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Santa Cruz and San Jose restaurants open on New Year’s Eve 2012, Part 2 of 2

Posted on December 28, 2012 by admin

Yesterday I published details on many Santa Cruz area restaurants— plus a couple in San Jose — offering dinner on New Year’s Eve 2012. Here are a few more. Santa Cruz Area Hula’s Island Grill and Tiki Room Hula’s is … Continue reading →

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Santa Cruz and San Jose restaurants open on New Year’s Eve, Part 1 of 2

Posted on December 27, 2012 by admin

It’s the countdown to 2013 and the countdown to New Year’s Eve; do you have your restaurant reservations yet for Santa Cruz or San Jose? Here are details and menu highlights for a variety of venues; I’ll publish a few … Continue reading →

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Breaking Santa Cruz restaurant news: Le Cigare Volant closing…plus couple openings

Posted on December 14, 2012 by admin

It was announced this morning that Le Cigare Volant, the restaurant at Bonny Doon Vineyard’s  Westside tasting room, is closing on Dec. 31. Other Santa Cruz restaurant news includes two recent restaurant openings, Bantam and Lago di Como Ristorante & … Continue reading →

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Santa Cruz restaurant news including Pizzeria Avanti and Tramonti openings

Posted on October 26, 2012 by admin

Santa Cruz’s recent restaurant news includes three new restaurants (with two Italian spots, Pizzeria Avanti and Tramonti) and a couple closings. I can’t wait to try the new places! Recently Opened Pizzeria Avanti As I reported in my summertime article, … Continue reading →

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Let’s all scream for organic ice cream at Mission Hill Creamery’s party

Posted on October 3, 2012 by admin

Mission Hill Creamery—with tasty, organic ice cream—opened its Pacific Avenue shop two weeks ago; now the date of its celebration party has been announced. Join the fun on Friday, Oct. 5 at Mission Hill Creamery’s Scoop Shop and Dessert Cafe. … Continue reading →

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Santa Cruz Restaurant Week Oct. 3-10 offers $25 3-course dinners

Posted on October 2, 2012 by admin

The fourth annual Santa Cruz Restaurant Week is Oct. 3-10, 2012, and more than 30 local restaurants – from Davenport to Watsonville – are offering three-course gourmet dinners for only $25. Special menus typically include three options for each course: … Continue reading →

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Santa Cruz restaurant news: Filling Station closed, Akira open daily, and more

Posted on August 31, 2012 by admin

Here is some news about selected restaurants in the Santa Cruz area that recently closed, opened, or had significant changes. Now Closed: Filling Station Westside Santa Cruz’s Filling Station has closed. Dave Stimpson and Amber Turpin, a very sweet and … Continue reading →

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Santa Cruz restaurant news: Nuevo closed, new Avanti open, and other changes in town

Posted on July 30, 2012 by admin

Here is some news about selected restaurants in the Santa Cruz area that recently opened, closed, or had significant changes. Now Closed: Nuevo Southwest Grill The well-loved upscale Mexican restaurant, located on Eastcliff near 15th, closed about three weeks ago. … Continue reading →

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Santa Cruz restaurant and food news

Posted on May 25, 2012 by admin

There is always a lot going on in Santa Cruz in terms of restaurant and food news. Here are a couple recent highlights: Sabieng Thai Restaurant Re-Opens The much-loved Sabieng in Westside Santa Cruz re-opened for business today, Thursday May … Continue reading →

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Santa Cruz Restaurant Openings and Closings including Café Gratitude opening

Posted on September 20, 2011 by admin

  In Santa Cruz restaurant news, there have been a number of recent openings and closings, including the opening of vegan restaurant Cafe Gratitude. Here are a couple highlights: Closings: Asana Teahouse and Coldwater Grill (formerly Hawg’s) are no longer … Continue reading →

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