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Fun food-related events Tuesday at Capitola’s Penny Ice Creamery and Shadowbrook
Celebrate Penny with free ice cream As I mentioned in my January restaurant news article, The Penny Ice Creamery is expanding once again! It just opened a new Pleasure Point location at the former site of Verve Coffee’s roastery, between … Continue reading
Grand opening party for Santa Cruz restaurant Lago di Como with free appetizers
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
Santa Cruz restaurant Charlie Hong Kong launches BYOB rewards program with free food
Always a pioneer when it comes to creating eco-conscious business practices, Santa Cruz restaurant Charlie Hong Konghas launched a program to reward to-go customers who bring their own bags. Carolyn Rudolph, who co-owns CHK with her husband, created “Develop the … Continue reading
Restaurants and wineries come together for free Capitola Art & Wine Festival
The 2012 Capitola Art and Wine Festival, offering a variety of food from many restaurants plus wine, beer, and art, takes place on Saturday September 8 and Sunday September 9 from 10am-6pm. The event, held at The Esplanade in Capitola … Continue reading
Soquel cooking school Let’s Cook! hosts celebration party including chef demos & wine tasting
Soquel cooking school Let’s Cook! is celebrating being open for 7 months with a party on Saturday, August 11th. The party will include chef demos, food, beer and wine tastings, and a raffle. The free event is from 2-4p.m. Guests … Continue reading
Sand City’s The Independent Marketplace with organic produce, local meat and jam, food trucks, and more
There is a new monthly foodie event in Sand City — near Monterey — called The Independent Marketplace with organic produce and many independent food vendors plus drinks, music, and more. The July date is Thursday, July 5. The first … Continue reading
Santa Cruz’s Nut Kreations celebrates one-year anniversary with giveaway and contest
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
Organic Happy Girl Kitchen Co. housewarming party and sale at SF Ferry Building
Organic Happy Girl Kitchen Co. has a new spot in the popular San Francisco Ferry Building (an absolute mecca for foodies), and it’s celebrating with a big shindig Friday April 20. Its new location is closer to the center of … Continue reading
First Friday: Art, Food, and Drinks in Santa Cruz
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