Ben Lomond’s Casa Nostra offers monthly wine dinner

Italian restaurant Casa Nostra in Ben Lomond is hosting a wine dinner on Tuesday, July 28, from 6-9 p.m. See end of article for menu. This is part of the restaurant’s wine dinner series. Events are held the last Tuesday … Continue reading

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Artisan Food Market: Farmer Freed culinary salts, oysters, & other local treats

Farmer Freed culinary salts and Belle Farms olive oil to enhance your cooking, Mortal Dumpling dim sum and comfort food from Kickin Chicken to provide a delicious easy dinner: these are just a few examples of what will be available … Continue reading

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Restaurants for Easter in Santa Cruz, Monterey, Carmel

Dining out on Easter is a great way to celebrate with friends or family or both, and Santa Cruz and the Monterey/Carmel areas have many restaurants offering special menus this Sunday. Also see: Passover & Easter food in Capitola SF/East … Continue reading

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San Francisco restaurant A16: female guest chefs & wine experts for International Women’s Day

A16 is hosting its 10th annual Festa della Donna celebration on Sunday, March 8, 2015. The dinner will feature southern Italian fare from prestigious Italian chefs Laura Brunelli and Rosetta and Maria Costantino. Make reservations at 415-771-2216 or a16sf.com. Note … Continue reading

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Santa Cruz area restaurant news highlights through February 2015

Some of this is more recent restaurant news for the Santa Cruz area, and some is much older. I recently discovered that quite a few people I know weren’t aware of certain closings, so I am distributing information that might … Continue reading

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Valentine’s Day & February events at Chaminade Resort & Spa in Santa Cruz

Chaminade is a sweet spot to spend time with your sweetheart, with gorgeous views plus killer food and some of the most attentive and gracious staff around. And if you’ve only thought of the overnight accommodations for out of town … Continue reading

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Santa Cruz chocolate festival with restaurants and vendors benefits UCSC scholarships

The 8th annual Santa Cruz Chocolate Festival on Sunday January 18, with lots of food and wine, benefits UCSC scholarships. The event is from 1 – 4 p.m. at the Cocoanut Grove by the Santa Cruz Boardwalk. The Santa Cruz … Continue reading

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New Year’s Eve 2014-15: celebrating at SF and Oakland restaurants

It’s almost New Year’s Eve 2014-2015! If you’re planning to dine in San Francisco or Oakland for the occasion, here are a few restaurants to consider. San Francisco A16 Details: A16 is ringing in 2015 with a festive New Year’s … Continue reading

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

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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Christmas 2014 highlights for San Francisco and Oakland restaurants

It’s almost Christmas 2014! If you’re planning to dine in San Francisco or Oakland for the occasion, here are a few restaurants to consider including ones that feature additional holiday events like special teas and brunches. A16 in San Francisco … Continue reading

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