Tag Archives: Santa Cruz

Kelly’s Bakery ice cream window re-opens with free ice cream Friday

Posted on April 8, 2011 by admin

The ice cream window operated by Kelly’s French Bakery, first opened in June 2010 but closed for the fall/winter seasons, is re-opening today with free ice cream! To get free ice cream on Friday, April 8, 2011, you need to … Continue reading →

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Meet chefs and taste free samples at Aptos Farm to Table Tour

Posted on April 7, 2011 by admin

You can meet chefs and taste free, delicious samples at the Farm to Table Tour on Saturday April 9, 2011 from 8am-noon at the Aptos Farmers Market at Cabrillo College. Plus if you go to three of the demos, you … Continue reading →

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Santa Cruz restaurant closure: Gigi’s Bakery & Cafe

Posted on April 6, 2011 by admin

Santa Cruz restaurant Gigi’s Bakery & Café has closed its doors. The café was located in the Gateway Shopping Plaza on River Street that houses Chinese restaurant Shun Feng and popular store Cost Plus, among other businesses. It served customers … Continue reading →

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Pizza My Heart benefit for Bryan Stow, SF Giants fan and beating victim

Posted on April 4, 2011 by admin

There will be a fundraiser for Bryan Stow at all Pizza My Heart restaurants on Tuesday April 5th from 4pm to 9pm. Go to any Pizza My Heart and mention Bryan Stow, and 30% of your purchase goes to the … Continue reading →

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Restaurant Profile: The delightful Main Street Garden & Cafe in Soquel

Posted on April 2, 2011 by admin

Main Street Garden & Café is located in Soquel and serves top-notch food created by talented chef Brad Briske, who joined the restaurant in June 2010. The restaurant offers an innovative, rotating menu (see current menu) and a dining experience … Continue reading →

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Eat cookies guilt-free: Bake Sale Benefit for Japan at Lulu’s in Santa Cruz

Posted on April 1, 2011 by admin

On Saturday, April 2, there is a Bake Sale for the recent earthquake and tsunami in Japan – with cookies and more – at Santa Cruz café Lulu’s at the Octagon. The bake sale begins at 10am and lasts until 2pm. … Continue reading →

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Green Chile Chicken Cactus Crepes & more at Soquel restaurant Tortilla Flats this weekend

Posted on March 25, 2011 by admin

From Thursday, March 24 through Sunday, March 27 Soquel restaurant Tortilla Flats features a special Cactus menu with dishes including delightful crepes with green chile, chicken and nopalitos. I dined at the restaurant last night; if you go this weekend, … Continue reading →

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Two food events for Persian New Year with Santa Cruz restaurant India Joze

Posted on March 16, 2011 by admin

Through Santa Cruz restaurant India Joze and organic market New Leaf, you can enjoy two fun food celebrations associated with Nowruz, or the Persian New Year. There is a class at New Leaf on March 17, and a dinner at … Continue reading →

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St. Patrick’s Day sale and Japan earthquake/tsunami benefit at Santa Cruz’s Café Iveta

Posted on March 15, 2011 by admin

Santa Cruz’s Café Iveta has announced a St. Patrick’s Day sale on many of its products – plus a free beverage offer — and is donating a portion of proceeds to the American Red Cross in the wake of Japan’s … Continue reading →

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Writing Workshop for Foodies in the Santa Cruz area

Posted on March 10, 2011 by admin

If you love writing and you love food, you’re in for a treat with an upcoming Santa Cruz area workshop led by Laura Davis. Acclaimed local writer Davis offers 14 participants the chance to explore food and writing on Saturday, … Continue reading →

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